Norco VPS-LAUNCH 2002 VS Kona THE KING 2006 specs comparison
Norco VPS-Launch
General Infos| Model | 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 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 |
Kona The King
General Infos| Model | The King |
| Manufacturer | Kona |
| Year of production | 2006 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Blue and White |
| Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.20 (inches) Nokian NBX Lite Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes Hydraulic HFX-9 XC Carbon Levers Hayes Hydraulic HFX-9 XC Carbon Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | FSA X300 |
| Rims manufacturer | FSA X300 Wheelset |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | FSA Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Kona Scandium Butted 4 (inches) Travel |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Race Face Evolve Low Riser XC |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Race Face Evolve XC |
| Headset size | Aheadset SAS |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano CN-HG53 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Race Face Evolve XC X-Type |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Race Face Evolve XC X-type |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Kona The King Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Fox Float RP3 |
Other Specs of Kona The King
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M520 Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | 4 (inches) Travel Fox F100RL |
| Saddle seat | WTB Rocket V Race Carbon |
| Seat post extension | Race Face Evolve XC |
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 The King manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Kona The King Mountain bike here