Norco EMPIRE 5 2009 VS Balance FS-450 - MANITOU 4 1995 specs comparison
Norco Empire 5
General Infos| Model | Empire 5 |
| Manufacturer | Norco |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Blue and Black |
| Sizes |
- Small - medium |
| Sizes |
- Small - medium |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.35 Kenda Nevegal Stick E Rubber |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid Juicy 3 Levers Avid Juicy 3 With 7 (inches) Rotor Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | 135 X 12 (millimeters) 20 (millimeters) Rear: Sun Jumping Flea Front: Sun Jumping Flea |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Sun Equalizer 27 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Hydraformed Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | TruVativ Hussefelt |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | TruVativ Hussefelt |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA #20 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z9000 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | FSA BB-7000 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 36 Teeth FSA Gravity Light |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM X.5 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 9-speed |
Norco Empire 5 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.5 |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 120 - 160 (millimeters) Adjustable Travel Marzocchi 55 ATA |
Other Specs of Norco Empire 5
| Component group sets | SRAM Mix |
| Pedals details | DMR V-8 |
| Rear shock absorber | 131 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi TST Air |
| Saddle seat | Pivotal Thin |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Pivotal |
Balance FS-450 - Manitou 4
General Infos| Model | FS-450 - Manitou 4 |
| Manufacturer | Balance |
| Year of production | 1995 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Polish and plum mirror fade |
| Sizes |
- 16 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho II |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Dia-Compe PC-7 Levers Dia-Compe Versa C5 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Sovos Cassette Q and R |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Araya TM-18 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Double-butted Alcoa 7005 Aluminum |
| Frame type | Welded Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | Kalloy AL002 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Balance R.I.D. Forged Alloy |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano STX-RC |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-400 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Balance FS-450 - Manitou 4 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano STX-RC |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX-RC |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | Manitou 4 |
Other Specs of Balance FS-450 - Manitou 4
| Component group sets | Shimano STX-RC |
| Pedals details | Fasten NWL-85M With Toe Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Velo VL-195 |
| Seat post extension | 31.4 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy SP-263 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Norco provided us with the latest version of its Empire 5 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Norco Empire 5 Mountain bike here
- Get your Balance FS-450 - Manitou 4 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Balance FS-450 - Manitou 4 Mountain bike here