Norco VPS-2 1998 VS AMP Research B3 1999 specs comparison

Norco VPS-2

General Infos

Model	VPS-2
Manufacturer	Norco
Year of production	1998
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Color choice	-Yellow and black
Sizes	- Large - medium - small
Sizes	- Large - medium - small

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 1.95 (inches) Panaracer Duster
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano STX-RC Levers Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano STX-RC
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Sun Rims CR18
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Not Available
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Axiom Riser
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Axiom Comp
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset STS

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sachs PC-41
Bottom bracket shell width	73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	110 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/42 Teeth Shimano STX-RC
Gear shift levers	Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set	11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed

Norco VPS-2 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano STX-RC Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material	Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type	Rock Shox Judy T2

Other Specs of Norco VPS-2

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	Shimano PD-M535 SPD
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle Italia Nitrox
Seat post extension	Axiom Comp

AMP Research B3

General Infos

Model	B3
Manufacturer	AMP Research
Year of production	1999
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Black
Sizes	- Large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 1.90 (inches) Hutchinson On The Rocks
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Alivio Levers AMP D1 Hydraulic Disc Brake System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Shimano STX-RC Front: AMP Research D1
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Sun Rims CR18
Spoke nipples type	Alloy Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Alcoa Alcalyte 6013 T6 Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Hsin Lung Aluminum
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	Hsin Lung Aluminum
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG90
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) Threadless
Bottom bracket type	110 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP27
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/42 Teeth Shimano Alivio
Gear shift levers	Shimano Alivio RapidFire SL
Rear gear set	11 - 30 Teeth 9-speed

AMP Research B3 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Alivio
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Alivio
Fork material	Linkage Crown Alcoa Alcalyte 6013 T6 Aluminum
Fork type	2.25 (inches) Travel AMP Research F3 XC

Other Specs of AMP Research B3

Component group sets	Shimano Alivio
Pedals details	Platform
Rear shock absorber	3.0 (inches) Travel AMP Research
Saddle seat	Serfas Lola
Seat post extension	31.6 (millimeters) Diameter JD Components