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2003 Norco VPS-Fluid-3

Velopedia Archive ID 38985

Overview

Model year2003
BrandNorco
ModelVPS-Fluid-3
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID38985
ColorsBlack/White
SizesLarge, medium, small

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum
ForkMarzocchi EXR, 100mm travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear shockFox Vanilla R, 4.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupDownhill Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore, dual-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore
CranksetTruVativ 5D
Bottom bracketTruVativ ISIS spline SL
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 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-855
HandlebarAricle DH
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemKalloy aluminum
SaddleAxiom Velo
SeatpostLeechi SP-222

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Shimano HB-M475, Rear: Shimano FH-M475
RimsSun Rims CR18, 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.