Bianchi SUPER GL 1997 VS Norco VPS-1 1999 specs comparison
Bianchi Super GL
General InfosModel | Super GL |
Manufacturer | Bianchi |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Celeste |
Sizes | - 17.5 (inches)- 20 (inches) |
Sizes | - 17.5 (inches)- 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Michelin Wild Gripper Lite-S Kevlar |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano XTR LeversShimano XTR V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano XTR |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 211 SUP CD |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double ButtedWheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Butted7005 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Titec 118 Titanium |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Titec T-Slot Chromoly |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Pro WCS |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG90 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 112.5 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-M950 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/46 TeethShimano XTR |
Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-speed Titanium |
Bianchi Super GL Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pullShimano XTR Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownMagnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Judy SL |
Other Specs of Bianchi Super GL
Component group sets | Shimano XTR 950 |
Pedals details | Time Carbon and titanium |
Rear shock absorber | 3.5 (inches) TravelCane Creek AD-8 |
Saddle seat | Titec Berserker |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterTitec C191 |

Norco VPS-1
General InfosModel | VPS-1 |
Manufacturer | Norco |
Year of production | 1999 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Green and Black |
Sizes | - Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.20 (inches) WTB TyrannoRaptor |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Hayes Front and Magura Hydrostop Rear LeversHayes Hydraulic Disc Front and Magura Hydraulic HS33 Rear Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano XTRFront: Hayes and Hugi |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeSun Rims Rhyno Lite |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
Frame type | Monocoque |
Handlebar construction | Axiom DH |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Axiom DH |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless WTB Momentum Grease Guard |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG72 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN72 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 48 TeethRace Face Turbine DH |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift Plasma Rear |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth9-speed |
Norco VPS-1 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Chain Retention Device |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
Fork material | Double Triple-clamp CrownAluminum |
Fork type | 7.0 (inches) TravelMarzocchi Monster T |
Other Specs of Norco VPS-1
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M636 SPD |
Rear shock absorber | 5.5 (inches)-6.5 (inches) Adjustable TravelFox Vanilla R |
Saddle seat | Chromoly RailsWTB SSTX |
Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) DiameterAxiom |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Bianchi provided us with the latest version of its Super GL bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Bianchi Super GL Mountain bike here
- Get your Norco VPS-1 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Norco VPS-1 Mountain bike here