Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2002 Norco VPS-Drop

Velopedia Archive ID 91381

Overview

Model year	2002
Brand	Norco
Model	VPS-Drop
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	91381
Original MSRP	$2,679.00
Colors	Blue/Silver, Grey/Silver
Sizes	Large, medium, small

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	6061 T6 aluminum
Fork	Marzocchi DJ 1.5 QR20+, 5.1" travel
Fork material	Aluminum, double triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	Fox Vanilla, 4.5" - 5.25" adjustable travel

Drivetrain

Component group	Downhill Mix
Shifters	Shimano Deore rear/SRAM Attack Shorty front
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore LX, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore LX SGS
Crankset	TruVativ Hussefelt w/ bashguard, 22/32 teeth
Bottom bracket	TruVativ Sealex XR-XC, 113mm spindle
BB shell width	73mm English
Rear cogs	9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain	SRAM PC-59, 1/2 X 3/32"
Pedals	Victor VP-566 platform w/ replaceable pins

Brakes

Brakes	Hayes HFX Magnesium Hydraulic brakes, Hayes Hydraulic Disc levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless FSA TH-858 Semi Cartridge
Handlebar	Axiom Shore, 31.8mm
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Axiom Shore
Saddle	Setlaz, 8mm rails
Seatpost	Axiom Pro, 30.0mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Front: Formula DH DC-91, QR-20 axle, Rear: Shimano Deore Disc
Rims	Sun Rims Single Track
Spokes	DT stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	Front: 26 x 2.60" Kenda Kinetics, Rear: 26 x 2.35" Kenda Kinetics
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	590 mm
Head-tube angle	67.5°
Seat-tube angle	68°
Chainstay / rear center	430 mm
Wheelbase	1096 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 5, 2026.