VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1993 Norco Nitro

Velopedia Archive ID 41347

Overview

Model year1993
BrandNorco
ModelNitro
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID41347
Original MSRP$999.00
Sizes16, 17, 18.5, 20

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialTrue Temper OX-2
ForkRock Shox Mag 10

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT thumbshifters
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 26/36/46 teeth
Rear cogs7-speed, 13 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG70
PedalsTioga Surefoot VI

Brakes

BrakesDia-Compe 987 low profile cantilevers, SS-7 levers brakes, levers

Cockpit & contact points

HandlebarZoom 170gram alloy with alloy bar-ends
StemZoom Ahead type
SaddleVetta SL narrow
SeatpostKalloy Uno alloy

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Deore XT
RimsBontrager BCX-1, 32-hole
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.20" Panaracer Dart, Rear: 26 x 2.10" Panaracer Smoke
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube571.5 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle71°
Chainstay / rear center419.1 mm
Wheelbase1054.1 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 1, 2026.