Salsa BIG MAMA 2009 VS Norco EMPIRE 5 2009 specs comparison
Salsa Big Mama
General Infos| Model | Big Mama |
| Manufacturer | Salsa |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Orange Funk |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 29 X 2.35 (inches) Kenda Nevegal |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 29 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano XT Hydraulic Levers Shimano XT Disc With 180 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Shimano XT Disc With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano XT 6-bolt Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole and 36-hole Salsa Semi 29'er Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass |
| Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. Butted DT Swiss Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Scandium With AL-7000 Linkage |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Salsa ProMoto Flat |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Race Face Deus XC 31.8 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Cane Creek S-3 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG93 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Race Face X-Type |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Race Face Deus |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XT Rapid Fire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Salsa Big Mama Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XT |
| Fork material | Single Crown Magnesium and aluminum |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Fox F29RL |
Other Specs of Salsa Big Mama
| Component group sets | Shimano XT |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | 4 (inches) Travel Fox Float RP2 |
| Saddle seat | WTB Rocket V |
| Seat post extension | 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter Race Face Deus XC |
Norco Empire 5
General Infos| Model | Empire 5 |
| Manufacturer | Norco |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Blue and Black |
| Sizes |
- Small - medium |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.35 Kenda Nevegal Stick E Rubber |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid Juicy 3 Levers Avid Juicy 3 With 7 (inches) Rotor Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | 135 X 12 (millimeters) 20 (millimeters) Rear: Sun Jumping Flea Front: Sun Jumping Flea |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Sun Equalizer 27 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Hydraformed Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | TruVativ Hussefelt |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | TruVativ Hussefelt |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA #20 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z9000 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | FSA BB-7000 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 36 Teeth FSA Gravity Light |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM X.5 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 9-speed |
Norco Empire 5 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.5 |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 120 - 160 (millimeters) Adjustable Travel Marzocchi 55 ATA |
Other Specs of Norco Empire 5
| Component group sets | SRAM Mix |
| Pedals details | DMR V-8 |
| Rear shock absorber | 131 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi TST Air |
| Saddle seat | Pivotal Thin |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Pivotal |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Salsa provided us with the latest version of its Big Mama bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Salsa Big Mama Mountain bike here
- Get your Norco Empire 5 manual book version yo know further about this bike
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