Norco TORRENT 1997 VS Ionic STEELHEAD EXPERT 2000 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 |
Ionic Steelhead Expert
General Infos| Model | Steelhead Expert |
| Manufacturer | Ionic |
| Year of production | 2000 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Metallic Pearl Green - Orange -Silver |
| Sizes |
- 16 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.125 (inches) IRC Mythos XC |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT Levers Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rolf |
| Rims manufacturer | 24-hole and 28-hole Rolf Dolomite |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Front 2.0 (millimeters) Rear Double-butted DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Reynolds 853 |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Titec Hell Bent XC |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Titec Big AL |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Cane Creek C2 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG72 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN72 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Ionic Billy XC |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM 9.0 SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Ionic Steelhead Expert Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM 9.0 SL Short Cage |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 3.15 (inches) Travel Rock Shox Sid XC |
Other Specs of Ionic Steelhead Expert
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | SDG Comp Belair |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
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 Ionic Steelhead Expert manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Ionic Steelhead Expert Mountain bike here