Norco VPS-3 1998 VS Kona BLAST 2011 specs comparison

Norco VPS-3 1998 comparison online with competitors

Norco VPS-3

General Infos
Model VPS-3
Manufacturer Norco
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Orange 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 Tektro RBP-377A Levers
Shimano STX-RC 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
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 SE-1

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
Gear shift leversGrip 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 typeRock Shox Indy C

Other Specs of Norco VPS-3

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsVictor
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Nitrox
Seat post extensionAxiom Comp


Kona BLAST 2011 comparison online with competitors

Kona BLAST

General Infos
Model BLAST
Manufacturer Kona
Year of production 2011
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Color choice -Brilliant blue
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26x2.1 (inches) Maxxis Aspen
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26x2.1 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano M445 Levers
Shimano M445 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano M475 Disc
Front: Formula Disc
Rims manufacturerAlex ACE-18
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 15/14ga.
Stainless Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsKona Race Light 7005 Aluminum Butted
Frame typeAluminum
Handlebar constructionKona XC and BC Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKona XC and Road
Headset sizeFSA

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG53
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano
Crankset parts and sizes 42/34/24t Teeth
Shimano FC-M430
Gear shift leversShimano Alivio
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Kona BLAST Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Alivio
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore
Fork materialAluminum
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Tora TK Coil

Other Specs of Kona BLAST

Component group setsShimano Mix
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-A9
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Valcon Sport SE
Seat post extensionKona Thumb


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