Norco VPS-1 1998 VS GT MARATHON CARBON EXPERT 2009 specs comparison
Norco VPS-1
General Infos| Model | VPS-1 |
| Manufacturer | Norco |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Black and orange |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Panaracer Duster Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Formula Hydraulic Front and Shimano XTR Rear Levers Formula Hydraulic Disc Front and Shimano XTR V-Brake Rear Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano XTR Front: Formula Disk |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Sun Rims Rhyno Lite |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.3 (millimeters) Double-butted DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | Monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | Axiom Gravity |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Axiom Gravity |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset AC |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sachs PC-61 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN72 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Race Face Turbine LP |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Norco VPS-1 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL |
| Fork material | Double Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | Marzocchi Jr. T |
Other Specs of Norco VPS-1
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M636 SPD |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Nitrox |
| Seat post extension | Axiom Pro |
GT Marathon Carbon Expert
General Infos| Model | Marathon Carbon Expert |
| Manufacturer | GT |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Black and Red |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Kenda Karma DTC |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano SLX Hydraulic Levers Shimano SLX Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic CrossRide Centerlock Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic CrossRide Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Mavic |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | GT I-Drive 4 Carbon Fiber |
| Frame type | Monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | Ritchey Pro Rizer OS |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Ritchey Pro |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) FSA Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG-73 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano SLX Hollowtech II |
| Crankset parts and sizes | Shimano SLX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano SLX RapidFire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
GT Marathon Carbon Expert Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano SLX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano SLX |
| Fork material | Single Crown Magnesium and aluminum |
| Fork type | 120 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Recon 335 Solo Air |
Other Specs of GT Marathon Carbon Expert
| Component group sets | Shimano SLX |
| Pedals details | Crank Brothers Candy C |
| Rear shock absorber | 4 (inches) Travel Fox Float R |
| Saddle seat | Fi'zi:k Gobi XM With Mg Rails |
| Seat post extension | 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter Ritchey 3D Forged |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Norco provided us with the latest version of its VPS-1 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Norco VPS-1 Mountain bike here
- Get your GT Marathon Carbon Expert manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for GT Marathon Carbon Expert Mountain bike here