Norco XCS-2 1999 VS Giant AC 1 2004 specs comparison

Norco XCS-2
General InfosModel | XCS-2 |
Manufacturer | Norco |
Year of production | 1999 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Red and Silver |
Sizes | - Medium/large - small/medium |
Sizes | - Medium/large - small/medium |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Panaracer Fire XC |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid SD-1.9 L LeversAvid 1D-10 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano STX-RC |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeSun Rims ZJ-18 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 7005 Aluminum With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Axiom Riser |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | JD Comp JD-349 |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Tech SBN |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG51 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) SpindleShimano Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano STX-RC |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift Quarz |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-speed |
Norco XCS-2 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore LX Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum |
Fork type | 2.75 (inches) TravelMarzocchi Bomber Z-5 |
Other Specs of Norco XCS-2
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Victor VP-135 |
Rear shock absorber | 4.0 (inches) TravelFox Vanilla |
Saddle seat | Selle Italia XO |
Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) DiameterJD Components 495 |

Giant AC 1
General InfosModel | AC 1 |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2004 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Stealth Black |
Sizes | - 17 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.50 (inches) Michelin DH Comp |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc LeversHayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | 20 (millimeters) Axle Rear: Shimano Deore XT DiscFront: Aluminum Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeMavic EX823 UST Disc |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Aluxx SL Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Easton EA70 |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Race Face Diabolus |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Integrated |
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 TeethRace Face North Shore DH |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Giant AC 1 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)Shimano Deore XT |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR |
Fork material | Single CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 130 (millimeters) TravelAnswer Manitou Sherman Slider SPV |
Other Specs of Giant AC 1
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Easton Flatboy CNC Platform |
Rear shock absorber | 5.50 (inches) - 6.50 (inches) Adjustable TravelAnswer Manitou Swinger |
Saddle seat | WTB Laser V |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterEaston EA50 |
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 AC 1 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant AC 1 Mountain bike here