Norco XCS-2 2001 VS Giant MCM 980 1998 specs comparison

Norco XCS-2
General InfosModel | XCS-2 |
Manufacturer | Norco |
Year of production | 2001 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-White and Black |
Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda XC |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Grimeca System 7 Levers Grimeca System 7 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Alex AL-AP18 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Axiom Riser |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Axiom Comp |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) SRAM PC-48 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano FC-MC 20 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio RapidFire Plus |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Norco XCS-2 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Alivio |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
Fork type | 3.0 (inches) Travel Rock Shox Jett |
Other Specs of Norco XCS-2
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Victor |
Rear shock absorber | 4.0 (inches) Travel Fox Vanilla |
Saddle seat | Norco XC |
Seat post extension | Axiom |

Giant MCM 980
General InfosModel | MCM 980 |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Natural carbon and polished |
Sizes |
- Medium |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor 44/50 |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Grip Shift ESP 9.0 Levers Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore XT Front: Formula |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic X517 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Carbon Fiber Composite and aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded and bonded |
Handlebar construction | Butted Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Aluminum |
Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset SAS |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sachs PC-41 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN72 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth Shimano Deore XT |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift ESP 9.0 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Giant MCM 980 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and braze-on Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Grip Shift ESP 9.0 |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Judy SL |
Other Specs of Giant MCM 980
Component group sets | Grip Shift ESP 9.0/Shimano Deore XT |
Pedals details | Wellgo WPD-702 Clipless |
Rear shock absorber | 4.0 (inches) Travel Rock Shox Coupe Deluxe |
Saddle seat | Hollow Chromoly Rails With Kevlar Sides WTB SSTK |
Seat post extension | 30.8 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Norco provided us with the latest version of its XCS-2 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Norco XCS-2 Mountain bike here
- Get your Giant MCM 980 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant MCM 980 Mountain bike here