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2015 Norco Fluid 9.2 vs 2017 Trek Stache

The Trek Stache size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead

What changes on the Trek Stache

Compared with the Norco Fluid 9.2 in M, the Trek Stache in L places the top of the head tube 16 mm higher and 38 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 22 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+16 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+38 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+22 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−1.1°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
n/a
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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

MeasurementNorco Fluid 9.2 MTrek Stache LDifference
Reach398436+38 mm
Stack614630+16 mm
Head tube angle69.568.4°−1.1°
Seat tube angle73.573.5°±0.0°
Wheelbase11101132+22 mm
BB height334329−5 mm
Seat tube length445470+25 mm
Head tube length100100±0 mm
Effective top tubenot listed624
Chainstay lengthnot listed420
BB dropnot listed61
Standovernot listed808

Differences are the Trek Stache minus the Norco Fluid 9.2. Full charts: 2015 Norco Fluid 9.2, 2017 Trek Stache.

Where each sits in its class

Norco Fluid 9.2Trek Stache

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 9.29.2Trek Stache5
ForkRockShox XC-32 TK Solo airManitou Machete 32 Comp
Rear shockRockShox Monarch RL SVnot listed
ShifterShimano Deore M670 rapid fire 2/3 spShimano Deore
DerailleurShimano Deore M675 Shadow Plus 10 speedShimano Deore
CassetteSRAM PG 1020 11-36T 10spShimano HG50
ChainKMC X10KMC X10
CranksetShimano Deore M615 38/24T 2x10 w/bbRace Face Aeffect
TireWTB NineLine 29x2.0Bontrager Chupacabra
RimWTB SX19 Double WallSun Ringlé Duroc 50 SL
BrakeShimano Acera M396Shimano Acera M315
GripsNorco Lock On Gripnot listed
SaddleWTB Volt Sport SE XC trail saddleBontrager Evoke 1.5
Framenot listedTrek Alpha Platinum
Bottom bracketnot listedTrek PF92
Hubnot listedBontrager Boost110, Bontrager Boost148

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