Norco VPS-3 2000 VS Schwinn HOMEGROWN STRAIGHT 8 1999 specs comparison
Norco VPS-3
General InfosModel | VPS-3 |
Manufacturer | Norco |
Year of production | 2000 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -White and Red |
Sizes | - Large - medium - small |
Sizes | - Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.40 (inches) Mitsuboshi Rokko |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Hayes LeversHayes Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeSun Rims Rhyno Lite |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Axiom Riser |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Axiom Gravity |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless WTB Momentum Alloy |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 1/8 (inches)SRAM PC-59 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN52 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethRace Face Prodigy |
Gear shift levers | SRAM Attack Half Pipe |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Norco VPS-3 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore XT |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum |
Fork type | 5.1 (inches) TravelMarzocchi Bomber Z-3 QR 20 |
Other Specs of Norco VPS-3
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Victor |
Rear shock absorber | 4.0 (inches)-5.0 (inches) Adjustable TravelFox Vanilla |
Saddle seat | Selle Bassano |
Seat post extension | Axiom |

Schwinn Homegrown Straight 8
General InfosModel | Homegrown Straight 8 |
Manufacturer | Schwinn |
Year of production | 1999 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Jet Black with Bass Boat Gold |
Sizes | - Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.20 (inches) Michelin Wild Gripper DH |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Hayes LeversHayes Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Ringle Oversize Downhill |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic D 521 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Butted7005 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | 1.5 (inches) RiseAnswer DH Bar |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Kore B-52 |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Cane Creek |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG92 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-M952 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 48 TeethShimano XTR M951 DH |
Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR RapidFire SL Rear |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth9-speed |
Schwinn Homegrown Straight 8 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Chain Retention Device |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR |
Fork material | Double Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 6.0 (inches) TravelRock Shox Boxxer Pro |
Other Specs of Schwinn Homegrown Straight 8
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M636 SPD |
Rear shock absorber | 8.0 (inches) TravelRock Shox Super Deluxe Yank |
Saddle seat | Chromoly RailsFi'zi:k Nisene |
Seat post extension | Titec AL-235 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Norco provided us with the latest version of its VPS-3 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Norco VPS-3 Mountain bike here
- Get your Schwinn Homegrown Straight 8 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Schwinn Homegrown Straight 8 Mountain bike here