Norco VPS-SHORE 2003 VS Specialized SAFIRE EXPERT 2010 specs comparison

Norco VPS-Shore
General InfosModel | VPS-Shore |
Manufacturer | Norco |
Year of production | 2003 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - Brown-Black |
Sizes | - Large - medium - small |
Sizes | - Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.60 (inches) Nokian Gazzaloddi |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Hayes Hydraulic Disc LeversHayes HFX Magnesium Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | 12 (millimeters) Thru-axle QR-20 Axle Rear: Formula DH and DC-36-1Front: Formula DH DC-91 |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeAlex DX-32 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
Frame type | Monocoque |
Handlebar construction | F.u.n.n. Kilo Bar |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | F.u.n.n. Serial Grippa |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA The Pig DH |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)SRAM PC-59 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Race Face Evolve FR |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32 TeethRace Face North Shore XS |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT Rear and SRAM Rocket Shorty Front |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Norco VPS-Shore Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano Deore LX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT |
Fork material | Dual CrownAluminum |
Fork type | 200 (millimeters) TravelMarzocchi Monster Triple |
Other Specs of Norco VPS-Shore
Component group sets | Downhill Mix |
Pedals details | Wellgo LU-A18 Platform With Replaceable Pins |
Rear shock absorber | 5.5 (inches) - 6.1 (inches) Adjustable TravelFox Vanilla RC |
Saddle seat | F.u.n.n. Full Throttle |
Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) DiameterAxiom Telescopic |

Specialized Safire Expert
General InfosModel | Safire Expert |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 2010 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -White and Silver |
Sizes | - Small - medium - large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.00 (inches) S-Works The Captain ControlFront: 26 X 2.20 (inches) S-Works The Captain |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid Elixir CR SL LeversAvid Elixir CR SL Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Dt Swiss 330 SLFront: Specialized Hi Lo Disc |
Rims manufacturer | DT Swiss X420SL |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 1.8/1.6DT Swiss Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | M5 Aluminum |
Frame type | Not Available |
Handlebar construction | Specialized XC Low Rise Butted Alloy |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | 3D Forged Alloy |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | SRAM PC-971 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano Integrated |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethShimano M-762 XT |
Gear shift levers | SRAM X-9 Trigger |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Specialized Safire Expert Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | DMDShimano SLX FD-M660 |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X-0 Mid-cage |
Fork material | Not Available |
Fork type | 140/120/100 (millimeters) Adjustable TravelFox 32 Talas RL |
Other Specs of Specialized Safire Expert
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Not Available |
Rear shock absorber | 120 (millimeters) TravelSpecialized AFR Brain Fade |
Saddle seat | Specialized BG Ariel Women's |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Single Bolt Setback2014 Butted Alloy |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Norco provided us with the latest version of its VPS-Shore bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Norco VPS-Shore Mountain bike here
- Get your Specialized Safire Expert manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Safire Expert Mountain bike here