Norco VPS LAUNCH 2001 VS Specialized DEMO 8 2008 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 |
Specialized Demo 8
General Infos| Model | Demo 8 |
| Manufacturer | Specialized |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Copper |
| Sizes |
- Small - medium - large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.30 (inches) Specialized Chunder |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | 203 (millimeters) Rotor Brakes Avid Code 5 Hydraulic Disc Hydraulic Disc Levers Avid Juicy 5 |
| Hubs for disc brakes | 20 (millimeters) Thru Axle Rear: Specialized Bolt-on 135 (millimeters) Hollow 10 (millimeters) Cr-Mo Axle With RD Guard Front: Specialized Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole DT Swiss E540 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge DT Swiss Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | M5 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | 31.8 (millimeters) 6066 Alloy 680 (millimeters) Wide Specialized Demo Rise Bar |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | TruVativ Holzfeller |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) SRAM PC-971 With Power Link |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Truvativ Holzfeller Team |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 170 (millimeters) 36 Teeth With Gamut P-30 Guide Truvativ Holzfeller |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM X-9 Trigger |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 26 Teeth 9-speed |
Specialized Demo 8 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.9 |
| Fork material | Dual |
| Fork type | 200 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi 888RCV |
Other Specs of Specialized Demo 8
| Component group sets | Downhill Mix |
| Pedals details | Specialized Lo-Pro Alloy |
| Rear shock absorber | 8.2 (inches) Travel Fox DHX 4.0 Coil Over |
| Saddle seat | 8 (millimeters) Cr-Mo Rails Specialized Enduro |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Syncros Derived 2-bolt |
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 Demo 8 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Demo 8 Mountain bike here