Norco VPS-3 1998 VS Norco DEFENDER 2004 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 |
Norco Defender
General Infos| Model | Defender |
| Manufacturer | Norco |
| Year of production | 2004 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Gray |
| Sizes |
- 15.5 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Innova On and off Road |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Levers Aluminum Linear-pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Rear: Formula Nutted Front: Formula Aluminum |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Strong E |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Chung Nan UCP |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Hi-tensile Steel |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | 1 (inches) Rise Steel |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Quill Steel |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Victor VP-MH-501 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Chin Haur CH-32 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth SR Suntour XCC-150PB |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano EF-29 EZ-Fire |
| Rear gear set | 14 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Norco Defender Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano C050 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano TX-50 |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | SR Suntour M-5000 |
Other Specs of Norco Defender
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Victor VP-872N |
| Rear shock absorber | Dynamount DV-6 |
| Saddle seat | Velo VL-2016 |
| Seat post extension | 28.6 (millimeters) Diameter Steel |
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 Norco Defender manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Norco Defender Mountain bike here