Norco VPS-Launch 2003 Technical specs and features

Brand Norco
Model VPS-Launch
First production 2003
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Norco VPS-Launch Parts   
Available Sizes - Large
- medium
- small


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.60 (inches) Nokian Gazza Jr.
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (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 typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeMonocoque
Handlebar constructionF.u.n.n. Full On
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsF.u.n.n. Serial Rippa
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA TH-870 Semi Cartridge

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
SRAM PC-59
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ ISIS Spline
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32 Teeth
TruVativ Hussefelt With Bashguard
Gear shift leversShimano 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 setsDownhill Mix
Available colors - Blue
- Grey
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-A18 Platform With Replaceable Pins
Rear shock absorber 5.0 (inches) - 6.1 (inches) Adjustable Travel
Fox Vanilla RC
Saddle seatF.u.n.n. Full Throttle
Seat post extension 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy Telescopic


Norco VPS-Launch bike review

Norco produced the VPS-Launch bike in 2003 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle.
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 Blue and Grey .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.60" Nokian Gazza Jr. tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Alex DX-32, 32-hole. Norco equiped this exact model with Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes Hydraulic Disc levers braking system and Front: Formula DH DC-91, QR-20 axle, Rear: Formula DH/DC-36-1, 12mm thru-axle hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Norco used 6061 T6 aluminum material for the frame. F.u.n.n. Full On high strength material is used on the handlebar of this VPS-Launch to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of F.u.n.n. Serial Rippa.
For the smoothest biking experience TruVativ Hussefelt 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 Deore rear/SRAM Attack Shorty front gear shift levers.