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2002 Norco VPS-Atomik

Velopedia Archive ID 37171

Overview

Model year2002
BrandNorco
ModelVPS-Atomik
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID37171
ColorsMatte Black
SizesLarge, medium, small

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum
ForkMarzocchi Z-1 Wedge, 5.1" travel
Fork materialAluminum, single triple-clamp crown
Rear shockFox Vanilla, 4.5" - 5.25" adjustable travel

Drivetrain

Component groupDownhill Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore rear/SRAM Attack Shorty front
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore
CranksetTruVativ Hussefelt w/ bashguard, 22/32 teeth
Bottom bracketTruVativ Sealex XR-XC, 113mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
ChainSRAM PC-59, 1/2 X 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-566 platform w/ replaceable pins

Brakes

BrakesHayes HMX Mechanical Disc brakes, Hayes HML Mechanical Disc levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless FSA TH-858 Semi Cartridge
HandlebarAxiom Shore, 31.8mm
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemAxiom Shore
SaddleSetlaz, 8mm rails
SeatpostAxiom Comp, 30.0mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Formula disc, Rear: Shimano Deore Disc
RimsSun Rims Single Track
SpokesDT stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.35" Kenda Kinetics
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube590 mm
Head-tube angle67.5°
Seat-tube angle68°
Chainstay / rear center430 mm
Wheelbase1096 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 3, 2026.