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1996 Norco FTS

Velopedia Archive ID 57597

Overview

Model year1996
BrandNorco
ModelFTS
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID57597
Original MSRP$2,599.00
ColorsYellow
Sizes15", 17", 18.5", 20", 22"
Weight26 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded aluminum
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum, heat-treated
ForkAnswer Manitou Mach 5 SX
Fork materialAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockRisse, 2.75" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-600
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetWhite Industries, 20/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 113 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainSachs SC40, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-102 (clipless)

Brakes

BrakesTektro 870 brakes, Tektro 369A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tioga
HandlebarAxiom 6061
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemAxiom 6061
SaddleRitchey Vector
SeatpostAxiom 6061, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsSun Metal CR18, 32-hole
SpokesDT Competition stainless steel, 1.8mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.00" Panaracer Dart, Rear: 26 x 2.00" Panaracer Smoke
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube565.1 mm
Head-tube angle71.5°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm
Wheelbase1066.8 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 4, 2026.