Norco VPS-LAUNCH 2002 VS Specialized BIGHIT FSR III 2006 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 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 |

Specialized Bighit FSR III
General InfosModel | Bighit FSR III |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 2006 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Not found |
Sizes |
- Not available |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 2 Ply Butyl Insert Aramid Bead Soft Compound 26 X 2.30 (inches) Specialized Chunder 60 TPI |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid Juicy 5 Levers Hydraulic Disc With 8 (inches) Polygon Rotor Brakes Avid Juicy 5 |
Hubs for disc brakes | 135 (millimeters) Spacing 20 (millimeters) Thru Axle Rear: Specialized Disc Bolt On Axle Front: Specialized Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Mavic EX325 Disc |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 6061 aluminum c |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | 31.8 (millimeters) Clamp 6 Degree and 9 Degree 6061 Alloy Specialized Demo Rise Bar |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Integrated Marzocchi 888 For 31.8 (millimeters) Bar |
Headset size | Alloy Upper Cup With OS Bearing 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | SRAM PC-971 With Power Link |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | Truvativ Howitzer XR |
Crankset parts and sizes | 170 (millimeters) With BlackSpire DS-1 Alloy Bash Guard Chain Guide 34 Teeth Truvativ Hussefelt |
Gear shift levers | 9-speed SRAM X-7 Trigger |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Specialized Bighit FSR III Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
Derailleur (Rear) | Micro Cage SRAM X-9 |
Fork material | Dual Crown Magnesium and aluminum |
Fork type | 200 (millimeters) Marzocchi 888 VF |
Other Specs of Specialized Bighit FSR III
Component group sets | SRAM Mix |
Pedals details | 3 (millimeters) Pressed Pins 9/16 (inches) Cr-Mo Axle Alloy Platform |
Rear shock absorber | 208 (millimeters) Travel 8.75x2.75 (inches) Fox DHX 3.0 Coil |
Saddle seat | 8 (millimeters) Hollow Cro-Mo Rails With X-Brace Specialized Freeride Light |
Seat post extension | Titec Scoper Telescopic |
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 Specialized Bighit FSR III manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Bighit FSR III Mountain bike here