Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Norco
1996 Norco Team Issue WCS
Value Guide market data · 1996 Norco Team Issue WCS
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Price over time - 1996 Norco Team Issue WCS
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All Team model years
2013$5,208 - $6,048▲ 97% vs. 1996
2012$9,021 - $10,476▲ 240% vs. 1996
2011$5,766 - $6,696▲ 118% vs. 1996
2010$5,999 - $6,966▲ 126% vs. 1996
2009$6,092 - $7,074▲ 130% vs. 19962000$3,208 - $3,725▲ 21% vs. 1996
1999$2,789 - $3,239▲ 5% vs. 19961998$2,324 - $2,699▼ 12% vs. 19961997$2,279 - $2,646▼ 14% vs. 19961996$2,650 - $3,077Currently viewing1995$2,510 - $2,915▼ 5% vs. 19961996 Team Issue WCS lineup
Overview
About this bike
1996 Norco Team Issue WCS value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork Brand & Model
- Marzocchi XC 700
- Fork Material
- Aluminum/chromoly, triple-clamp crown
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded steel
- Frame Tubing Material
- Ritchey WCS Prestige
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1996 Norco Team Issue WCS
- Bottom Bracket
- Axiom titanium, 108 mm spindle
- Cassette
- 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
- Chain
- Shimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32inch
- Component Group
- Grip Shift/Shimano Deore XT
- Crankset
- Race Face LP Compact, 20/32/42 teeth
- Shifters
- Grip Shift ESP 900
Brakes
- Brakes
- Tektro 872 brakes, Avid SD-2.0 levers
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Bontrager Titec 150g
- Stem
- Axiom 6061
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Tange Ahead
- Saddle
- Ritchey Vector WCS, titanium rails
- Seatpost
- Titec AL-235, 25.6 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
- Rims
- Sun Metal CR17A, 32-hole
- Spoke Brand
- DT Revolution stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
- Spoke Nipples
- Alloy nipples
- Tires
- Front: 26 x 2.00inch Panaracer Dart Magic, Rear: 26 x 2.10inch Panaracer Smoke Magic
Pedals
- Pedals
- Exus EM-1
Accessories
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Colors
- Satin
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 25.2
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.