Norco VPS-DROP 2003 VS Barracuda XXC 1997 specs comparison

Norco VPS-Drop
General InfosModel | VPS-Drop |
Manufacturer | Norco |
Year of production | 2003 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - Grey-Black |
Sizes | - Large - medium - small |
Sizes | - Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.60 (inches) Nokian Gazza Jr. |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Hayes Hydraulic Disc LeversHayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Rear: Shimano FH-M525Front: Joy Tech Aluminum |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeSun Rims Single Track |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
Frame type | Monocoque |
Handlebar construction | Axiom Riser |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Axiom Alloy |
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 | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | TruVativ ISIS Spline |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32 TeethTruVativ Hussefelt With Bashguard |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore Rear and SRAM Attack Shorty Front |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Norco VPS-Drop Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Dual-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano Deore |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
Fork material | Dual CrownAluminum |
Fork type | 130 (millimeters) TravelMarzocchi Jr. T QR20 |
Other Specs of Norco VPS-Drop
Component group sets | Downhill Mix |
Pedals details | Wellgo LU-A18 Platform With Replaceable Pins |
Rear shock absorber | 4.5 (inches) - 5.5 (inches) Adjustable TravelFox Vanilla R |
Saddle seat | 8 (millimeters) RailsSetlaz |
Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) DiameterKalloy SP-351 |

Barracuda XXC
General InfosModel | XXC |
Manufacturer | Barracuda |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Team yellow and metallic silver |
Sizes | - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.90 (inches) Hutchinson On The Rocks |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Dia-Compe PC-7 EXA LeversShimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore LX |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeWeinmann Zac 19 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeSapim Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Chromoly |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | JY 175HB Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Cuda One-piece Aluminum |
Handlebar stem details | Kalloy Uno |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless YST CS558 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Sachs SC-40 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-LP26 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethSugino Impel 500 |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift ESP 500 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-speed |
Barracuda XXC Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano STX Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Grip Shift ESP 5.0 |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum |
Fork type | Answer Manitou Pro C |
Other Specs of Barracuda XXC
Component group sets | Grip Shift and Shimano STX |
Pedals details | Wellgo WPD-96F Clipless |
Rear shock absorber | 3.75 (inches) TravelDyna-mount DN-80 |
Saddle seat | Manganese RailsVetta TT Tri-Shock |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterKalloy SP-248 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Norco provided us with the latest version of its VPS-Drop bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Norco VPS-Drop Mountain bike here
- Get your Barracuda XXC manual book version yo know further about this bike
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