Norco VPS-2 1998 VS Giant AC 2 2004 specs comparison
Norco VPS-2
General Infos| Model | VPS-2 |
| Manufacturer | Norco |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 |
Giant AC 2
General Infos| Model | AC 2 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2004 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Satin Gray |
| Sizes |
- 17 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.50 (inches) Michelin DH Comp |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Levers Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | 20 (millimeters) Axle Rear: Shimano Deore XT Front: Aluminum Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Sun Rims Rhyno Lite XL |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Aluxx SL Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Easton EA50 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Easton Vice 31.8 (millimeters) |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) American |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Race Face Evolve DH ISIS |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant AC 2 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 4.3 (inches)-5.1 (inches) Adjustable Travel Answer Manitou Sherman Firefly SPV |
Other Specs of Giant AC 2
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Time ATAC Z |
| Rear shock absorber | 5.50 (inches) - 6.50 (inches) Adjustable Travel Answer Manitou Swinger SPV |
| Saddle seat | WTB Laser V |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Easton EA50 |
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 AC 2 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant AC 2 Mountain bike here