Giant XTC DS2 1999 VS Norco VPS SHORE 2004 specs comparison

Giant XtC DS2
General InfosModel | XtC DS2 |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 1999 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Blue Wonder and Black |
Sizes | - 16.5 (inches)- 18.5 (inches)- 21.5 (inches) |
Sizes | - 16.5 (inches)- 18.5 (inches)- 21.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.90 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Dia-Compe DP-7 Alloy Direct Pull LeversDia-Compe 758 Direct Pull With Linear Spring Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano STX-RC |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeWTB SpeedMaster |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double-buttedStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | ButtedGiant SL CU92 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Titec HF 141 Alloy |
Handlebar extender | Titec Shorties |
Handlebar stem details | Titec Lil' AL |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange TG Aheadset |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC Z9200 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Tange Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethShimano Deore LX |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth9-speed |
Giant XtC DS2 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore LX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 3.15 (inches) TravelAnswer Manitou SX E |
Other Specs of Giant XtC DS2
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Double-sidedMTB Clipless |
Rear shock absorber | 3.0 (inches) TravelFox Air Vanilla |
Saddle seat | WTB SST.XCZ |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum Micro-adjust |

Norco VPS Shore
General InfosModel | 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 NevagalFront: 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 LeversHayes HFX Magnesium Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | QR-20 Axle Rear: Formula DC-36 10 (millimeters) Thru-axleFront: Formula DH DC-91 |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeAlex Supra D |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight GaugeDT 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 TeethShimano Saint |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT Rear and SRAM Rocket Shorty Front |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-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 CrownAluminum |
Fork type | 177 (millimeters) TravelMarzocchi 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 TravelFox Vanilla RC |
Saddle seat | Selle Italia Karve |
Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) DiameterTitec Scoper |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Giant provided us with the latest version of its XtC DS2 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant XtC DS2 Mountain bike here
- Get your Norco VPS Shore manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Norco VPS Shore Mountain bike here