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2003 Norco VPS-A Line

Velopedia Archive ID 38979

Overview

Model year2003
BrandNorco
ModelVPS-A Line
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID38979
ColorsCharcoal, Red, White
SizesLarge, medium, small

Frameset

Frame constructionMonocoque
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum
ForkMarzocchi Monster Triple, 200mm travel
Fork materialAluminum, dual crown
Rear shockFox Vanilla RC, 6.2" - 7.875" adjustable travel

Drivetrain

Component groupDownhill Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore RapidFire SL
Front derailleurTruVativ Chainguide, chain retention device
Rear derailleurShimano Deore
CranksetTruVativ Hussefelt w/ bashguard, 42 teeth
Bottom bracketTruVativ ISIS spline
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
ChainSRAM PC-59, 1/2 X 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-A18 platform w/ replaceable pins

Brakes

BrakesHayes HMX-9 Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes Hydraulic Disc levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless FSA TH-872 Semi Cartridge
HandlebarAxiom riser
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemAxiom alloy
SaddleSetlaz, 8mm rails
SeatpostKalloy SP-351, 30.0mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Joy Tech aluminum, Q/R, Rear: Formula aluminum, Q/R disc
RimsAlex MT-28, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.60" Nokian Gazza Jr.
Wheel size26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 6, 2026.