Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Norco Cherokee

Velopedia Archive ID 56734

Overview

Model year	1996
Brand	Norco
Model	Cherokee
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID	56734
Original MSRP	$239.00
Colors	Dark blue, green
Sizes	15", 16", 18", 20", 22"

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded steel
Frame material	Hi-tensile steel
Fork	Norco
Fork material	Chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano Tourney TY-15
Shifters	Shimano Tourney MY-15 top-mount
Front derailleur	Shimano Tourney TY-15, top-pull
Rear derailleur	Shimano Tourney TY-15
Crankset	Prowheel S-302P3, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom bracket	Yst
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
Chain	KMC HP-20, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Victor VP-893N

Brakes

Brakes	Chang Star 876S brakes, Chang Star 269 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1" Chin Haur CH66-4
Handlebar	Hsin Lung MTB 110
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Hsin Lung MTS 309-00-2
Saddle	Padded
Seatpost	Steel, 25.4 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Rims	Rigida AS-26, 36-hole
Spokes	Steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	26 x 1.95"
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	539.8 mm
Head-tube angle	70.5°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	431.8 mm
Wheelbase	1066.8 mm
Fork offset / rake	38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 2, 2026.