2017 Norco Fluid FS 2.2 vs 2018 Specialized Fuse 6Fattie/29
The XS is the Specialized Fuse 6Fattie/29 size closest to your 20" Norco Fluid FS 2.2. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Specialized Fuse 6Fattie/29
Compared with the Norco Fluid FS 2.2 in 20", the Specialized Fuse 6Fattie/29 in XS places the top of the head tube 161 mm higher and 78 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 191 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +161 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +78 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +191 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper 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 FS 2.2 numbers we have for size 20" are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Norco Fluid FS 2.2 20" | Specialized Fuse 6Fattie/29 XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 302 | 380mm | +78 mm |
| Stack | 442 | 603mm | +161 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68 | 68.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 72 | 73° | +1.0° |
| Wheelbase | 887 | 1078mm | +191 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 100mm | ±0 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 553mm | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 435mm | |
| BB drop | not listed | not listed | |
| BB height | not listed | 317mm | |
| Standover | not listed | 715mm | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 330mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 500mm |
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.
| Part | Norco Fluid FS 2.22.2 | Specialized Fuse 6Fattie/296Fattie/29 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Rst First 24 | SR Suntour XCM32 |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M610 10 spd | SRAM X5 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore Shadow Plus GS 10 spd | SRAM GX |
| Cassette | Shimano HG-50 11-36T 10 spd | not listed |
| Crankset | Samox 2pc w/28T narrow/wide | Specialized Stout |
| Pedals | Wellgo JR one piece design | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Maxx Daddy 20x2.0 | Specialized Ground Control |
| Rim | Alex Rims DP 17 double wall 20” rim | Specialized Stout 38 27.5 |
| Brake | Tektro Hydraulic disc brake w/shorter reach | Tektro Auriga |
| Headset | FSA # 10 internal 50 OD/44 ID | not listed |
| Saddle | Norco Jr. XC trail saddle | Specialized Henge Comp |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X-10 |
| Hub | not listed | Specialized Stout 110, Specialized Stout 141 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized Stout |
| Grips | not listed | Specialized Sip Grip |
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