Norco VPS-2 1999 VS Giant ANTHEM X2 2010 specs comparison

Norco VPS-2
General InfosModel | VPS-2 |
Manufacturer | Norco |
Year of production | 1999 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Black and Green |
Sizes | - Large - medium - small |
Sizes | - Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.20 (inches) WTB TyrannoRaptor DH |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX LeversHayes Cable-Actuated Disc Front and Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Rear Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore LXFront: Hayes and Hugi |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeSun Rims Rhyno Lite |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
Frame type | Monocoque |
Handlebar construction | Axiom DH |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Axiom DH |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Tech ABN |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG72 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN52 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethRace Face Turbine LP |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift Quarz |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth9-speed |
Norco VPS-2 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum |
Fork type | 5.0 (inches) TravelMarzocchi Bomber Z-1 Dropoff |
Other Specs of Norco VPS-2
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M636 SPD |
Rear shock absorber | 4.0 (inches)-5.4 (inches) Adjustable TravelFox Vanilla R |
Saddle seat | Chromoly RailsWTB SSTX |
Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) DiameterAxiom |

Giant Anthem X2
General InfosModel | Anthem X2 |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2010 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Blue and Black |
Sizes | - Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Maxxis Crossmark Folding |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano XT LeversShimano XT 160 (millimeters) Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano SLXFront: ShimanoSLX |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic XM 317 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14/15/14ga. ButtedStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | ALUXX SL Aluminum |
Frame type | Not Available |
Handlebar construction | Giant Contact SL Low-rise 31.8 |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Giant Contact |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cartridge |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano HG-73 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano XT External |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethShimano XT |
Gear shift levers | Shimano XT Rapid Fire |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Giant Anthem X2 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Clamp-onShimano SLX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XT Shadow Top Normal |
Fork material | Not Available |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) TravelFox F100 RL |
Other Specs of Giant Anthem X2
Component group sets | Shimano XT and SLX |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | 4 (inches) TravelFox Float RP23 |
Saddle seat | Fi'zi:k Tundra With Kiu:m Rails |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) DiameterGiant Connect SL 375 (millimeters) |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Norco provided us with the latest version of its VPS-2 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Norco VPS-2 Mountain bike here
- Get your Giant Anthem X2 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Anthem X2 Mountain bike here