K2 LAUNCH 4.0 2002 VS Norco FTS 1996 specs comparison

K2 Launch 4.0

General Infos

Model	Launch 4.0
Manufacturer	K2
Year of production	2002
Current price	🛒 View Price →
Color choice	-Black and White
Sizes	- Large - medium - small - way big
Sizes	- Large - medium - small - way big

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.125 (inches) WTB MutanoRaptor
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Avid Speed Dial 5 Levers Avid Mechanical Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano Deore
Rims manufacturer	32-hole WTB Dual Duty
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	7005 aluminum c
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	1.25 (inches) Rise Aluminum
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Aluminum Threadless
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	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	Sealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/42 Teeth Shimano FC-M440
Gear shift levers	Shimano Deore RapidFire SL
Rear gear set	11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed

K2 Launch 4.0 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Clamp-on Shimano LX
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material	Single Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum
Fork type	3.15 (inches)-4.0 (inches) Adjustable Travel Answer Manitou Black Comp 8100

Other Specs of K2 Launch 4.0

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	Shimano PD-M505 SPD
Rear shock absorber	3.5 (inches) Travel Noleen Sport Adjustable
Saddle seat	WTB SST.X3
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust

Norco FTS

General Infos

Model	FTS
Manufacturer	Norco
Year of production	1996
Current price	🛒 View Price →
Color choice	-Yellow
Sizes	- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	Rear: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Panaracer Smoke Front: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Panaracer Dart
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Tektro 369A Levers Tektro 870 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Not Available
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Sun Metal CR18
Spoke nipples type	Alloy Nipples
Spoke wheel	1.8 (millimeters) Double Butted DT Competition Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Heat-treated 6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded Aluminum
Handlebar construction	Axiom 6061
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Axiom 6061
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sachs SC40
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes	20/32/42 Teeth White Industries
Gear shift levers	Grip Shift SRT-600
Rear gear set	11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed

Norco FTS Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Top-pull Shimano Deore LX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material	Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum
Fork type	Answer Manitou Mach 5 SX

Other Specs of Norco FTS

Component group sets	Shimano Deore XT
Pedals details	Victor VP-102
Rear shock absorber	2.75 (inches) Travel Risse
Saddle seat	Ritchey Vector
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Axiom 6061