AMP Research B3 1997 VS Norco VPS SHORE 2004 specs comparison

AMP Research B3

General Infos

Model	B3
Manufacturer	AMP Research
Year of production	1997
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Color choice	- green -Ball burnished
Sizes	- Large - medium - small
Sizes	- Large - medium - small

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 1.95 (inches) Hutchinson
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano STX-RC Levers Shimano STX-RC M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano STX-RC
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Sun Rims CR18
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Alcoa 6013 T6 Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Control Tech Aluminum
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Control Tech
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG70
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	110 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/42 Teeth Shimano STX-RC
Gear shift levers	Shimano STX RapidFire Plus
Rear gear set	11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed

AMP Research B3 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano STX-RC Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano STX-RC
Fork material	Dual Pivot Crown Aluminum
Fork type	AMP Research F3 XC

Other Specs of AMP Research B3

Component group sets	Shimano STX
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	2.75 (inches) Travel AMP
Saddle seat	Manganese Rails Vetta TT Tri-Shock
Seat post extension	31.6 (millimeters) Diameter Control Tech Control Post

Norco VPS Shore

General Infos

Model	VPS Shore
Manufacturer	Norco
Year of production	2004
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	- Silver -Blue
Sizes	- Large - medium - small

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	Rear: 26 X 2.50 (inches) Kenda Nevagal Front: 26 X 2.50 (inches) Kenda Blue Groove
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Hayes HFX Magnesium Hydraulic Disc Levers Hayes HFX Magnesium Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	QR-20 Axle Rear: Formula DC-36 10 (millimeters) Thru-axle Front: Formula DH DC-91
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Alex Supra D
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	14ga. Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame type	Monocoque
Handlebar construction	TruVativ Holzfeller
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Marzocchi Integrated
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA The Pig DH

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) SRAM PC-59
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano Saint
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32 Teeth Shimano Saint
Gear shift levers	Shimano Deore XT Rear and SRAM Rocket Shorty Front
Rear gear set	11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed

Norco VPS Shore Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Saint SGS
Fork material	Dual Crown Aluminum
Fork type	177 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi Super-T

Other Specs of Norco VPS Shore

Component group sets	Downhill Mix
Pedals details	TruVativ Holzfeller
Rear shock absorber	6.1 (inches) - 7.09 (inches) Adjustable Travel Fox Vanilla RC
Saddle seat	Selle Italia Karve
Seat post extension	30.0 (millimeters) Diameter Titec Scoper