2015 Norco Fluid 7.3 vs 2017 Norco Fluid FS 7.1
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Norco Fluid FS 7.1
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- −40 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −46 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Norco Fluid 7.3 numbers we have for size M are missing the stack and chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Norco Fluid 7.3 M | Norco Fluid FS 7.1 XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 432 | 392 | −40 mm |
| Stack | not listed | 570 | |
| Head tube angle | 68.5 | 68.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 74.5 | ±0.0° |
| Wheelbase | 1125 | 1079 | −46 mm |
| BB height | 332 | 332 | ±0 mm |
| Seat tube length | 435 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 115 | 100 | −15 mm |
Differences are the Norco Fluid FS 7.1 minus the Norco Fluid 7.3. Full charts: 2015 Norco Fluid 7.3, 2017 Norco Fluid FS 7.1.
Where each sits in its class
Norco Fluid 7.3Norco Fluid FS 7.1
AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
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 | Norco Fluid 7.37.3 | Norco Fluid FS 7.17.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox XC-30 TK solo air | RockShox Recon RL Gold |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M4000 rapid fire 3 sp | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano 9 speed Deore RD Shadow type | SRAM NX 11 speed RD |
| Cassette | Shimano CS HG 20 9 speed | SRAM CS PG 1130 11-42T 11 speed |
| Chain | KMC Z-99 chain | SRAM PC 1110 11 speed |
| Crankset | SR Suntour XCR 44/32/22T with octalink | SRAM NX 1 w/30T narrow/wide Powerspline |
| Tire | WTB Beeline 650Bx2.2 | Maxxis Ardent 27.5x2.25 |
| Rim | WTB SX19 Double Wall | WTB STP i25 TCS 27.5" tubeless ready rim" |
| Brake | Shimano Acera M355 | Shimano Acera M365 |
| Grips | Norco MTB gator design trail grip | Norco lock on grip w/Norco end plug |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Sport SE XC trail saddle | not listed |
| Rear shock | not listed | RockShox Monarch RL HVI |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM Power Spline BB |
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