Norco FTS-1 1995 VS Norco EMPIRE 5 2009 specs comparison
Norco FTS-1
General InfosModel | FTS-1 |
Manufacturer | Norco |
Year of production | 1995 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Silver |
Sizes | - 17 (inches)- 18.5 (inches)- 20.5 (inches) |
Sizes | - 17 (inches)- 18.5 (inches)- 20.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches)Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho II |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Tektro 366A LeversShimano Alivio Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano STX |
Rims manufacturer | Bontrager BCX-3 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 6013 aluminum c |
Frame type | Welded Aluminum |
Handlebar construction | Axiom 6061 |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Axiom 6061 |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Tioga |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG50 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 20/32/42 TeethSugino Impel 300 |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Norco FTS-1 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pullShimano STX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum |
Fork type | Marzocchi XCR |
Other Specs of Norco FTS-1
Component group sets | Shimano STX |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M747 SPD |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Vetta TT Tri-Shock |
Seat post extension | 26.8 (millimeters) DiameterAxiom 6061 |

Norco Empire 5
General InfosModel | Empire 5 |
Manufacturer | Norco |
Year of production | 2009 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Blue and Black |
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 LeversAvid Juicy 3 With 7 (inches) Rotor Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | 135 X 12 (millimeters) 20 (millimeters) Rear: Sun Jumping FleaFront: Sun Jumping Flea |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeSun Equalizer 27 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight GaugeStainless |
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 TeethFSA Gravity Light |
Gear shift levers | SRAM X.5 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth9-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 TravelMarzocchi 55 ATA |
Other Specs of Norco Empire 5
Component group sets | SRAM Mix |
Pedals details | DMR V-8 |
Rear shock absorber | 131 (millimeters) TravelMarzocchi TST Air |
Saddle seat | Pivotal Thin |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterPivotal |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Norco provided us with the latest version of its FTS-1 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Norco FTS-1 Mountain bike here
- Get your Norco Empire 5 manual book version yo know further about this bike
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