Norco VPS LAUNCH 2001 VS Giant GLORY DH 2008 specs comparison

Norco VPS Launch
General InfosModel | VPS Launch |
Manufacturer | Norco |
Year of production | 2001 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
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 LeversGrimeca System 8 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeVuelta Excalibur |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT 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 TeethRace Face Prodigy |
Gear shift levers | SRAM Rocket |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-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 CrownAluminum |
Fork type | 5.0 (inches) TravelMarzocchi 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) TravelFox Float R |
Saddle seat | Norco North Shore |
Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) DiameterAxiom |

Giant Glory DH
General InfosModel | Glory DH |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Team Blue and White |
Sizes | - Extra small - Small - Medium - Large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.5 (inches) Michelin DH 24 |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano LeversShimano Saint With 203 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Shimano Saint With 180 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Sun Ringle Abbah DH |
Rims manufacturer | Mavic EX729 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. ButtedDT Swiss Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | ALUXX SL Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Race Face Diabolus DH |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Race Face Diabolus DH 31.8 |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano HG-93 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Race Face DH X-Type |
Crankset parts and sizes | 38 TeethRace Face Evolve DH |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT Rapidfire |
Rear gear set | 11 - 26 Teeth9-speed |
Giant Glory DH Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Chain Retention SystemE.Thirteen SRS |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT Top Normal |
Fork material | Dual CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 203 (millimeters) TravelFox 40 RC2 |
Other Specs of Giant Glory DH
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | 8.8 (inches) TravelFox DHX 5.0 |
Saddle seat | Giant FRO |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) DiameterRace Face Diabolus |
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 Giant Glory DH manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Glory DH Mountain bike here