Norco TORRENT 1997 VS Gary Fisher PARAGON 2001 specs comparison
Norco Torrent
General InfosModel | 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 LeversMagura Hydraulic HS22 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore XTFront: Shimano Deore XT Suspension |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 221 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double ButtedWheelsmith 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) SpindleShimano BB-UN72 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethRace Face |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-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 CrownMagnesium |
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) DiameterAxiom |

Gary Fisher Paragon
General InfosModel | Paragon |
Manufacturer | Gary Fisher |
Year of production | 2001 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - Red-Black |
Sizes | - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) WTB VelociRaptorFront: 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL LeversAvid Single Digit 3 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Bontrager SuperStock |
Rims manufacturer | 24-hole and 28-holeBontrager SuperStock |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Bontrager Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Double-butted6061 T6 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Bontrager CrowBar Race |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Bontrager Comp |
Headset size | Dia-Compe SAS |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG72 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-UN52 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethBontrager Comp |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth9-speed |
Gary Fisher Paragon Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore LX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 3.10 (inches) TravelAnswer Manitou SX-R |
Other Specs of Gary Fisher Paragon
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M515 SPD |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | WTB Speed Comp |
Seat post extension | Bontrager Sport |
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 Gary Fisher Paragon manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Gary Fisher Paragon Mountain bike here