Norco EMPIRE 2010 VS Felt VIRTUE 3 2009 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 |
Felt Virtue 3
General Infos| Model | Virtue 3 |
| Manufacturer | Felt |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Gloss Cola -Gloss White |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Felt TAR |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano M486 Hydraulic Levers Shimano M486 With 180 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Shimano M486 With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano RM-65 Centerlock Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole WTB SX24 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | With Hydroformed TT & DT 7005 Double Butted Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Felt RXC ALU Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Felt RXC 6061 OS |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | SRAM PC-951 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano Hollowtech II |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano FC-M542 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore Rapidfire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Felt Virtue 3 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano SLX Shadow |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 130 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Tora 302 Solo Air |
Other Specs of Felt Virtue 3
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore and mix |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | 130 (millimeters) Travel Fox Float R |
| Saddle seat | Felt RXC Lite |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter FELT Alloy Micro Adjust |
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 Felt Virtue 3 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Felt Virtue 3 Mountain bike here