Norco TORRENT 2005 VS Giant XTC ADVANCED 2010 specs comparison

Norco Torrent
General InfosModel | Torrent |
Manufacturer | Norco |
Year of production | 2005 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Semi Matte Grey |
Sizes |
- Small - medium - large |
Sizes |
- Small - medium - large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.50 (inches) Kenda Nevagal Front: 26 X 2.50 (inches) Blue Groove Stick-E |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Front and Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Rear Levers Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Formula DC-36 10 (millimeters) Thru-axle Front: Novatec 20 (millimeters) |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Syncros |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge DT Swiss Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Titec El Norte |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Titec El Norte |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Deepcup |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) SRAM PC-970 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | TruVativ GIGA Pipe Team DH |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32 Teeth TruVativ Holzfeller |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore RapidFire |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Norco Torrent Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT |
Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 170 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi 66R QR20 |
Other Specs of Norco Torrent
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | TruVativ Hussefelt |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Titec Berserker |
Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter TruVativ XR Dual Clamp |

Giant XTC Advanced
General InfosModel | XTC Advanced |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2010 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Composite and Red |
Sizes |
- Extra small - Small - Medium - Large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.0 (inches) Maxxis Larsen TT |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano XT Levers Shimano XT 160 (millimeters) Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano XT WH-M775 Centerlcok Disc Front: Shimano XT WH-M775 Centerlock Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 24-hole Shimano XT WH-M775 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 2.0/1.5/2.0 Straight Pull Shimano Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Giant Advanced Composite |
Frame type | Carbon |
Handlebar construction | Giant Contact Flat 31.8 (millimeters) |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Giant Connect SL |
Headset size | 1 1/8" c |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano HG73 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano XT External |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano XT |
Gear shift levers | Shimano XT Rapidfire |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant XTC Advanced Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Clamp On Shimano XT |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XT Shadow Top Normal |
Fork material | Single |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Fox 32 F100 RL |
Other Specs of Giant XTC Advanced
Component group sets | Shimano XT |
Pedals details | Not Available |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Fi'zi:k Tundra With Manganese Rails |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Giant Connect SL |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Norco provided us with the latest version of its Torrent bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Norco Torrent Mountain bike here
- Get your Giant XTC Advanced manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant XTC Advanced Mountain bike here