Norco EMPIRE 2010 VS Bianchi CAAL 8800 ALUMINUM 2005 specs comparison
Norco Empire
General InfosModel | 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 LeversAvid 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 TeethFSA Moto X |
Gear shift levers | SRAM X.5 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth9-speed |
Norco Empire Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Chain Retention DeviceBlack Spire NSX Single Guide |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.7 |
Fork material | Single |
Fork type | 160 (millimeters) TravelMarzocchi 55 RS |
Other Specs of Norco Empire
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Norco Alloy Flat |
Rear shock absorber | 131 (millimeters) TravelMarzocchi Roco Coil R |
Saddle seat | Norco Pivotal DJ |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterPivotal |

Bianchi Caal 8800 Aluminum
General InfosModel | Caal 8800 Aluminum |
Manufacturer | Bianchi |
Year of production | 2005 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Centoventi |
Sizes | - 43cm (centimeters)- 48cm (centimeters)- 53cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Michelin XCR Dry |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT Dual Control LeversShimano Deore XT M765 Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | DT XR 1520 |
Rims manufacturer | DT XR 1520 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Double-buttedDT Swiss Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Bianchi Componenti Scandium |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Deda Newton 31.8 |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated FSA Orbit ZS |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethFSA Pro Team Issue |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT Dual Control |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth9-speed |
Bianchi Caal 8800 Aluminum Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 34.9 (millimeters)Shimano Deore XT |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
Fork material | Single CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Reba Team |
Other Specs of Bianchi Caal 8800 Aluminum
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Shimano XTR |
Rear shock absorber | 50 (millimeters) TravelRock Shox Airo Adjust |
Saddle seat | Selle Italia SLR XP |
Seat post extension | 31.4 (millimeters) DiameterBianchi Componenti Scandium |
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 Bianchi Caal 8800 Aluminum manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Bianchi Caal 8800 Aluminum Mountain bike here