Norco VPS-LAUNCH 2003 VS Kona KAHUNA 2002 specs comparison

Norco VPS-Launch
General InfosModel | 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 LeversHayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | 12 (millimeters) Thru-axle QR-20 Axle Rear: Formula DH and DC-36-1Front: Formula DH DC-91 |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeAlex DX-32 |
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 | 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 TeethTruVativ Hussefelt With Bashguard |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore Rear and SRAM Attack Shorty Front |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-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 CrownAluminum |
Fork type | 170 (millimeters) TravelMarzocchi 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 TravelFox Vanilla RC |
Saddle seat | F.u.n.n. Full Throttle |
Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) DiameterKalloy Telescopic |

Kona Kahuna
General InfosModel | Kahuna |
Manufacturer | Kona |
Year of production | 2002 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Blue and White |
Sizes | - 14 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 21 (inches)- 23 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Terra Firma |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid AD 3 LeversAvid Single Digit 3 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano QRFront: Shimano |
Rims manufacturer | Mavic X 139 N |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 15ga. Front and 14ga. Rear Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Double-butted7005 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Kona Aluminum Riser |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Kona Control |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset STS |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG53 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Tien Hsin BB-7420 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethTruVativ Firex LR |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth9-speed |
Kona Kahuna Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore |
Fork material | Single Triple-clamp CrownAluminum |
Fork type | 3.15 (inches) TravelRock Shox Judy TT |
Other Specs of Kona Kahuna
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Wellgo MTB With Clips And Straps |
Rear shock absorber | Fox Vanilla |
Saddle seat | SDG Comfort Comp |
Seat post extension | Kona Thumb |
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 Kona Kahuna manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Kona Kahuna Mountain bike here