Norco TEAM 2011 VS Giant ARETE 2008 specs comparison

Norco Team

General Infos

Model	Team
Manufacturer	Norco
Year of production	2011
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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 Infos

Model	Arete
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	2008
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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