Norco VPS-DROP 2002 VS AMP Research B3 1997 specs comparison
Norco VPS-Drop
General Infos| Model | VPS-Drop |
| Manufacturer | Norco |
| Year of production | 2002 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Grey and Silver -Blue and Silver |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.35 (inches) Kenda Kinetics Front: 26 X 2.60 (inches) Kenda Kinetics |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes Hydraulic Disc Levers Hayes HFX Magnesium Hydraulic Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | QR-20 Axle Rear: Shimano Deore Disc Front: Formula DH DC-91 |
| Rims manufacturer | Sun Rims Single Track |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | 31.8 (millimeters) Axiom Shore |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Axiom Shore |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA TH-858 Semi Cartridge |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) SRAM PC-59 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle TruVativ Sealex XR-XC |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32 Teeth TruVativ Hussefelt With Bashguard |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore Rear and SRAM Attack Shorty Front |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Norco VPS-Drop Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Fork material | Double Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 5.1 (inches) Travel Marzocchi DJ 1.5 QR20+ |
Other Specs of Norco VPS-Drop
| Component group sets | Downhill Mix |
| Pedals details | Victor VP-566 Platform With Replaceable Pins |
| Rear shock absorber | 4.5 (inches) - 5.25 (inches) Adjustable Travel Fox Vanilla |
| Saddle seat | 8 (millimeters) Rails Setlaz |
| Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter Axiom Pro |
AMP Research B3
General Infos| Model | B3 |
| Manufacturer | AMP Research |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- green -Ball burnished |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Hutchinson |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano STX-RC Levers Shimano STX-RC M-System 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) Double Butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Alcoa 6013 T6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Control Tech Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Control Tech |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG70 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano STX-RC |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano STX RapidFire Plus |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
AMP Research B3 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano STX-RC Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX-RC |
| Fork material | Dual Pivot Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | AMP Research F3 XC |
Other Specs of AMP Research B3
| Component group sets | Shimano STX |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 2.75 (inches) Travel AMP |
| Saddle seat | Manganese Rails Vetta TT Tri-Shock |
| Seat post extension | 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter Control Tech Control Post |
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 AMP Research B3 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for AMP Research B3 Mountain bike here