Norco TORRENT 1997 VS Trek 8000 1999 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 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 |

Trek 8000
General InfosModel | 8000 |
Manufacturer | Trek |
Year of production | 1999 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
- Team Blue -Pearl White |
Sizes |
- 13 (inches) - 16.5 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.90 (inches) Bontrager Revolt ST-2 Kevlar Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Bontrager Revolt ST-2 Kevlar |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid SD-1.9 L Levers Avid 1D-20 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore LX Front: Bontrager Comp II |
Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 32-hole Bontrager Maverick |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Alpha SL Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | ICON 6061 |
Handlebar extender | ICON Fatty |
Handlebar stem details | ICON |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset SA |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG72 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN52 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth ICON Crankshaft |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Trek 8000 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore LX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 3.15 (inches) Travel Answer Manitou SX |
Other Specs of Trek 8000
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Bontrager Re-Entry |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Bontrager FS+10 Race |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter ICON Moses |
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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 Trek 8000 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Trek 8000 Mountain bike here