Velopedia Bicycle Archive

2002 Norco VPS-Launch

Mountain bike, front & rear suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$3,349.00
Sizes
Large, medium, small
Colors
Orange/Black, Black
Archive ID
91379

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Frameset

Frame ConstructionMonocoque
Frame Material6061 T6 aluminum
ForkMarzocchi Jr. T QR20, 6.0" travel
Fork MaterialAluminum, double triple-clamp crown
Rear ShockFox Vanilla, 4.5" - 5.25" adjustable travel

Drivetrain

Component GroupDownhill Mix
ShiftersShimano LX 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 XT Disc
RimsAlex DX-32
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

Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.

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