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    MSRP
    $3,400
    Where to Buy
    $1

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    Category
    Trail
    Weight
    34.8 lbs
    Frame
    Marzocchi
    Marzocchi
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    26″
    Avid Hydraulic Disc
    X9, X5
    Drivetrain
    1 × 9
    Suspension
    Full
    Front Travel
    131mm
    Rear Travel
    131mm
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    Summary
    The Norco Empire SE is a 26″ full suspension trail bike with high-end components.

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    Insights
    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Empire SE
    Other Trail bikes
    Gear Range

    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 SE

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Empire Team frame (131 mm travel)

    Fork

    Marzocchi 55 TST 2 COIL 160 mm

    Travel131mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Shock

    Marzocchi TST Air with piggyback

    Travel131mm

    Bottom Bracket

    E-13 single ring guide LG1+.36.I05

    Headset

    FSA Threadless alloy # 20

    Stem

    FSA Gravity Lite

    Handlebar

    FSA Gravity Lite (295 G ) 25 mm rise

    Saddle

    Norco Pivotal DJ saddle

    Seatpost

    Pivotal (27.2 ) post

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    DMR V 8 pedal ( alloy )

    Grips

    Sunline Lock on grips

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM X-9 rear derailleur

    Crank

    FSA Gravity Lite CK 9160 DHS (36 T single)

    Shifters

    SRAM X5 shifter ( 9 speed trigger)

    Cassette

    SRAM PG 950 11-28T

    Chain

    Z-9000 9 speed

    Brakes

    Front: Avid Elixer 5 7" rotor, Rear: Avid Elixer 5 7" rotor

    TypeAvid Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Avid Elixer 5 levers

    Wheels
    Rims

    Sun Equilizer 29

    Spokes

    Stainless Steel

    Front Hub

    Jumping Flea front 20 mm

    Rear Hub

    Jumping Flea rear 135 x 12 mm (maxle)

    Tires

    Maxxis Ardent 26x2.4

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