Norco FTS 1996 VS Giant ANTHEM 3 2006 specs comparison
Norco FTS
General InfosModel | FTS |
Manufacturer | Norco |
Year of production | 1996 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Yellow |
Sizes | - 15 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 18.5 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 22 (inches) |
Sizes | - 15 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 18.5 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Panaracer SmokeFront: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Panaracer Dart |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Tektro 369A LeversTektro 870 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeSun Metal CR18 |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double ButtedDT Competition Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Heat-treated6061 T6 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded Aluminum |
Handlebar construction | Axiom 6061 |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Axiom 6061 |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Sachs SC40 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN52 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 20/32/42 TeethWhite Industries |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-speed |
Norco FTS Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pullShimano Deore LX Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum |
Fork type | Answer Manitou Mach 5 SX |
Other Specs of Norco FTS
Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
Pedals details | Victor VP-102 |
Rear shock absorber | 2.75 (inches) TravelRisse |
Saddle seat | Ritchey Vector |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterAxiom 6061 |

Giant Anthem 3
General InfosModel | Anthem 3 |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2006 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Pewter |
Sizes | - 14.5 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Python Air Light |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Hayes LeversHayes Sole XC Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Disc |
Rims manufacturer | Mavic XM 317 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | ALUXX SL Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Easton EA30 |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Easton EA30 |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG53 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Race Face SRX ISIS |
Crankset parts and sizes | Race Face Ride XC ISIS |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Giant Anthem 3 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Clamp-onShimano Deore |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore |
Fork material | Single CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 80 (millimeters) TravelManitou R7 Comp |
Other Specs of Giant Anthem 3
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | 3.5 (inches) TravelManitou S-Type |
Saddle seat | WTB Shadow V Team |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) DiameterEaston EA50 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Norco provided us with the latest version of its FTS bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Norco FTS Mountain bike here
- Get your Giant Anthem 3 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Anthem 3 Mountain bike here