Valley Cycles RS50 1996 VS K2 LAUNCH 5.0 2002 specs comparison
Valley Cycles RS50
General InfosModel | RS50 |
Manufacturer | Valley Cycles |
Year of production | 1996 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - purple and granite- yellow and granite-Blue and granite |
Sizes | - Standard size for everyone |
Sizes | - Standard size for everyone |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Ritchey Mega-Bite Z-Max Kevlar |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Magura Hydrostop LeversMountain Cycle Disk Brake and Shimano Deore XT M-System Front Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic M231 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double ButtedWheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Butted Heat-treated6061 T6 Aluminum |
Frame type | Welded Aluminum |
Handlebar construction | Answer Hyperlite |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Control Tech |
Headset size | 1 1/4 (inches) Shimano Deore XT |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)DID Supershift |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN72 |
Crankset parts and sizes | Shimano STX-RC |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
Rear gear set | Optional Of Gearing8-speed |
Valley Cycles RS50 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pullShimano Deore XT |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Judy SL |
Other Specs of Valley Cycles RS50
Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | 4.0 (inches) TravelRisse |
Saddle seat | Vetta SL |
Seat post extension | 26.6 (millimeters) DiameterControl Tech Control Post |

K2 Launch 5.0
General InfosModel | Launch 5.0 |
Manufacturer | K2 |
Year of production | 2002 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Black and White |
Sizes | - Large - medium - small - way big |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.125 (inches) WTB MutanoRaptor |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Magura Clara LeversMagura Clara Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeWTB Dual Duty |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | 1.25 (inches) RiseAluminum |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Aluminum Threadless |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC Z-9200 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) SpindleTruVativ Sealex XR-XC |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethRace Face Prodigy ISIS |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth9-speed |
K2 Launch 5.0 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Clamp-onShimano LX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT |
Fork material | Single Triple-clamp CrownAluminum |
Fork type | 4.0 (inches) TravelRock Shox Duke SL |
Other Specs of K2 Launch 5.0
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Time ATAC Alium |
Rear shock absorber | 3.5 (inches) TravelNoleen Sport Adjustable |
Saddle seat | WTB SST.X3 |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum Micro-adjust |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Valley Cycles provided us with the latest version of its RS50 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Valley Cycles RS50 Mountain bike here
- Get your K2 Launch 5.0 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for K2 Launch 5.0 Mountain bike here