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1999 Norco Team 853

Velopedia Archive ID 88251

Overview

Model year1999
BrandNorco
ModelTeam 853
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID88251
Original MSRP$2,399.00
ColorsKawasaki Green
Sizes15", 17", 18.5", 20", 22"
Weight24 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialReynolds 853
ForkMarzocchi Bomber Z-2 Super Fly, 2.75" travel
Fork materialAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano XTR
ShiftersShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano XTR top-swing, clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano XTR SGS
CranksetRace Face Turbine LP, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN72, 110mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-7700, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M747 SPD

Brakes

BrakesShimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum grease guard
HandlebarEaston CT2
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemAxiom Pro
SaddleWTB SSTX, chromoly rails
SeatpostEaston CT2, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano XTR
RimsSun Rims Sub 4, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 1.8mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" Panaracer Fire XC
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube590 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm
Wheelbase1064 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 3, 2026.