2017 Norco Fluid FS 2.2 vs 2018 Specialized Fuse 6Fattie/29

What changes on the Specialized Fuse 6Fattie/29

Compared with the Norco Fluid FS 2.2 in 20", the Specialized Fuse 6Fattie/29 in XL places the top of the head tube 208 mm higher and 153 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 285 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack

+208 mm

Higher front end

Frame reach

+153 mm

Longer frame reach

Wheelbase

+285 mm

Longer: steadier at speed

Head angle

+0.5°

Steeper: sharper steering

Chainstays

n/a

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The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Norco Fluid FS 2.2 numbers we have for size 20" are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Specialized Fuse 6Fattie/29 minus the Norco Fluid FS 2.2. Full charts: 2017 Norco Fluid FS 2.2, 2018 Specialized Fuse 6Fattie/29.

Where each sits in its class

Norco Fluid FS 2.2Specialized Fuse 6Fattie/29

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.