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2003 Norco VPS-Fluid-2

Velopedia Archive ID 38984

Overview

Model year2003
BrandNorco
ModelVPS-Fluid-2
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID38984
ColorsBlue/White
SizesLarge, medium, small

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum
ForkMarzocchi DJ 3, 130mm travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear shockFox Float L, 4.5" - 5.5" adjustable travel

Drivetrain

Component groupDownhill Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore, dual-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX
CranksetTruVativ Firex
Bottom bracketTruVativ ISIS spline SL
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
ChainSRAM PC-59, 1/2 X 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-A18 platform w/ replaceable pins

Brakes

BrakesHayes HMX-1 Mechanical Disc brakes, Tektro MT-1 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless FSA TH-857 Semi Cartridge
HandlebarEaston OEM
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemEaston EA50
SaddleAxiom Velo
SeatpostAxiom 101

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Shimano HB-M475, Rear: Shimano FH-M475
RimsSun Rims DS2-XC, 32-hole
SpokesChung Nan stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" Kenda Kinetics
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.