Norco VPS-FLUID-1 2003 VS Specialized EPIC MARATHON 2008 specs comparison

Norco VPS-Fluid-1
General InfosModel | VPS-Fluid-1 |
Manufacturer | Norco |
Year of production | 2003 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Red and White |
Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda Kinetics |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Hayes Hydraulic Disc Levers Hayes HFX Magnesium Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano FH-M525 Front: Shimano HB-M525 |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Sun Rims DS2-XC |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Easton EA50 |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Easton EA50 |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA #20 Alloy 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 SL |
Crankset parts and sizes | TruVativ Stylo SL |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Norco VPS-Fluid-1 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Dual-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Deore |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT GS |
Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 130 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi Z-1 Freeride |
Other Specs of Norco VPS-Fluid-1
Component group sets | Downhill Mix |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M505 SPD |
Rear shock absorber | 4.5 (inches) - 5.5 (inches) Adjustable Travel Fox Float RL |
Saddle seat | Axiom Velo |
Seat post extension | Axiom 101 |

Specialized Epic Marathon
General InfosModel | Epic Marathon |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Ano Black and White |
Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized Fast Track Control LK |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | 160 (millimeters) Rear Brakes 185 (millimeters) Front and Magura Marta Magura Marta Levers Magura Marta |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: DT Swiss Front: Specialized Hi Lo Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 32-hole DT Swiss XR 4.2D |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Niples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0/1.7/1.8 Butted DT Swiss Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | M5 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | 31.8 6 Up 640 (millimeters) Wide 8 Back Specialized OS XC Low Rise Carbon Bar |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | 3D Forged With CNC Finish 31.8 (millimeters) Clamp Specialized |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) SRAM PC-971 With Power Link |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano XT |
Crankset parts and sizes | 2-piece Crank and BB 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano M-760 XT Hollowtech II |
Gear shift levers | SRAM X-0 Trigger |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Specialized Epic Marathon Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Dual-pull and clamp-on 34.9 (millimeters) Shimano XT |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X-0 |
Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Fox F100 RLC |
Other Specs of Specialized Epic Marathon
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Crank Brothers Smarty |
Rear shock absorber | 100 (millimeters) Travel Specialized AFR Flow Control |
Saddle seat | Ti Rails Specialized Phenom |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Setback |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Norco provided us with the latest version of its VPS-Fluid-1 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Norco VPS-Fluid-1 Mountain bike here
- Get your Specialized Epic Marathon manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Epic Marathon Mountain bike here