Norco DEFENDER 2004 VS Marin ALCHEMIST 4.8 2009 specs comparison
Norco Defender
General Infos| Model | Defender |
| Manufacturer | Norco |
| Year of production | 2004 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Gray |
| Sizes |
- 15.5 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 15.5 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Innova On and off Road |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Levers Aluminum Linear-pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Rear: Formula Nutted Front: Formula Aluminum |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Strong E |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Chung Nan UCP |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Hi-tensile Steel |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | 1 (inches) Rise Steel |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Quill Steel |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Victor VP-MH-501 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Chin Haur CH-32 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth SR Suntour XCC-150PB |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano EF-29 EZ-Fire |
| Rear gear set | 14 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Norco Defender Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano C050 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano TX-50 |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | SR Suntour M-5000 |
Other Specs of Norco Defender
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Victor VP-872N |
| Rear shock absorber | Dynamount DV-6 |
| Saddle seat | Velo VL-2016 |
| Seat post extension | 28.6 (millimeters) Diameter Steel |
Marin Alchemist 4.8
General Infos| Model | Alchemist 4.8 |
| Manufacturer | Marin |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Dark Gray Anodized |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB Prowler MX |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes Stroker Carbon Hydraulic Levers Hayes Stroker Carbon With V6 Rotor Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic CrossRide Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic CrossRide Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 6066 Hydroformed Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Double Butted 6061 Alloy OS Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | FSA OS-150LX |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) FSA Orbit Z |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG73 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano Hollowtech II |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano SLX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano SLX RapidFire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Marin Alchemist 4.8 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano SLX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XT Shadow |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel RockShox SID |
Other Specs of Marin Alchemist 4.8
| Component group sets | Shimano SLX |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M520 |
| Rear shock absorber | 100 (millimeters) Travel Fox Float RP2 |
| Saddle seat | WTB Silverado Race SL |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Comp Alloy Micro Adjust |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Norco provided us with the latest version of its Defender bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Norco Defender Mountain bike here
- Get your Marin Alchemist 4.8 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Marin Alchemist 4.8 Mountain bike here