The New VPSes And Torrent
(all bikes are year 2000 models)







VPS-1

A proven winner on the National downhill racing circuit. The VPS-1 has been updated with more rear wheel travel, more tire clearance, and new longer lasting pivot bearings. Durable 6061 T-6 monocoque linkage suspension design, with adjustable rear wheel travel from 5.5 to 7 inches. Fox Vanilla R "coil over" shock provides infinite rebound adjustment options and delivers plush reliable performance. The Marzocchi Monster T fork features a ground hugging 180mm of travel and features compression and rebound cartridges for custom tuning. The ESP 9.0 drive train with Race Face DH cranks and a Sun/Ringle chain guide deliver crisp responsive shifts. Hayes Hydraulic disc brakes give you all the stopping power you will require, thanks to the 8 inch DH rotor up front and the 6 inch in the rear. Sun Rhyno Lite L7 rims with Nokian DH tires round out this ready to race rocket.
 


VPS-2

The new VPS-2 incorporates the additional down tube support, until now only available on the VPS-1. It provides additional frame rigidity and strength for extreme conditions. Rear wheel travel is adjustable between 4 and 5 inches by changing the shock mount position in the link arms. Like the VPS-1 it utilizes the Fox Vanilla R adjustable rear shock. Check out the new Marzocchi Z-1 Q/R 20 forks with 130mm of travel and dual cartridge adjusters for rebound and compression. Hayes Hydraulic disc brakes front and rear for the ultimate in stopping power. 9-speed drive train with a Shimano XT rear changer, Race Face LP cranks, and "crisp" shifting Gripshift Half Pipe Rocket shifters. Fatique fighting Easton EA50 handlebars with a tough CNC stem. Tough Sun rhyno Lite L7 rims with grippy Mitsuboshi Rocko 2.4 tires.
 


VPS-3

Tough 6061 monocoque swing link frame with adjustable rear wheel travel from 4 to 5 inches provided by the Fox Vanilla shock. Marzocchi Z-3 Q/R 20 provides extreme tortional rigidity and steering response while keeping you firmly on the ground thanks to the 130mm of plush travel. Super stiff Race Face Prodigy cranks compliment the Shimano Deore XT rear changer,Gripshift 9-speed Attack shifters,and wide ratio Shimano rear cogs. The VPS-3 features the same great braking performance of the VPS-2 thanks to the Hayes hydraulic disc brakes. Sun rhyno Lite rims, DT stainless spokes,and Mitsuboshi Rocko 2.4 tires deliver the durability and traction demanded by today's top riders.
 


VPS-4

Tough 6061 monocoque swing link. The VPS-4 shares the same frame as the VPS-3 providing you with adjustble rear wheel travel from 4 to 5 inches. The Fox Vanilla rear shock features adjustable preload, a plush ride, and proven reliability. Formula MD-1 disc brakes front and rear with Avid speed dial levers give you all weather braking control, and long pad life. Marzocchi Z-5 long travel forks feature 100mm of travel, speed sensitive valves, and a reliable low-pressure tuneable air spring system. Race Face Prodigy cranks, Shimano XT rear changer and 9 speed Gripshift Attack shifters make up the VPS-4 drive train Super strong Sun Hill Rod free ride rims with stainless spokes and aggressive 2.35 Kenda Kinetic free ride tires.
 


Torrent

The heart of the new Torrent frame is the American Monocoque down tube with an Easton Elite seat and top tube. The monocoque down tube acts as an integrated head tube gusset providing extra strength and rigidity for today's most demanding terrain. It features "North Shore" specific geometry customized for longer travel forks, and incorporating shorter chainstays for added climbing control. The Marzocchi Z-3 Q/R 20 fork, stock with 110mm of travel, provides precise steering control. For those that want more travel, it can be modified to 130mm of travel by removing a top out spring from each leg. Hayes full hydraulic disc brakes front and rear. Race Face LP cranks with granny and middle rings. Shimano Deore XT Rapid fire shifteres and Deore XT rear changer. "North shore" bash guard for chain guard protection and added BB clearance for getting over the big stuff. Sun Rhyno Lite rims with high volume Mitsuboshi Rocko 2.4 tires.
 

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