Norco VPS-2 1998 VS Rocky Mountain ELEMENT 50 2009 specs comparison

Norco VPS-2
General InfosModel | 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 |

Rocky Mountain Element 50
General InfosModel | Element 50 |
Manufacturer | Rocky Mountain |
Year of production | 2009 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Black and White |
Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 16.5 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 (inches) Hutchinson Toro |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Formula Oro K24 Hydraulic Levers Formula ORO K24 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic CrossRide Disc |
Rims manufacturer | Mavic CrossRide Disc |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Bladed Mavic CrossRide |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | RMB FORM 7005 Aluminum With Carbon Seatstays |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Race Face Evolve XC Low-rise |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Race Face Evolve XC |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) FSA Orbit MX |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano HG53-9 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Race Face Evolve XC X-Type |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Race Face Evolve XC X-Type |
Gear shift levers | Shimano SLX RapidFire |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Rocky Mountain Element 50 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano SLX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XT Shadow |
Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Fox 32 F100RL |
Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Element 50
Component group sets | Shimano SLX |
Pedals details | Crank Brothers Smarty |
Rear shock absorber | 100 (millimeters) Travel Fox Float RPL |
Saddle seat | WTB Silverado Race SL |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Race Face Evolve XC |
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 Rocky Mountain Element 50 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Rocky Mountain Element 50 Mountain bike here