Norco DEFENDER 2004 VS K2 LAUNCH 5.0 2002 specs comparison

Norco Defender
General InfosModel | Defender |
Manufacturer | Norco |
Year of production | 2004 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Gray |
Sizes | - 15.5 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 18.5 (inches) |
Sizes | - 15.5 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 18.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Innova On and off Road |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano LeversAluminum Linear-pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Rear: Formula NuttedFront: Formula Aluminum |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeStrong E |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight GaugeChung Nan UCP |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Hi-tensile Steel |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | 1 (inches) RiseSteel |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | QuillSteel |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Victor VP-MH-501 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC Z50 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Chin Haur CH-32 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 TeethSR Suntour XCC-150PB |
Gear shift levers | Shimano EF-29 EZ-Fire |
Rear gear set | 14 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Norco Defender Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano C050 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano TX-50 |
Fork material | Single CrownAluminum |
Fork type | SR Suntour M-5000 |
Other Specs of Norco Defender
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Victor VP-872N |
Rear shock absorber | Dynamount DV-6 |
Saddle seat | Velo VL-2016 |
Seat post extension | 28.6 (millimeters) DiameterSteel |

K2 Launch 5.0
General InfosModel | Launch 5.0 |
Manufacturer | K2 |
Year of production | 2002 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Black and White |
Sizes | - Large - medium - small - way big |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.125 (inches) WTB MutanoRaptor |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Magura Clara LeversMagura Clara Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeWTB Dual Duty |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | 1.25 (inches) RiseAluminum |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Aluminum Threadless |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC Z-9200 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) SpindleTruVativ Sealex XR-XC |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethRace Face Prodigy ISIS |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth9-speed |
K2 Launch 5.0 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Clamp-onShimano LX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT |
Fork material | Single Triple-clamp CrownAluminum |
Fork type | 4.0 (inches) TravelRock Shox Duke SL |
Other Specs of K2 Launch 5.0
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Time ATAC Alium |
Rear shock absorber | 3.5 (inches) TravelNoleen Sport Adjustable |
Saddle seat | WTB SST.X3 |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum Micro-adjust |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Norco provided us with the latest version of its Defender bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Norco Defender Mountain bike here
- Get your K2 Launch 5.0 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for K2 Launch 5.0 Mountain bike here