Norco VPS LAUNCH 2001 VS Specialized FSR XC COMP 2005 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 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 FSR XC Comp
General InfosModel | FSR XC Comp |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 2005 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Silver |
Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized Adrenaline |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid FR-5 Levers Avid BB-5 Mechanical Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano FH-M475 Disc Front: Specialized Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic XM 117 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 15ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | A1 Premium Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | XC Mid Rise |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Sealed Cartridge |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG53 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano UN-25 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Specialized FSR XC Comp Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 34.9 (millimeters) Shimano Deore |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX |
Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Manitou Splice Elite |
Other Specs of Specialized FSR XC Comp
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M505 SPD |
Rear shock absorber | 100 (millimeters) Fox Float R |
Saddle seat | Specialized BG |
Seat post extension | Aluminum Micro-adjust |
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 FSR XC Comp manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized FSR XC Comp Mountain bike here