Mongoose VRS 5.0 1997 VS Norco VPS-1 1999 specs comparison
Mongoose VRS 5.0
General Infos| Model | VRS 5.0 |
| Manufacturer | Mongoose |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Polished |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Hutchinson |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT Levers Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore XT Front: Shimano Deore XT Suspension |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 217 SUP |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted DT Competition Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Mongoose Pro Series |
| Handlebar extender | Mongoose |
| Handlebar stem details | Mongoose TSS |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset AL-2 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG51 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth White Industries Expert |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Mongoose VRS 5.0 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT GS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Judy DH |
Other Specs of Mongoose VRS 5.0
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
| Pedals details | Mongoose Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.0 (inches) Travel Rock Shox Super Deluxe |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Flite |
| Seat post extension | 31.4 (millimeters) Diameter Mongoose Ultralite |
Norco VPS-1
General Infos| Model | VPS-1 |
| Manufacturer | Norco |
| Year of production | 1999 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Green and Black |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.20 (inches) WTB TyrannoRaptor |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes Front and Magura Hydrostop Rear Levers Hayes Hydraulic Disc Front and Magura Hydraulic HS33 Rear Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano XTR 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 WTB Momentum Grease Guard |
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-UN72 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 48 Teeth Race Face Turbine DH |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift Plasma Rear |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Norco VPS-1 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Chain Retention Device |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
| Fork material | Double Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 7.0 (inches) Travel Marzocchi Monster T |
Other Specs of Norco VPS-1
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M636 SPD |
| Rear shock absorber | 5.5 (inches)-6.5 (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, Mongoose provided us with the latest version of its VRS 5.0 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Mongoose VRS 5.0 Mountain bike here
- Get your Norco VPS-1 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Norco VPS-1 Mountain bike here