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2017 Norco Fluid FS 2.2 vs 2019 Trek Stache 9.7

The Trek Stache 9.7 size closest to your 20" is the M. Compare the M instead

What changes on the Trek Stache 9.7

Compared with the Norco Fluid FS 2.2 in 20", the Trek Stache 9.7 in XL places the top of the head tube 212 mm higher and 161 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 285 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+212 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+161 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+285 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.2°
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 FS 2.2 numbers we have for size 20" are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementNorco Fluid FS 2.2 20"Trek Stache 9.7 XLDifference
Reach302463+161 mm
Stack442654+212 mm
Head tube angle6867.8°−0.2°
Seat tube angle7272.3°+0.3°
Wheelbase8871172+285 mm
Head tube length100110+10 mm
Effective top tubenot listed672
Chainstay lengthnot listed420
BB dropnot listed68
BB heightnot listed317
Standovernot listed795
Seat tube lengthnot listed521

Differences are the Trek Stache 9.7 minus the Norco Fluid FS 2.2. Full charts: 2017 Norco Fluid FS 2.2, 2019 Trek Stache 9.7.

Where each sits in its class

Norco Fluid FS 2.2Trek Stache 9.7

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 FS 2.22.2Trek Stache 9.79.7
ForkRst First 24RockShox Pike RC
ShifterShimano Deore M610 10 spdSRAM GX Eagle
DerailleurShimano Deore Shadow Plus GS 10 spdSRAM GX Eagle
CassetteShimano HG-50 11-36T 10 spdSRAM GX Eagle
CranksetSamox 2pc w/28T narrow/wideTruVativ Descendant
PedalsWellgo JR one piece designnot listed
TireMaxxis Maxx Daddy 20x2.0Bontrager XR2 Team Issue
RimAlex Rims DP 17 double wall 20” rimSun Ringlé Duroc 50 SL
BrakeTektro Hydraulic disc brake w/shorter reachSRAM Guide R
HeadsetFSA # 10 internal 50 OD/44 IDFSA IS2
SaddleNorco Jr. XC trail saddleBontrager Montrose Elite
Framenot listedTrek OCLV
Chainnot listedSRAM NX Eagle
Bottom bracketnot listedTrek DUB PF92
Hubnot listedBontrager Boost148
Handlebarnot listedBontrager Line
Stemnot listedBontrager Line
Seatpostnot listedBontrager Line Dropper

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