Norco VFR FORMA 1 2011 VS Trek 8500 2004 specs comparison
Norco VFR Forma 1
General Infos| Model | VFR Forma 1 |
| Manufacturer | Norco |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Silver |
| Sizes |
- 13 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 13 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 28c Continental Contact |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro 360A Levers Tektro V Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Formula OV-31 |
| Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 32-hole Freedom Racine Elite |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Alloy |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Norco Lite |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Norco Lite |
| Headset size | FSA No.11N Semi-cartridge |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG53 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | FSA BB-7420AL |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 26/36/48 Teeth Shimano Alivio FC-M431 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio SL-M430 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Norco VFR Forma 1 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Alivio FD-M430 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio RD-M430 |
| Fork material | Single Crown Alloy |
| Fork type | Aerodynamic |
Other Specs of Norco VFR Forma 1
| Component group sets | Shimano |
| Pedals details | Wellgo Alloy Body With Steel Cage |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Norco Forma Sport |
| Seat post extension | Norco Lite |
Trek 8500
General Infos| Model | 8500 |
| Manufacturer | Trek |
| Year of production | 2004 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Black |
| Sizes |
- 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Bontrager Super X |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT M756 Hydraulic Levers Shimano Deore XT M765 Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Bontrager Race Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 24-hole and 28-hole Bontrager Race Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Bontrager Race Lite |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Bontrager Race X Lite |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore XT |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Trek 8500 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 80 (millimeters) Travel Fox Float RL |
Other Specs of Trek 8500
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M520 SPD |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager FS 2000 |
| Seat post extension | Bontrager Race |
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Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Norco provided us with the latest version of its VFR Forma 1 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Norco VFR Forma 1 Mountain bike here
- Get your Trek 8500 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Trek 8500 Mountain bike here