Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Norco
1997 Norco Katmandu
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Overview
About this bike
1997 Norco Katmandu value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Chromoly/hi-tensile steel
- Fork Brand & Model
- Spinner
- Fork Material
- 4130 chromoly, unicrown crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1997 Norco Katmandu
- Shift Levers
- Grip Shift MRX-170
- Crankset
- Sugino, 28/36/46 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Chin Haur CH-48, 122.5 mm spindle
- Rear Cogs
- 7-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
- Chain
- KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Tektro 868AG brakes, Tektro RBP-371A levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Steel pillar, 25.4 mm diameter
- Saddle
- Velo VL-578
- Handlebar
- Hsin Lung MTB 110
- Handlebar Stem
- Hsin Lung MTS 309
- Headset
- 1inch Chin Haur CH71-2
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Front: Formula FM 11 Q/R, Rear: Formula aluminum, Q/R
- Rims
- Vuelta Strong, 36-hole
- Tires
- 26 x 1.95inch
- Spoke Brand
- Steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- Victor VP-893
Accessories
- Colors
- Green, satin
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Sizes
- 15inch, 16inch, 18inch, 20inch, 22inch
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork lowers and rear shock service intervals; ask for the most recent service receipts.
Inspection
Frame pivots & bearings
Cycle the suspension off the bike to feel for play, grit, or noise in pivot bearings.