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 |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Norco VPS-Launch Parts |
| Available 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 LeversHayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | 12 (millimeters) Thru-axle QR-20 Axle Rear: Formula DH and DC-36-1Front: Formula DH DC-91 |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeAlex DX-32 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| 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 Specs
| 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 TeethTruVativ Hussefelt With Bashguard |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore Rear and SRAM Attack Shorty Front |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-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 CrownAluminum |
| Fork type | 170 (millimeters) TravelMarzocchi Jr. T QR20 |
Other Specs of Norco VPS-Launch
| Component group sets | Downhill Mix |
| Available colors | - Blue- Grey |
| Weight | Unspecified |
| Pedals details | Wellgo LU-A18 Platform With Replaceable Pins |
| Rear shock absorber | 5.0 (inches) - 6.1 (inches) Adjustable TravelFox Vanilla RC |
| Saddle seat | F.u.n.n. Full Throttle |
| Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) DiameterKalloy Telescopic |
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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.