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2015 Norco Fluid 7.3 vs 2017 Specialized Camber 650b

We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.

What changes on the Specialized Camber 650b

Frame stack
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Frame reach
+22 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+26 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
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

MeasurementNorco Fluid 7.3 MSpecialized Camber 650b LDifference
Reach432454mm+22 mm
Stacknot listed599mm
Head tube angle68.568°−0.5°
Seat tube angle74.575°+0.5°
Wheelbase11251151mm+26 mm
BB height332not listed
Seat tube length435468mm+33 mm
Head tube length115115mm±0 mm
Effective top tubenot listed614mm
Chainstay lengthnot listed420mm
BB dropnot listed23mm
Standovernot listed743mm
Fork lengthnot listed522mm

Differences are the Specialized Camber 650b minus the Norco Fluid 7.3. Full charts: 2015 Norco Fluid 7.3, 2017 Specialized Camber 650b.

Where each sits in its class

Norco Fluid 7.3Specialized Camber 650b

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartNorco Fluid 7.37.3Specialized Camber 650b650b
ForkRockShox XC-30 TK solo airRockShox Sektor
ShifterShimano Deore M4000 rapid fire 3 spSRAM GX
DerailleurShimano 9 speed Deore RD Shadow typeSRAM GX
CassetteShimano CS HG 20 9 speednot listed
ChainKMC Z-99 chainKMC X-10
CranksetSR Suntour XCR 44/32/22T with octalinkSRAM NX
TireWTB Beeline 650Bx2.2Specialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground Control
RimWTB SX19 Double Wallnot listed
BrakeShimano Acera M355Tektro Gemini Comp
GripsNorco MTB gator design trail gripSpecialized Sip Grip
SaddleWTB Volt Sport SE XC trail saddleSpecialized Henge Sport
Rear shocknot listedX-Fusion Pro RL
Bottom bracketnot listedTruVativ Powerspline

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