Norco TORRENT 1996 VS Norco VPS-5 HUNDRED 2003 specs comparison
Norco Torrent
General InfosModel | Torrent |
Manufacturer | Norco |
Year of production | 1996 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Satin |
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 | Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Panaracer Smoke Lite CompFront: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Panaracer Dart Kevlar |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid SD-2.0 LeversTektro 872 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeSun Metal CR17A |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double ButtedDT Competition Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Ritchey WCS Prestige |
Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
Handlebar construction | Bontrager Titec 150g |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Axiom 6061 |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset AL-2 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG70 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN52 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 20/32/42 TeethWhite Industries |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift ESP 900 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-speed |
Norco Torrent Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pullShimano Deore XT Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Grip Shift ESP 900 |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum |
Fork type | Answer Manitou Mach 5 SX |
Other Specs of Norco Torrent
Component group sets | Grip Shift and Shimano Deore XT |
Pedals details | Victor VP-102 |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Titanium RailsRitchey Vector WCS |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterTitec AL-235 |

Norco VPS-5 Hundred
General InfosModel | VPS-5 Hundred |
Manufacturer | Norco |
Year of production | 2003 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Silver |
Sizes | - Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 24 X 2.35 (inches) Kenda KineticsFront: 26 X 2.60 (inches) Kenda Kinetics |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | Rear: 24 (inches) WheelsFront: 26 (inches) |
Brakeset type | Hayes Hydraulic LeversHayes HFX Magnesium Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | 12 (millimeters) Thru-axle QR-20 Axle Rear: Formula DH and DC-32Front: Formula DH DC-91 |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeAlex DX-32 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Easton RAD |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | F.u.n.n. Kilo Bar |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | F.u.n.n. Serial Killa |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA TH-870 Semi Cartridge |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)SRAM PC-59 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | FSA BMX 2 Pc Sealed Bearing |
Crankset parts and sizes | FSA CK-46 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio |
Rear gear set | 13 - 34 Teeth8-speed |
Norco VPS-5 Hundred Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Chain Retention DeviceBlack Spire KM-1 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
Fork material | Single CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 130 (millimeters) TravelMarzocchi DJ 2 |
Other Specs of Norco VPS-5 Hundred
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | DMR V-8 |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Axiom Shoval |
Seat post extension | Kalloy SP-350 |
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 Norco VPS-5 Hundred manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Norco VPS-5 Hundred Mountain bike here