Norco VPS-2 1999 VS Iron Horse MKIII ELITE 2008 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 Levers Hayes Cable-Actuated Disc Front and Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Rear Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore LX Front: Hayes and Hugi |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Sun Rims Rhyno Lite |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT 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) Spindle Shimano BB-UN52 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Race Face Turbine LP |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift Quarz |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-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 Crown Aluminum |
Fork type | 5.0 (inches) Travel Marzocchi 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 Travel Fox Vanilla R |
Saddle seat | Chromoly Rails WTB SSTX |
Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter Axiom |

Iron Horse MKIII Elite
General InfosModel | MKIII Elite |
Manufacturer | Iron Horse |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Black Satin |
Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Maxxis High Roller Front: 26 X 2.35 (inches) Maxxis High Roller |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano XT Levers Shimano XT Disc With 180 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Shimano XT Disc With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | DT Swiss 340 Centerlock Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole DT Swiss XR 4.2D |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14/15/14ga. DT Competition Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 6069 aluminum c |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Easton EA70 Low-rise |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Easton EA70 OS |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) FSA Orbit Z Carbon |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano HG93 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore XT |
Gear shift levers | Shimano XT Rapid Fire |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Iron Horse MKIII Elite Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano XT |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XT Shadow |
Fork material | Single |
Fork type | 130 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Revelation 426 Dual Air |
Other Specs of Iron Horse MKIII Elite
Component group sets | Shimano XT |
Pedals details | Crank Brothers Candy C |
Rear shock absorber | 5 (inches) Travel Fox Float R |
Saddle seat | WTB Silverado Team |
Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter Easton EA70 |
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 Iron Horse MKIII Elite manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Iron Horse MKIII Elite Mountain bike here