Norco VPS-LAUNCH 2003 VS Giant ANTHEM 2 2006 specs comparison
Norco VPS-Launch
General Infos| Model | VPS-Launch |
| Manufacturer | Norco |
| Year of production | 2003 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Grey -Blue |
| 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 Levers Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | 12 (millimeters) Thru-axle QR-20 Axle Rear: Formula DH and DC-36-1 Front: Formula DH DC-91 |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Alex DX-32 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | Monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | F.u.n.n. Full On |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | F.u.n.n. Serial Rippa |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA TH-870 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 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-Launch Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT |
| Fork material | Dual Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 170 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi Jr. T QR20 |
Other Specs of Norco VPS-Launch
| Component group sets | Downhill Mix |
| Pedals details | Wellgo LU-A18 Platform With Replaceable Pins |
| Rear shock absorber | 5.0 (inches) - 6.1 (inches) Adjustable Travel Fox Vanilla RC |
| Saddle seat | F.u.n.n. Full Throttle |
| Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy Telescopic |
Giant Anthem 2
General Infos| Model | Anthem 2 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2006 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Red |
| Sizes |
- 14.5 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Python Air Light |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes Levers Hayes HFX-9 XC Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | DT Cerit Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | Rear: Mavic XC717 Front: Mavic XC 717 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | DT Swiss Competition Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | ALUXX SL Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Easton EA50 XC |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Easton EA50 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG53 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Race Face Evolve XC X-Type |
| Crankset parts and sizes | Race Face Evolve XC X-Type |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant Anthem 2 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Clamp-on Shimano Deore LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 80 (millimeters) Travel Manitou R7 Elite TPC Lockout |
Other Specs of Giant Anthem 2
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.5 (inches) Travel Manitou S-Type SRL |
| Saddle seat | WTB Shadow V Team |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Easton EA50 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Norco provided us with the latest version of its VPS-Launch bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Norco VPS-Launch Mountain bike here
- Get your Giant Anthem 2 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Anthem 2 Mountain bike here