Norco VPS LAUNCH 2001 VS Norco EMPIRE 2010 specs comparison
Norco VPS Launch
General Infos| Model | 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 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 |
Norco Empire
General Infos| Model | Empire |
| Manufacturer | Norco |
| Year of production | 2010 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Grey with green |
| Sizes |
- Small - medium |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.40 (inches) Maxxis Ardent |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid Juicy 3 Levers Avid Juicy 3 Hydraulic With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Norco Sealed Bearing 135 X 12 (millimeters) Front: Norco 20 (millimeters) |
| Rims manufacturer | Sun Equalizer 29 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Hydraformed Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Norco Alloy |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | TruVativ Hussefelt |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless TH 872 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC Z9000 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | FSA Mega EXO |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 36 Teeth FSA Moto X |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM X.5 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 9-speed |
Norco Empire Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Chain Retention Device Black Spire NSX Single Guide |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.7 |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 160 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi 55 RS |
Other Specs of Norco Empire
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Norco Alloy Flat |
| Rear shock absorber | 131 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi Roco Coil R |
| Saddle seat | Norco Pivotal DJ |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Pivotal |
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 Norco Empire manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Norco Empire Mountain bike here