VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Norco Team Issue LE

Velopedia Archive ID 58468

Overview

Model year1996
BrandNorco
ModelTeam Issue LE
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID58468
Original MSRP$2,849.00
ColorsNatural
Sizes15", 17", 18.5", 20", 22"
Weight23.8 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialAermet 100
ForkMarzocchi XC 700
Fork materialAluminum/chromoly, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupGrip Shift/Shimano Deore XT
ShiftersGrip Shift ESP 900
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull
Rear derailleurGrip Shift ESP 900
CranksetRace Face LP Compact, 20/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketAxiom titanium, 108 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsExus EM-1

Brakes

BrakesTektro 872 brakes, Avid SD-2.0 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tange Ahead
HandlebarBontrager Titec 150g
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemAxiom 6061
SaddleRitchey Vector WCS, titanium rails
SeatpostTitec AL-235, 25.6 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsSun Metal CR17A, 32-hole
SpokesDT Revolution stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.00" Panaracer Dart Magic, Rear: 26 x 2.10" Panaracer Smoke Magic
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube565.1 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm
Wheelbase1066.8 mm
Fork offset / rake48 mm

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