Norco VPS LAUNCH 2001 VS Mongoose VRS 5.0 1997 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 |

Mongoose VRS 5.0
General InfosModel | VRS 5.0 |
Manufacturer | Mongoose |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Polished |
Sizes | - Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Hutchinson |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT LeversShimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore XTFront: Shimano Deore XT Suspension |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 217 SUP |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double ButtedDT Competition Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Mongoose Pro Series |
Handlebar extender | Mongoose |
Handlebar stem details | Mongoose TSS |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset AL-2 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG51 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethWhite Industries Expert |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-speed |
Mongoose VRS 5.0 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pullShimano Deore XT |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT GS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownMagnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Judy DH |
Other Specs of Mongoose VRS 5.0
Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
Pedals details | Mongoose Clipless |
Rear shock absorber | 3.0 (inches) TravelRock Shox Super Deluxe |
Saddle seat | Selle Italia Flite |
Seat post extension | 31.4 (millimeters) DiameterMongoose Ultralite |
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 Mongoose VRS 5.0 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Mongoose VRS 5.0 Mountain bike here