Norco TEAM 2011 VS Giant ARETE 2008 specs comparison

Norco Team
General InfosModel | Team |
Manufacturer | Norco |
Year of production | 2011 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-White and Carbon |
Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 20 (inches) |
Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.1 (inches) Continental Speed King |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano XTR BR-M985 Levers Shimano XTR BR-M985 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Easton R-M1 EA90XC Front: Easton M1 EA90XC |
Rims manufacturer | Easton EA90XC |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Sapim DB |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Carbon |
Frame type | Bonded and monocoque |
Handlebar construction | Ritchey WCS Flat |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Ritchey WCS 4-Axis |
Headset size | FSA No.9 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano XTR CN-M980 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano External |
Crankset parts and sizes | 28/40 Teeth Shimano XTR FC-M980 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR SL-M980 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 36 Teeth 10-speed |
Norco Team Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano XTR FD-M980 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR RD-M980 |
Fork material | Single |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Sid WC XX |
Other Specs of Norco Team
Component group sets | Shimano XTR Mix |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | WTB Silverado Team |
Seat post extension | Ritchey WCS Carbon |

Giant Arete
General InfosModel | 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 Team bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Norco Team 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