Norco VPS-2 1998 VS Kona BEAR 2002 specs comparison

Norco VPS-2 1998 comparison online with competitors

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 tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Panaracer Duster
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano STX-RC Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano STX-RC
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Rims CR18
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsNot Available
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAxiom Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAxiom Comp
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset STS

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs PC-41
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano STX-RC
Gear shift leversShimano 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 typeRock Shox Judy T2

Other Specs of Norco VPS-2

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M535 SPD
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Nitrox
Seat post extensionAxiom Comp


Kona Bear 2002 comparison online with competitors

Kona Bear

General Infos
Model Bear
Manufacturer Kona
Year of production 2002
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Color choice -Black and White
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Tioga Factory XC Extreme
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes HML Mechanical Disc Levers
Hayes HMX Mechanical Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore Disc
Rims manufacturerMavic X223 Disc
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 15ga. Front and 14ga. Rear Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKona DH Aluminum Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKoski Strong Hold XC
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset STS

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG53
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTien Hsin BB-9900 ISIS
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Race Face Prodigy
Gear shift leversShimano Deore
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Kona Bear Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material Single Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 4.0 (inches) Travel
Marzocchi MXC

Other Specs of Kona Bear

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M505 SPD
Rear shock absorberFox Float R
Saddle seatSDG Grand Prix
Seat post extensionIRD Quad 2


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