Norco VPS-Launch 2002 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Norco |
| Model | VPS-Launch |
| First production | 2002 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Dual Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Norco VPS-Launch Parts |
| Available Sizes | - Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.35 (inches) Kenda Kinetics Front: 26 X 2.60 (inches) Kenda Kinetics |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes Hydraulic Disc Levers Hayes Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | QR-20 Axle Rear: Shimano Deore XT Disc Front: Formula DH DC-91 |
| Rims manufacturer | Alex DX-32 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | Monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | 31.8 (millimeters) F.u.n.n. Fat Boy Slim |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Axiom Shore |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA TH-858 Semi Cartridge |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) SRAM PC-59 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle TruVativ Sealex XR-DH |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32 Teeth Race Face Prodigy With Bashguard |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano LX Rapidfire Rear and SRAM Rocket Short Front |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Norco VPS-Launch Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Double Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 6.0 (inches) Travel Marzocchi Jr. T QR20 |
Other Specs of Norco VPS-Launch
| Component group sets | Downhill Mix |
| Available colors | - Orange and Black - Black |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Axiom |
| Rear shock absorber | 4.5 (inches) - 5.25 (inches) Adjustable Travel Fox Vanilla |
| Saddle seat | 8 (millimeters) Rails Setlaz |
| Seat post extension | Axiom Pro |
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Norco VPS-Launch bike review
Norco produced the VPS-Launch bike in 2002 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,349.00.
VPS-Launch bike is available in many sizes such as Large , medium and small .
Norco Mountain bike VPS-Launch can be found in a few colors, among these colors Orange and Black and Black .
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 2.60" Kenda Kinetics tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Alex DX-32. Norco equiped this exact model with Hayes Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes Hydraulic Disc levers braking system and Front: Formula DH DC-91, QR-20 axle, Rear: Shimano Deore XT Disc hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Norco used 6061 T6 aluminum material for the frame. F.u.n.n. Fat Boy Slim, 31.8mm high strength material is used on the handlebar of this VPS-Launch to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Axiom Shore.
For the smoothest biking experience Race Face Prodigy with bashguard, 22/32 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to SRAM PC-59 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Norco, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano LX Rapidfire rear/SRAM Rocket Short front gear shift levers.