VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Norco Tango

Velopedia Archive ID 63354

Overview

Model year1997
BrandNorco
ModelTango
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID63354
Original MSRP$999.99
ColorsMatte yellow
SizesLarge, medium, small

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum
ForkRock Shox Indy C
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockDyna-mount, 2.75" travel

Drivetrain

ShiftersGrip Shift MRX-170
Front derailleurShimano AceraX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetSR CW-CH26, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketYST BB 969, 113 mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC SS-91S, 1/2 X 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-988 w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano Altus brakes, Shimano Alivio levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tange
HandlebarAluminum
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemAxiom 6061 Comp
SaddleVelo VL-285
SeatpostAxiom Comp, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFormula OV 31
RimsAraya GP-710, 32-hole
SpokesSteel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" Kenda
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube565 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center430 mm
Wheelbase1077 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.