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2009 Norco

EMPIRE 5

A 26″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.

Manufacturer Price

$3,475
Weight34.2 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 131 / 160mm
ForkMarzocchi
ShockMarzocchi
Wheels26″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 9
GroupsetX7, X5
BrakesAvid Hydraulic Disc
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
EMPIRE 5
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

25 mph

EMPIRE 5

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Hydraformed AL, 131mm travel, 135 x 12mm maxle dropouts

Fork

Marzocchi 55ATA, 120-160 mm of travel, 1-1/8” alloy steer tube

Travel160mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Marzocchi TST Air

Travel131mm

Bottom Bracket

FSA Gravity Lite, 36T CK-9160 DHS, E-13 LG1 w/Taco white

Headset

FSA # 20 alloy threadless

Stem

Truvativ Hussefelt alloy, 31.8mm, 40mm extension, white

Handlebar

Truvativ Hussefelt, 680 x 40mm rise, 31.8mm. white

Saddle

Pivotal thin, Norco design cover, hollow bolt

Seatpost

Pivotal forged alloy 27.2 mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

DMR V-8 alloy, steel pins, white

Grips

Pro Palm lock on grip

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X-7, 9 speed, medium cage

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

FSA Gravity Lite, 36T CK-9160 DHS, E-13 LG1 w/Taco white

Shifters

SRAM X-5 trigger, 9 speed rear

Cassette

SRAM PG-950, 9 speed, 11-28T

Chain

KMC Z-9000

Brakes

Front: Avid Juicy 3, 7” rotor, Rear: Avid Juicy 3, 7” rotor

TypeAvid Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Avid Juicy 3

Wheels
Rims

Sun Equilizer 27, welded 32 hole

Spokes

Stainless white 2.0

Front Hub

Sun Jumping Flea, 20mm axle, sealed bearings

Rear Hub

Sun Jumping Flea, 135 x 12mm, 9 spd, sealed bearings

Tires

Kenda Nevegal 26 x 2.35, Stick E rubber, kevlar

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