Norco VPS-LAUNCH 2002 VS Alpinestars RSA-240 1996 specs comparison

Norco VPS-Launch

General Infos

Model	VPS-Launch
Manufacturer	Norco
Year of production	2002
Current price	🛒 View Price →
Color choice	- Black -Orange and Black
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 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	QR-20 Axle Rear: Shimano Deore XT Disc Front: Formula DH DC-91
Rims manufacturer	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	31.8 (millimeters) F.u.n.n. Fat Boy Slim
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-DH
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32 Teeth Race Face Prodigy With Bashguard
Gear shift levers	Shimano LX Rapidfire Rear and SRAM Rocket Short Front
Rear gear set	11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed

Norco VPS-Launch Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material	Double Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum
Fork type	6.0 (inches) Travel Marzocchi Jr. T QR20

Other Specs of Norco VPS-Launch

Component group sets	Downhill Mix
Pedals details	Axiom
Rear shock absorber	4.5 (inches) - 5.25 (inches) Adjustable Travel Fox Vanilla
Saddle seat	8 (millimeters) Rails Setlaz
Seat post extension	Axiom Pro

Alpinestars RSA-240

General Infos

Model	RSA-240
Manufacturer	Alpinestars
Year of production	1996
Current price	🛒 View Price →
Color choice	-Burgundy
Sizes	- 40 cm (centimeters) - 45 cm (centimeters) - 50 cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 1.90 (inches) Cheng Shin C-1040N
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Tektro 363AP Levers Tektro 862A Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Not Available
Rims manufacturer	36-hole Kin Lin RT-6n
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	4130 chromoly c
Frame type	TIG-welded Steel
Handlebar construction	Alpinestars XC
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Alpinestars XC
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) YST Sealed Tech

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG50
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/42 Teeth Shimano AceraX
Gear shift levers	Grip Shift SRT-300i
Rear gear set	11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed

Alpinestars RSA-240 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Alivio
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Alivio
Fork material	Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum
Fork type	Shockworks Actuator

Other Specs of Alpinestars RSA-240

Component group sets	Shimano Alivio
Pedals details	Fasten NWL-90K With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorber	3.0 (inches) Travel Dyna-mount
Saddle seat	Velo VL-253
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Alpinestars XC