Roland BIG BEND 1997 VS Norco TORRENT 1998 specs comparison

Roland Big Bend 1997 comparison online with competitors

Roland Big Bend

General Infos
Model Big Bend
Manufacturer Roland
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Matte blue
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro Levers
Shimano STX M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano RM-40
Front: Roland
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
North Star Comp
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsChromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRoland Competition
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRoland Competition
Headset size1 (inches) Roland

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG50
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano Alivio
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-400i
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Roland Big Bend Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano STX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy C

Other Specs of Roland Big Bend

Component group setsShimano STX
Pedals detailsResin With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatMTB
Seat post extensionRoland Micro-adjust


Norco Torrent 1998 comparison online with competitors

Norco Torrent

General Infos
Model Torrent
Manufacturer Norco
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Lime
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Panaracer Duster Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XTR Levers
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore XT
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Rims 0 XC
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsEaston Elite
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAxiom Butted
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAxiom Pro
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset AC

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs PC-61
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Race Face Turbine LP
Gear shift leversShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Norco Torrent Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR SGS Rapid Rise
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeMarzocchi Bomber Z-2 Atom Bomb

Other Specs of Norco Torrent

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M535 SPD
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Nitrox
Seat post extensionAxiom Pro


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