Norco VPS-LAUNCH 2002 VS Specialized EPIC EXPERT EVO 2011 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 |

Specialized Epic Expert Evo
General InfosModel | Epic Expert Evo |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 2011 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Gld and Blk |
Sizes | - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.0 (inches) Specialized The Captain ControlFront: 26 X 2.2 (inches) S-Works Purgatory |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid Elixir CR SL LeversAvid Elixir CR SL Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Roval Control AL |
Rims manufacturer | 24-hole and 28-holeRoval Control AL |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 1.8/1.6 Double-buttedDT Swiss Competition Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | M5 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Specialized XC Low Rise |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Specialized XC |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) - 1 1/2 (inches) Campy Spec Integrated Sealed Cartridge Bearing |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | KMC X10 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | SRAM GXP |
Crankset parts and sizes | SRAM Carbon S-2200 |
Gear shift levers | SRAM X.9 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 36 Teeth10-speed |
Specialized Epic Expert Evo Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | S3 Direct MountSRAM X.7 |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.0 |
Fork material | Single CrownAlloy Steerer |
Fork type | 120 (millimeters) TravelRockShox SID 120 RLT |
Other Specs of Specialized Epic Expert Evo
Component group sets | SRAM Mix |
Pedals details | Resin Test Ride Pedals |
Rear shock absorber | 100 (millimeters) TravelFox Mini-Brain |
Saddle seat | Specialized BG Phenom Comp |
Seat post extension | Height AdjustableSpecialized Co (millimeters)and Post |
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 Epic Expert Evo manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Epic Expert Evo Mountain bike here