Marin ALCHEMIST 4.9 2009 VS Norco VPS-LAUNCH 2003 specs comparison

Marin Alchemist 4.9

General Infos

Model	Alchemist 4.9
Manufacturer	Marin
Year of production	2009
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Color choice	-Silver 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	Shimano XTR Hydraulic Levers Shimano XTR Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	DT Swiss 240S Centerlock Disc
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Mavic XC-117 Disc
Spoke nipples type	Alloy
Spoke wheel	14/16.5/15ga. Butted DT Swiss Super Comp Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	6066 Hydroformed Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Easton EC70 Monkey Lite SL OS
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Thomson Elite X-4 31.8
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) FSA Orbit Z

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano XTR
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano XTR Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/44 Teeth Shimano XTR
Gear shift levers	Shimano XTR Rapid Fire
Rear gear set	11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed

Marin Alchemist 4.9 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano XTR
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano XTR Shadow
Fork material	Single
Fork type	100 (millimeters) Travel RockShox SID Race

Other Specs of Marin Alchemist 4.9

Component group sets	Shimano XTR
Pedals details	Not Available
Rear shock absorber	100 (millimeters) Travel Fox Float RP23
Saddle seat	WTB Silverado Team
Seat post extension	30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite

Norco VPS-Launch

General Infos

Model	VPS-Launch
Manufacturer	Norco
Year of production	2003
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	- Grey -Blue
Sizes	- Large - medium - small

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.60 (inches) Nokian Gazza Jr.
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Hayes Hydraulic Disc Levers Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	12 (millimeters) Thru-axle QR-20 Axle Rear: Formula DH and DC-36-1 Front: Formula DH DC-91
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Alex DX-32
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	14ga. Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame type	Monocoque
Handlebar construction	F.u.n.n. Full On
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	F.u.n.n. Serial Rippa
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA TH-870 Semi Cartridge

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) SRAM PC-59
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	TruVativ ISIS Spline
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32 Teeth TruVativ Hussefelt With Bashguard
Gear shift levers	Shimano Deore Rear and SRAM Attack Shorty Front
Rear gear set	11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed

Norco VPS-Launch Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Deore XT
Fork material	Dual Crown Aluminum
Fork type	170 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi Jr. T QR20

Other Specs of Norco VPS-Launch

Component group sets	Downhill Mix
Pedals details	Wellgo LU-A18 Platform With Replaceable Pins
Rear shock absorber	5.0 (inches) - 6.1 (inches) Adjustable Travel Fox Vanilla RC
Saddle seat	F.u.n.n. Full Throttle
Seat post extension	30.0 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy Telescopic