2026 Ibis Ripmo AF vs 2026 Norco Fluid A4
The S is the Norco Fluid A4 size closest to your S Ibis Ripmo AF. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Norco Fluid A4
Compared with the Ibis Ripmo AF in S, the Norco Fluid A4 in S places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 16 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 29 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −16 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −29 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Ibis Ripmo AF is drawn. The Norco Fluid A4 numbers we have for size S are missing the head angle, seat angle and chainstay length.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Ibis Ripmo AF S | Norco Fluid A4 S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 436 | 420 | −16 mm |
| Stack | 616 | 617 | +1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.5 | not listed | |
| Seat tube angle | 77 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 578 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1195 | 1166 | −29 mm |
| BB drop | 36 | not listed | |
| BB height | 338 | not listed | |
| Standover | 693 | 678 | −15 mm |
| Seat tube length | 395 | 360 | −35 mm |
| Head tube length | 85 | 110 | +25 mm |
Differences are the Norco Fluid A4 minus the Ibis Ripmo AF. Full charts: 2026 Ibis Ripmo AF, 2026 Norco Fluid A4.
Where each sits in its class
Ibis Ripmo AFNorco Fluid A4
Each bike is ranked against the other trail bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Ibis Ripmo AF90 | Norco Fluid A4A4 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Ibis Ripmo AF | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik | RockShox Recon Silver |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select | X-Fusion 02 Pro R |
| Shifter | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | Shimano Deore |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | SunRace CSMS8 |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | KMC X11 |
| Crankset | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | FSA Comet |
| Wheelset | Blackbird Send | Stan's NoTubes Flow D |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis Minion DHR II DD | Goodyear Newton |
| Brake | SRAM Maven Base | Tektro HD-535 |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | not listed |
| Handlebar | Blackbird 35 Aluminum Riser Bar | e*thirteen 800mm 20mm Rise |
| Stem | Blackbird 35 | Norco 6061 Alloy 40mm Length 35mm Clamp |
| Grips | Lizard Skins Strata | not listed |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 | Sealed Bearing Tapered |
| Dropper post | KS Vantage Dropper | SDG Tellis Dropper |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Fusion | Trail |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB BB BSA Threaded |
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