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2003 Norco VPS-Launch

Velopedia Archive ID 38980

Overview

Model year2003
BrandNorco
ModelVPS-Launch
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID38980
ColorsBlue, Grey
SizesLarge, medium, small

Frameset

Frame constructionMonocoque
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum
ForkMarzocchi Jr. T QR20, 170mm travel
Fork materialAluminum, dual crown
Rear shockFox Vanilla RC, 5.0" - 6.1" adjustable travel

Drivetrain

Component groupDownhill Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore rear/SRAM Attack Shorty front
Front derailleurShimano Deore, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT
CranksetTruVativ Hussefelt w/ bashguard, 22/32 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 HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes Hydraulic Disc levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless FSA TH-870 Semi Cartridge
HandlebarF.u.n.n. Full On
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemF.u.n.n. Serial Rippa
SaddleF.u.n.n. Full Throttle
SeatpostKalloy telescopic, 30.0mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Formula DH DC-91, QR-20 axle, Rear: Formula DH/DC-36-1, 12mm thru-axle
RimsAlex DX-32, 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 5, 2026.