Norco EMPIRE 2010 VS Balance FS-550 1997 specs comparison
Norco Empire
General Infos| Model | Empire |
| Manufacturer | Norco |
| Year of production | 2010 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Grey with green |
| Sizes |
- Small - medium |
| Sizes |
- Small - medium |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.40 (inches) Maxxis Ardent |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid Juicy 3 Levers Avid Juicy 3 Hydraulic With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Norco Sealed Bearing 135 X 12 (millimeters) Front: Norco 20 (millimeters) |
| Rims manufacturer | Sun Equalizer 29 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Hydraformed Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Norco Alloy |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | TruVativ Hussefelt |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless TH 872 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC Z9000 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | FSA Mega EXO |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 36 Teeth FSA Moto X |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM X.5 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 9-speed |
Norco Empire Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Chain Retention Device Black Spire NSX Single Guide |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.7 |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 160 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi 55 RS |
Other Specs of Norco Empire
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Norco Alloy Flat |
| Rear shock absorber | 131 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi Roco Coil R |
| Saddle seat | Norco Pivotal DJ |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Pivotal |
Balance FS-550
General Infos| Model | FS-550 |
| Manufacturer | Balance |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Ball burnished and polish and olive fade |
| Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro RBP-376AG Levers Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore XT Front: Shimano Deore LX |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 220 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Butted 7005 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Balance R.I.D. |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Balance R.I.D. |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG51 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 8-speed |
Balance FS-550 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Indy SL |
Other Specs of Balance FS-550
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
| Pedals details | Balance Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.25 (inches) Travel Dyna-mount |
| Saddle seat | Balance |
| Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter Balance R.I.D. |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Norco provided us with the latest version of its Empire bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Norco Empire Mountain bike here
- Get your Balance FS-550 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Balance FS-550 Mountain bike here