2015 Norco Fluid 9.2 vs 2017 Norco Fluid FS 9.2
The Norco Fluid FS 9.2 size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Norco Fluid FS 9.2
Compared with the Norco Fluid 9.2 in M, the Norco Fluid FS 9.2 in L places the top of the head tube 9 mm higher and 27 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 31 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +9 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +27 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +31 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- 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 9.2 numbers we have for size M are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Norco Fluid 9.2 M | Norco Fluid FS 9.2 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 398 | 425 | +27 mm |
| Stack | 614 | 623 | +9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 69.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.5 | ±0.0° |
| Wheelbase | 1110 | 1141 | +31 mm |
| BB height | 334 | 334 | ±0 mm |
| Seat tube length | 445 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 100 | 110 | +10 mm |
Differences are the Norco Fluid FS 9.2 minus the Norco Fluid 9.2. Full charts: 2015 Norco Fluid 9.2, 2017 Norco Fluid FS 9.2.
Where each sits in its class
Norco Fluid 9.2Norco Fluid FS 9.2
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 9.29.2 | Norco Fluid FS 9.29.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox XC-32 TK Solo air | RockShox Recon RL solo air 120x15mm Silver |
| Rear shock | RockShox Monarch RL SV | RockShox Monarch R HVI |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M670 rapid fire 2/3 sp | Shimano Deore 10 speed shifter |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M675 Shadow Plus 10 speed | Shimano Deore Shadow Plus SGS 10 speed |
| Cassette | SRAM PG 1020 11-36T 10sp | SunRace 11/40 T cassette |
| Chain | KMC X10 | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore M615 38/24T 2x10 w/bb | not listed |
| Tire | WTB NineLine 29x2.0 | Maxxis Ardent 29x2.25 |
| Rim | WTB SX19 Double Wall | WTB STP I 23 TCS tubeless compatible rim |
| Brake | Shimano Acera M396 | Tektro Hydraulic Disc brake HD-M285 w/160mm |
| Grips | Norco Lock On Grip | Norco MTB gator design trail grip |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Sport SE XC trail saddle | not listed |
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