Norco:
if you want to get back to the basics, the torrent a2 is the way to go – it’s an aggressive, high-speed aluminum hardtail that lets you prove your mettle on the toughest trails.
The torrent a2 rages on modern trails without the need for rear suspension.
Using?Norco'S holistic approach to frame design, its unique combination of gravity tune, long reach, slack head tube angle?And steep seat tube angle allows more powerful pedaling, increased climbing traction and added grip and control.
The?Ultimate all-mountain hardtail experience.?
The?Torrent’s long reach, slack head tube angle?And steep seat?Tube?Angle provide more?Powerful pedaling,?Increased climbing?Traction?And?Added grip and control when?Descending.?
Built to go fast and stay in control.
To support riders through the lunacy that the?Torrent's?Inspires, every one?Is equipped with 4-piston?Disc brakes, short seat tubes, long-stroke dropper posts and?Aggressive?Knobby 29” tires.?
Burly steel and aluminum frames for all-mountain mayhem.
The torrent is available in both steel and aluminum to give you some options for when you're ready to rail the trail that’s been naggin’ you forever.
Specifications
frameset
frame butted 6061 alloy
fork sr suntour zeron35 lor ds 29", 150mm travel, 44mm offset
drivetrain
rear shifter shimano deore
rear derailleur shimano deore
crankset shimano deore fc-m5100-1, 30t, 170mm (s), 175mm (m, l, xl)
bottom bracket shimano cartridge, bsa threaded
cassette sunrace cmx8, 11-51t, 11 speed
chain kmc x11 11spd
brakes
front brake tektro hd-745, 4 piston
front brake rotor tektro tr180-22, 180mm
rear brake tektro hd-745, 4 piston
rear brake rotor tektro tr180-22, 180mm
brake levers tektro hd-745
components
handlebar butted 6061 alloy 800mm, 25mm rise
stem 6061 alloy 50mm length, 35mm clamp
seatpost tranzx ysp18 dropper post, 31.6mm, 130mm (s), 150mm (m, l, xl)
headset sealed bearing, tapered
saddle norco xc
grips dmr deathgrip
pedals vp nylon flat pedal
seatpost clamp norco alloy nutted clamp 34.9mm
wheels
front hub bear pawls bmb-013, 15x110mm boost, 6 bolt
rear hub bear pawls bmb-008, 12x148mm boost, hg, 6 bolt
rims stans flow d 29" 32h
front tire schwalbe hans dampf 2.35" perf/twinskin/tlr
rear tire schwalbe hans dampf 2.35" perf/twinskin/tlr
rear hub skewer 148mm x 12mm ta
spokes/nipples stainless, black
rim tape rim tape