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
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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 tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (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 manufacturerAlex 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 construction 31.8 (millimeters)
F.u.n.n. Fat Boy Slim
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAxiom Shore
Headset size1 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 width73 (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 leversShimano 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 setsDownhill Mix
Available colors - Orange and Black
- Black
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsAxiom
Rear shock absorber 4.5 (inches) - 5.25 (inches) Adjustable Travel
Fox Vanilla
Saddle seat 8 (millimeters) Rails
Setlaz
Seat post extensionAxiom Pro


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.