Norco VPS A-LINE 2005 VS Marin ALCHEMIST 4.8 2009 specs comparison

Norco VPS A-Line

General Infos

Model	VPS A-Line
Manufacturer	Norco
Year of production	2005
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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

Marin Alchemist 4.8

General Infos

Model	Alchemist 4.8
Manufacturer	Marin
Year of production	2009
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Dark Gray Anodized
Sizes	- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB Prowler MX
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Hayes Stroker Carbon Hydraulic Levers Hayes Stroker Carbon With V6 Rotor Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Mavic CrossRide Disc
Rims manufacturer	Mavic CrossRide Disc
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Not Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	6066 Hydroformed Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Double Butted 6061 Alloy OS Riser
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	FSA OS-150LX
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) FSA Orbit Z

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano HG73
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/44 Teeth Shimano SLX
Gear shift levers	Shimano SLX RapidFire
Rear gear set	11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed

Marin Alchemist 4.8 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano SLX
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano XT Shadow
Fork material	Single
Fork type	100 (millimeters) Travel RockShox SID

Other Specs of Marin Alchemist 4.8

Component group sets	Shimano SLX
Pedals details	Shimano PD-M520
Rear shock absorber	100 (millimeters) Travel Fox Float RP2
Saddle seat	WTB Silverado Race SL
Seat post extension	30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Comp Alloy Micro Adjust