Norco Torrent 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Norco
Model Torrent
First production 1996
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Norco Torrent Parts   
Available Sizes - 15 (inches) / 38.1 (cm)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches) / 43.18 (cm)
- 17 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches) / 46.99 (cm)
- 18.5 (inches)
- 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches) / 55.88 (cm)
- 22 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Panaracer Smoke Lite Comp
Front: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Panaracer Dart Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid SD-2.0 Levers
Tektro 872 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Metal CR17A
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Double Butted
DT Competition Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsRitchey WCS Prestige
Frame typeTIG-welded Steel
Handlebar constructionBontrager Titec 150g
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAxiom 6061
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset AL-2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG70
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 20/32/42 Teeth
White Industries
Gear shift leversGrip Shift ESP 900
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Norco Torrent Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull
Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Grip Shift ESP 900
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeAnswer Manitou Mach 5 SX

Other Specs of Norco Torrent

Component group setsGrip Shift and Shimano Deore XT
Available colors - Satin
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsVictor VP-102
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
Ritchey Vector WCS
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Titec AL-235


Norco Torrent bike review

Norco produced the Torrent bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,149.00.
Torrent bike is available in many sizes such as 15 (inches), 17 (inches), 18.5 (inches), 20 (inches) and 22 (inches).
Norco Mountain bike Torrent can be found in one single color which is Satin.
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 2.00" Panaracer Dart kevlar tires and DT Competition stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Metal CR17A, 32-hole. Norco equiped this exact model with Tektro 872 brakes, Avid SD-2.0 levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Norco used Ritchey WCS Prestige material for the frame. Bontrager Titec 150g high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Torrent to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Axiom 6061.
For the smoothest biking experience White Industries, 20/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG70 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Norco, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift ESP 900 gear shift levers.