Norco VPS-3 1998 VS Diamondback SORTIE 3 2009 specs comparison
Norco VPS-3
General Infos| Model | VPS-3 |
| Manufacturer | Norco |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Orange 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 | Tektro RBP-377A Levers Shimano STX-RC 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 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 SE-1 |
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 |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-6.0 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Norco VPS-3 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano STX-RC Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Indy C |
Other Specs of Norco VPS-3
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Victor |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Nitrox |
| Seat post extension | Axiom Comp |
Diamondback Sortie 3
General Infos| Model | Sortie 3 |
| Manufacturer | Diamondback |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Metallic Deep Dark Sea and Cave Green |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.20 (inches) WTB Wolverine Comp |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid Juicy 5 Hydraulic Levers Avid Juicy 5 With 185 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Avid Juicy 5 With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Alloy Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic XM317 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Aluminum With Hydroformed TT & Butted DT |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Easton EA50 Lo Rise |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Easton EA50 31.8 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Cane Creek |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | SRAM PC-971 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | TruVativ GXP |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth TruVativ Firex 3.2 |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM X.9 Trigger |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Diamondback Sortie 3 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.9 |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 130 (millimeters) Travel Fox 32 Float RL |
Other Specs of Diamondback Sortie 3
| Component group sets | SRAM X.9/mix |
| Pedals details | DB Sound Alloy |
| Rear shock absorber | 5 (inches) Travel Fox Float RP23 |
| Saddle seat | WTB Silverado |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Easton EA50 Two-bolt |
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 Diamondback Sortie 3 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Diamondback Sortie 3 Mountain bike here