Norco KATMANDU 2009 VS Giant XTC ALLIANCE 29ER 1 2010 specs comparison

Norco Katmandu

General Infos

Model	Katmandu
Manufacturer	Norco
Year of production	2009
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	- Grey -Green
Sizes	- 12.5 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches)
Sizes	- 12.5 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.35 (inches) Kenda Kinetic
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Tektro Alloy Levers Hayes MX-4 Mechanical With 6 (inches) Rotor Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	KT Disc
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Weinmann Taurus 2000
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Not Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Hydraformed Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	MTB Riser
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Alloy
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless CH-281

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z-8
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/42 Teeth SR Suntour
Gear shift levers	SRAM X.4
Rear gear set	12 - 32 Teeth 8-speed

Norco Katmandu Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	SR Suntour BB8 XCT
Derailleur (Rear)	SRAM 3.0
Fork material	Single
Fork type	100 (millimeters) Travel Suntour XCT V2

Other Specs of Norco Katmandu

Component group sets	SRAM Mix
Pedals details	MTB Flat
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Norco Shore
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Alloy

Giant XTC Alliance 29er 1

General Infos

Model	XTC Alliance 29er 1
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	2010
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Black and Blue
Sizes	- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	29 X 2.00 (inches) Kenda Karma
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	29 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Avid Elixir 5 Hydraulic Levers Avid Elixir 5 With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Shimano Deore Disc Front: Giant Tracker Sealed Disc With 15 (millimeters) Axle
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Giant P29 ALUXX Double Wall Alloy
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	14/15ga. Butted DT Swiss Competition Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Alliance Aluminum and composite
Frame type	TIG-welded and bonded
Handlebar construction	Giant Contact Flat 31.8 (millimeters)
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Giant Contact
Headset size	1 1/4 (inches)-1 1/8 (inches) Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano HG73
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano XT Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift levers	Shimano XT Rapid Fire
Rear gear set	12 - 36 Teeth 9-speed

Giant XTC Alliance 29er 1 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano SLX
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano XT Shadow
Fork material	Single Crown Magnesium and aluminum
Fork type	100 (millimeters) Travel Fox 32 F29 RL With 15 (millimeters) Thru-axle

Other Specs of Giant XTC Alliance 29er 1

Component group sets	Shimano XT
Pedals details	Not Available
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Fi'zi:k Tundra With Kiu:m Rails
Seat post extension	30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Giant Connect SL