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2002 Norco VPS-Fluid

Velopedia Archive ID 37170

Overview

Model year2002
BrandNorco
ModelVPS-Fluid
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID37170
Original MSRP$2,949.00
ColorsWhite
SizesLarge, medium, small

Frameset

Frame constructionMonocoque
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum
ForkMarzocchi DJ l QR20, 6.0" travel
Fork materialAluminum
Rear shockFox Vanilla, 4.5" - 5.15" adjustable travel

Drivetrain

Component groupDownhill Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore Rapidfire rear/SRAM Rocket Short front
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetRace Face Prodigy w/ bashguard, 22/32 teeth
Bottom bracketTruVativ Sealex XR-DH, 113mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
ChainSRAM PC-59, 1/2 X 3/32"
PedalsAxiom

Brakes

BrakesHayes Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes Hydraulic Disc levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless FSA TH-858 Semi Cartridge
HandlebarF.u.n.n. Fat Boy Slim, 31.8mm
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemAxiom Shore
SaddleSetlaz, 8mm rails
SeatpostAxiom Pro

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Formula DH DC-91, QR-20 axle, Rear: Shimano Deore Disc
RimsSun Rims Single Track
SpokesDT stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.60" Kenda Kinetics, Rear: 26 x 2.35" Kenda Kinetics
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube607 mm
Head-tube angle67.5°
Seat-tube angle65.5°
Chainstay / rear center430 mm
Wheelbase1115 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 4, 2026.