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1999 Norco XCS-2

Velopedia Archive ID 87130

Overview

Model year1999
BrandNorco
ModelXCS-2
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID87130
Original MSRP$1,099.00
ColorsRed/Silver
SizesMedium/large, small/medium
Weight31 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum w/replaceable derailleur hanger
ForkMarzocchi Bomber Z-5, 2.75" travel
Fork materialAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockFox Vanilla, 4.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersGrip Shift Quarz
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano cartridge, 110mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-135

Brakes

BrakesAvid 1D-10 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Tech SBN
HandlebarAxiom riser
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemJD Comp JD-349
SaddleSelle Italia XO
SeatpostJD Components 495, 30.0mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano STX-RC
RimsSun Rims ZJ-18, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" Panaracer Fire XC
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube573 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle72°
Chainstay / rear center430 mm
Wheelbase1067 mm

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