Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 38978
| Model year | 2003 |
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| Brand | Norco |
| Model | VPS-Drop |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front & rear suspension |
| Archive ID | 38978 |
| Colors | Black, Grey |
| Sizes | Large, medium, small |
| Frame construction | Monocoque |
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| Frame material | 6061 T6 aluminum |
| Fork | Marzocchi Jr. T QR20, 130mm travel |
| Fork material | Aluminum, dual crown |
| Rear shock | Fox Vanilla R, 4.5" - 5.5" adjustable travel |
| Component group | Downhill Mix |
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| Shifters | Shimano Deore rear/SRAM Attack Shorty front |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Deore, dual-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Crankset | TruVativ Hussefelt w/ bashguard, 22/32 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | TruVativ ISIS spline |
| Rear cogs | 9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth |
| Chain | SRAM PC-59, 1/2 X 3/32" |
| Pedals | Wellgo LU-A18 platform w/ replaceable pins |
| Brakes | Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes Hydraulic Disc levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless FSA TH-872 Semi Cartridge |
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| Handlebar | Axiom riser |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Axiom alloy |
| Saddle | Setlaz, 8mm rails |
| Seatpost | Kalloy SP-351, 30.0mm diameter |
| Hubs | Front: Joy Tech aluminum, Q/R, Rear: Shimano FH-M525 |
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| Rims | Sun Rims Single Track, 32-hole |
| Spokes | DT stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | 26 x 2.60" Nokian Gazza Jr. |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 590 mm |
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| 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 3, 2026.