Norco TORRENT 1997 VS Alpine Designs XC-SHOCK 1998 specs comparison
Norco Torrent
General Infos| Model | Torrent |
| Manufacturer | Norco |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Matte yellow |
| Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Panaracer Duster II Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Magura Hydrostop Levers Magura Hydraulic HS22 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore XT Front: Shimano Deore XT Suspension |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 221 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double Butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Easton Elite |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Axiom Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Axiom Pro |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange-Seiki DX-2 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sachs SC-40 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN72 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Race Face |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Norco Torrent Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium |
| Fork type | Marzocchi Bomber Z-2 |
Other Specs of Norco Torrent
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
| Pedals details | Axiom VP 103 Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Future |
| Seat post extension | 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter Axiom |
Alpine Designs XC-Shock
General Infos| Model | XC-Shock |
| Manufacturer | Alpine Designs |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Ruby Red |
| Sizes |
- 14.5 (inches) - 16.5 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Fly Accelerator |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Tourney TY-21 Levers Shimano Altus Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Q and R |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Sun Rims CR18 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 4130 chromoly c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Fly Up-Rising |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Kalloy Chromoly |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Tech Steel |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC UG-50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano AceraX |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift MRX-170 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Alpine Designs XC-Shock Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull Shimano AceraX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano AceraX |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown 4130 Chromoly |
| Fork type | RST 380 R |
Other Specs of Alpine Designs XC-Shock
| Component group sets | Shimano AceraX |
| Pedals details | Wellgo LU-895 |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Velo VL-247 |
| Seat post extension | 29.6 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy SP-200 |
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 Alpine Designs XC-Shock manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Alpine Designs XC-Shock Mountain bike here