Norco EMPIRE 5 2009 VS Kona HOWLER 2007 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 |
Kona Howler
General Infos| Model | Howler |
| Manufacturer | Kona |
| Year of production | 2007 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Gree and White and Black |
| Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 15.5 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 16.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.35 (inches) Maxxis Minion |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes HFX-9 XC Levers Hayes HFX-9 XC Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano FH-M475 Disc Front: KK Disc 20 (millimeters) |
| Rims manufacturer | Sun Rims Single Track |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. DT Swiss Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Kona Clump 7005 Butted Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Kona DH Aluminum Riser OS |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Kona DH OS |
| Headset size | TH Big Nut |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG53 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | FSA Gravity Moto X MegaExo |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 36 Teeth FSA Gravity Moto X MegaExo |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Kona Howler Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Chain Retention System |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi Dirt Jumper 3 |
Other Specs of Kona Howler
| Component group sets | Shimano Mix |
| Pedals details | Kona Jackshit |
| Rear shock absorber | 4 (inches) Travel Fox Vanilla R |
| Saddle seat | WTB Laser V Race |
| Seat post extension | Kona Double Thumb |
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 Kona Howler manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Kona Howler Mountain bike here