Norco VPS SHORE 2001 VS Balance FS 550 1998 specs comparison
Norco VPS Shore
General Infos| Model | VPS Shore |
| Manufacturer | Norco |
| Year of production | 2001 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice | - Black-Ball-Burnished |
| 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 | Hayes Hydraulic Disc LeversHayes Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Formula DiscFront: Formula Disc QR 20 |
| 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 Fat Boy Slim |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | FUNN Honcho Flip Flop |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Deepcup |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)SRAM PC-59 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Race Face Spline |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 32 TeethRace Face North Shore |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM 9.0 Half Pipe |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Norco VPS Shore Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Chain Retention DeviceDMR Chain Guide |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM ESP 9.0 SL |
| Fork material | Double Triple-clamp CrownAluminum |
| Fork type | 6.0 (inches) TravelMarzocchi Super T QR20 |
Other Specs of Norco VPS Shore
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M646 SPD |
| Rear shock absorber | 6.0 (inches) TravelFox Vanilla R |
| Saddle seat | FUNN Full Throttle |
| Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) DiameterAxiom Telescopic |
Balance FS 550
General Infos| Model | FS 550 |
| Manufacturer | Balance |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice | -Ball-burnished to olive fade |
| Sizes | - 14 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 17.5 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 20.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro RBP-376AG LeversShimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 220S |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeSteel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Butted7005 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Balance RID |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Balance RID |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG51 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 7-speed |
Balance FS 550 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore LX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Indy SL |
Other Specs of Balance FS 550
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Balance Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.5 (inches) TravelDyna-mount |
| Saddle seat | Balance |
| Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) DiameterBalance RID |
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 Balance FS 550 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Balance FS 550 Mountain bike here