Norco VPS LAUNCH 2001 VS Alpinestars RSA-840 1996 specs comparison

Norco VPS Launch

General Infos

Model	VPS Launch
Manufacturer	Norco
Year of production	2001
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Color choice	-Green
Sizes	- Large - medium - small
Sizes	- Large - medium - small

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.40 (inches) WTB MotoRaptor DNA
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Grimeca System 8 Levers Grimeca System 8 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Formula Disc
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Vuelta Excalibur
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	6061 T6 Aluminum With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger
Frame type	Monocoque
Handlebar construction	FUNN Full On
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	FUNN Honcho Flip Flop
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG72
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Race Face Spline
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/Bash Guard Teeth Race Face Prodigy
Gear shift levers	SRAM Rocket
Rear gear set	11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed

Norco VPS Launch Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Deore XT GS
Fork material	Double Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum
Fork type	5.0 (inches) Travel Marzocchi Bomber Z-1 QR 20

Other Specs of Norco VPS Launch

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	Axiom Flats
Rear shock absorber	5.5 (inches) Travel Fox Float R
Saddle seat	Norco North Shore
Seat post extension	30.0 (millimeters) Diameter Axiom

Alpinestars RSA-840

General Infos

Model	RSA-840
Manufacturer	Alpinestars
Year of production	1996
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Color choice	-Yellow
Sizes	- 40 cm (centimeters) - 45 cm (centimeters) - 50 cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB Primal Raptor Kevlar
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Tektro RBP-370A Levers Tektro 870AG Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Not Available
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Araya TM-810
Spoke nipples type	Alloy Nipples
Spoke wheel	1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Chromoly Rear Triangle Double-butted 7005 Aluminum
Frame type	Welded Aluminum
Handlebar construction	Alpinestars XC
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Alpinestars XC
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) YST Light

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC SS-91S
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/42 Teeth Sugino Impel 700
Gear shift levers	Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Rear gear set	11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed

Alpinestars RSA-840 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material	Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type	Rock Shox Judy XC

Other Specs of Alpinestars RSA-840

Component group sets	Shimano Deore XT and LX
Pedals details	Fasten NWL-85M With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorber	3.0 (inches) Travel Fox Alps-4R
Saddle seat	Velo VL-253
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Alpinestars XC