Dean DUKE XC ELITE 1998 VS Norco VPS LAUNCH 2001 specs comparison
Dean Duke XC Elite
General Infos| Model | Duke XC Elite |
| Manufacturer | Dean |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- polished -Brushed |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Rhino Racing V Levers Rhino Racing V Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore LX Front: Shimano Deore LX Suspension |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 238 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith XL Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Dean Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Rhino Aluminum |
| Handlebar stem details | Dean Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak SA-2 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Taya Pro Extreme |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Rhino Racing |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Dean Duke XC Elite Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Deore LX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Answer Manitou SX |
Other Specs of Dean Duke XC Elite
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 1.125 (inches) Travel Stratos Strata Pro |
| Saddle seat | Titanium Rails SDG Ventura Comp |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Dean Aluminum |
Norco VPS Launch
General Infos| Model | VPS Launch |
| Manufacturer | Norco |
| Year of production | 2001 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Green |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.40 (inches) WTB MotoRaptor DNA |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Grimeca System 8 Levers Grimeca System 8 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Vuelta Excalibur |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger |
| Frame type | Monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | FUNN Full On |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | FUNN Honcho Flip Flop |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG72 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Race Face Spline |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/Bash Guard Teeth Race Face Prodigy |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM Rocket |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Norco VPS Launch Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT GS |
| Fork material | Double Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 5.0 (inches) Travel Marzocchi Bomber Z-1 QR 20 |
Other Specs of Norco VPS Launch
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Axiom Flats |
| Rear shock absorber | 5.5 (inches) Travel Fox Float R |
| Saddle seat | Norco North Shore |
| Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter Axiom |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Dean provided us with the latest version of its Duke XC Elite bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Dean Duke XC Elite Mountain bike here
- Get your Norco VPS Launch manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Norco VPS Launch Mountain bike here