Marin ALCHEMIST 4.8 2009 VS Norco VPS-2 1999 specs comparison
Marin Alchemist 4.8
General Infos| Model | Alchemist 4.8 |
| Manufacturer | Marin |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Dark Gray Anodized |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB Prowler MX |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes Stroker Carbon Hydraulic Levers Hayes Stroker Carbon With V6 Rotor Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic CrossRide Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic CrossRide Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 6066 Hydroformed Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Double Butted 6061 Alloy OS Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | FSA OS-150LX |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) FSA Orbit Z |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG73 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano Hollowtech II |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano SLX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano SLX RapidFire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Marin Alchemist 4.8 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano SLX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XT Shadow |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel RockShox SID |
Other Specs of Marin Alchemist 4.8
| Component group sets | Shimano SLX |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M520 |
| Rear shock absorber | 100 (millimeters) Travel Fox Float RP2 |
| Saddle seat | WTB Silverado Race SL |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Comp Alloy Micro Adjust |
Norco VPS-2
General Infos| Model | VPS-2 |
| Manufacturer | Norco |
| Year of production | 1999 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Black and Green |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.20 (inches) WTB TyrannoRaptor DH |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX Levers Hayes Cable-Actuated Disc Front and Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Rear Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore LX Front: Hayes and Hugi |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Sun Rims Rhyno Lite |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT 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 Dia-Tech ABN |
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) Spindle Shimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Race Face Turbine LP |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift Quarz |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Norco VPS-2 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 5.0 (inches) Travel Marzocchi Bomber Z-1 Dropoff |
Other Specs of Norco VPS-2
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M636 SPD |
| Rear shock absorber | 4.0 (inches)-5.4 (inches) Adjustable Travel Fox Vanilla R |
| Saddle seat | Chromoly Rails WTB SSTX |
| Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter Axiom |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Marin provided us with the latest version of its Alchemist 4.8 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Marin Alchemist 4.8 Mountain bike here
- Get your Norco VPS-2 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Norco VPS-2 Mountain bike here