Norco VPS-LAUNCH 2002 VS Jamis DAKAR XLT 2005 specs comparison

Norco VPS-Launch
General InfosModel | VPS-Launch |
Manufacturer | Norco |
Year of production | 2002 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
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 KineticsFront: 26 X 2.60 (inches) Kenda Kinetics |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Hayes Hydraulic Disc LeversHayes Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | QR-20 Axle Rear: Shimano Deore XT DiscFront: Formula DH DC-91 |
Rims manufacturer | Alex 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 | 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) SpindleTruVativ Sealex XR-DH |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32 TeethRace Face Prodigy With Bashguard |
Gear shift levers | Shimano LX Rapidfire Rear and SRAM Rocket Short Front |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-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 CrownAluminum |
Fork type | 6.0 (inches) TravelMarzocchi 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 TravelFox Vanilla |
Saddle seat | 8 (millimeters) RailsSetlaz |
Seat post extension | Axiom Pro |

Jamis Dakar XLT
General InfosModel | Dakar XLT |
Manufacturer | Jamis |
Year of production | 2005 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Ano Black |
Sizes | - 13 (inches)- 15 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.30 (inches) Hutchinson Spider |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Front and Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Rear LeversHayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano FH-M475 DiscFront: Shimano HB-M475 Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeWTB SpeedDisc |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight GaugeWTB Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Truvativ XC Riser |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | TruVativ XR |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Zero Stack Threadless WTB Race |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG73 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) SpindleTruVativ ISIS SPL |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethTruVativ Hussefelt |
Gear shift levers | SRAM X-7 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth9-speed |
Jamis Dakar XLT Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)SRAM X.7 |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.7 |
Fork material | Single CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 130 (millimeters) TravelFox Vanilla R |
Other Specs of Jamis Dakar XLT
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M505 SPD |
Rear shock absorber | 125 (millimeters) TravelFox Float R |
Saddle seat | WTB Laser V Comp |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterTruVativ XR Single Clamp |
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 Jamis Dakar XLT manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Jamis Dakar XLT Mountain bike here