Norco VPS A-LINE 2005 VS Giant MCM 980 1997 specs comparison

Norco VPS A-Line
General InfosModel | VPS A-Line |
Manufacturer | Norco |
Year of production | 2005 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Black |
Sizes |
- Small - medium - large |
Sizes |
- Small - medium - large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.50 (inches) Kenda Nevegal |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Front and Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Rear Levers Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Formula 12 (millimeters) Axle Front: Novatec DH-41 20 (millimeters) |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Alex Supra N |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge DT Swiss Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
Frame type | Monocoque |
Handlebar construction | Titec El Norte |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Aricle |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA TH-872 Semi Cartridge |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) SRAM PC-59 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 118 (millimeters) Spindle TruVativ GIGA Pipe DH |
Crankset parts and sizes | 38 Teeth TruVativ Hussefelt With Bashguard |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Norco VPS A-Line Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Chain-retention Device TruVativ BoxGuide |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore |
Fork material | Dual Crown Aluminum |
Fork type | 200 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi 888 RT |
Other Specs of Norco VPS A-Line
Component group sets | Downhill Mix |
Pedals details | TruVativ Hussefelt |
Rear shock absorber | 6.2 (inches) - 7.8 (inches) Adjustable Travel Fox DHX |
Saddle seat | Titec Berserker |
Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy SP-351 |

Giant MCM 980
General InfosModel | MCM 980 |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Natural carbon and red |
Sizes |
- Medium |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho TT Kevlar Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Edge Kevlar |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Grip Shift SBS6 Carbon Levers Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore LX Front: Shimano Deore LX Suspension |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 220 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double Butted DT Competition Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Carbon Fiber Composite and CU92 Swingarm and 7005 Aluminum Rocker |
Frame type | Bonded Mainframe With TIG-welded Swingarm |
Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Direct Connect Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sachs SC-40 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN72 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano Deore LX |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Giant MCM 980 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and braze-on Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Judy XC |
Other Specs of Giant MCM 980
Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
Pedals details | Wellgo WPD-701 With Titanium Axle Clipless |
Rear shock absorber | 4.0 (inches) Travel Rock Shox Coupe Deluxe |
Saddle seat | Carbon Selle Royal Eclipse |
Seat post extension | 30.8 (millimeters) Diameter Tahoma DP 310 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Norco provided us with the latest version of its VPS A-Line bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Norco VPS A-Line Mountain bike here
- Get your Giant MCM 980 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant MCM 980 Mountain bike here