Norco VPS Launch 2001 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Norco |
| Model | VPS Launch |
| First production | 2001 |
| 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 2.40 (inches) WTB MotoRaptor DNA |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Grimeca System 8 LeversGrimeca System 8 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeVuelta Excalibur |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger |
| Frame type | Monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | FUNN Full On |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | FUNN Honcho Flip Flop |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG72 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Race Face Spline |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/Bash Guard TeethRace Face Prodigy |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM Rocket |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Norco VPS Launch Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT GS |
| Fork material | Double Triple-clamp CrownAluminum |
| Fork type | 5.0 (inches) TravelMarzocchi Bomber Z-1 QR 20 |
Other Specs of Norco VPS Launch
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Available colors | - Green |
| Weight | 33.0 |
| Pedals details | Axiom Flats |
| Rear shock absorber | 5.5 (inches) TravelFox Float R |
| Saddle seat | Norco North Shore |
| Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) DiameterAxiom |
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Norco VPS Launch bike review
Norco produced the VPS Launch bike in 2001 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,365.00.VPS Launch bike is available in many sizes such as Large , medium and small .
Norco Mountain bike VPS Launch can be found in one single color which is Green.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.40" WTB MotoRaptor DNA tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Vuelta Excalibur, 32-hole. Norco equiped this exact model with Grimeca System 8 brakes, Grimeca System 8 levers braking system and Formula disc hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Norco used 6061 T6 aluminum with replaceable derailleur hanger material for the frame. FUNN 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 FUNN Honcho flip flop.
For the smoothest biking experience Race Face Prodigy, 22/32/Bash Guard teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG72 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Norco, the whole system is connected to a high reliability SRAM Rocket gear shift levers.