Norco XCS-2 2000 VS Mongoose NX 8.5 1998 specs comparison
Norco XCS-2
General InfosModel | XCS-2 |
Manufacturer | Norco |
Year of production | 2000 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Metal Grey |
Sizes | - Large - medium - small |
Sizes | - Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid SD-1.9 L LeversFormula MD-1 Front and Avid Single Digit 1.0 Rear Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeSun Rims DoubleWide |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Axiom Riser |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Axiom Comp |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless WTB Momentum Alloy |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 1/8 (inches)SRAM PC-48 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) SpindleShimano |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano Alivio |
Gear shift levers | SRAM Attack |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-speed |
Norco XCS-2 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Alivio |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum |
Fork type | 3.2 (inches) TravelMarzocchi Bomber Z-5 |
Other Specs of Norco XCS-2
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Victor |
Rear shock absorber | 4.0 (inches) TravelFox Vanilla |
Saddle seat | Norco Dual Density |
Seat post extension | Axiom |

Mongoose NX 8.5
General InfosModel | NX 8.5 |
Manufacturer | Mongoose |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - red-Polished |
Sizes | - Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid SD-2.0 L LeversAvid 1D-10 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano STX-RCFront: Mongoose OS |
Rims manufacturer | Mavic 217 SUP |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Double-buttedAluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Kore Torsion |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Kore Lite |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset SE-1 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG31 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano Deore LX |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-speed |
Mongoose NX 8.5 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pullShimano STX Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Judy T2 |
Other Specs of Mongoose NX 8.5
Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
Pedals details | Mongoose Clipless |
Rear shock absorber | 3.5 (inches) TravelRock Shox Coupe Deluxe |
Saddle seat | Chromoly RailsWTB SSTX |
Seat post extension | 31.4 (millimeters) DiameterMongoose 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 Mongoose NX 8.5 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Mongoose NX 8.5 Mountain bike here