Norco KATMANDU 2004 VS Giant ARETE 2008 specs comparison
Norco Katmandu
General Infos| Model | Katmandu |
| Manufacturer | Norco |
| Year of production | 2004 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Dark Gray -Blue |
| 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 | Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda K-887 Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda K-877 |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Levers Chang Star V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Formula FM-31RQR Front: Formula FM-31 |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Alex Z-1000 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Chun Nan UCP |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Aluminum Threadless |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless CS-568 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Chin Haur CH-52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth SR Suntour XCC-150PBG |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano EF-29 EZ-Fire |
| Rear gear set | 14 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Norco Katmandu Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano C050 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Altus |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | SR Suntour M-5000 |
Other Specs of Norco Katmandu
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Wellgo LU-P9 |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Velo VL-3048 |
| Seat post extension | Lee Chi SP-242 |
Giant Arete
General Infos| Model | Arete |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Bronze and Brushed |
| Sizes |
- Xxsmall - xsmall - small - medium |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda Small Block Eight Front: 26 X 2.1 (inches) Kenda Small Block Eight |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes Stroker Ryde Levers Hayes Stroker Ryde Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | WTB Dual Duty XC |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | ALUXX SL Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Race Face Ride XC Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Race Face Ride XC 31.8 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG-73 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | TruVativ PowerSpline |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth TruVativ FiveD 3.1 |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM X.5 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant Arete Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.7 |
| Fork material | Single Crown Steel and aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi MZ Race |
Other Specs of Giant Arete
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M505 |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Deva Comp |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Race Face Ride XC |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Norco provided us with the latest version of its Katmandu bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Norco Katmandu Mountain bike here
- Get your Giant Arete manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Arete Mountain bike here