Hey guys here are the 2 specs on these 2 bikes I'm interested in.
Norco Storm:
Frame
ouble butted 6061 alloy
Fork:RockShox Dart 2 TK coil fork
Rims:WTB SX-24 disc double wall black 32h
Front Hub:Shimano HB-RM65 CenterLock hubs - Black
Rear Hub:Shimano FH-RM65 CenterLock hubs - Black
Shifter Front:Shimano Alivio SL-M430 27speed
Shifter Rear:Shimano Alivio SL-M430 27speed
Front Derailleur:Shimano Alivio FD-M430 - Black
Rear Derailleur:Shimano Alivio FD-M430 - Black
Cassette:Shimano CS-HG30 11-32T 9speed
Bottom Bracket:FSA BB-8420ST Power Drive Cartridge
Crankset:FSA Dyna Drive 44/32/22T - Black
Front Brake:Shimano BR-M445 w/160mm rotors - Black
Rear Brake:Shimano BR-M445 w/160mm rotors - Black
Brake Levers:Shimano BR-M445 - Black
Giant Revel 0:
Frame:ALUXX-grade butted aluminum
Fork:RockShox Dart 2, 100mm travel
Rims:Giant XC alloy double wall 32H
Front Hub:Formula Alloy
Rear Hub:Formula Alloy
Shifter Front:Shimano Alivio
Shifter Rear:Shimano Alivio
Front Derailleur:Shimano Alivio
Rear Derailleur:Shimano Deore long cage
Cassette:SRAM PG830 11-32T 8SPD
Bottom Bracket:Shimano Octalink
Crankset:Shimano Alivio Octalink 22/32/42T
Front Brake:Avid BB5 160mm ball-bearing disc
Rear Brake:Avid BB5 160mm ball-bearing disc
Brake Levers:Tektro Alloy
I presently have a Norco Mountaineer and am looking for an upgraded mountain bike for simple trails and road. Are these 2 bikes a good step up from my 2008 Norco Mountaineer? Thank you. Rich.