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2017 Norco Fluid FS 4.2 vs 2019 Trek Stache

The Trek Stache size closest to your 24" is the S. Compare the S instead

What changes on the Trek Stache

Compared with the Norco Fluid FS 4.2 in 24", the Trek Stache in L places the top of the head tube 128 mm higher and 112 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 149 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+128 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+112 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+149 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 4.2 numbers we have for size 24" are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementNorco Fluid FS 4.2 24"Trek Stache LDifference
Reach332444+112 mm
Stack517645+128 mm
Head tube angle6867.8°−0.2°
Seat tube angle7272.3°+0.3°
Wheelbase10001149+149 mm
BB height312317+5 mm
Head tube length100100±0 mm
Effective top tubenot listed650
Chainstay lengthnot listed420
BB dropnot listed68
Standovernot listed789
Seat tube lengthnot listed470

Differences are the Trek Stache minus the Norco Fluid FS 4.2. Full charts: 2017 Norco Fluid FS 4.2, 2019 Trek Stache.

Where each sits in its class

Norco Fluid FS 4.2Trek 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 FS 4.24.2Trek Stache5
ShifterShimano Deore M610 10 spdShimano Deore M6000
DerailleurShimano Deore Shadow Plus SGS 10 spdShimano Deore M6000
CassetteShimano HG-50 11-36T 10 spdShimano HG50
CranksetSamox crank w/28TFSA Gamma Pro
PedalsWellgo JR one piece designnot listed
TireMaxxis Snyper 24x2.0 folding beadBontrager XR2 Team Issue
RimAlex Rims DP21 double wall I21 Tubeless readySun Ringlé Duroc 50 SL
BrakeTektro Hydraulic disc brake w/shorter reachShimano MT200
GripsNorco MTB gator design trail gripnot listed
HeadsetFSA # 10 internal 50 OD/44 IDFSA IS2
SaddleNorco Jr. XC trail saddleBontrager Arvada
Framenot listedTrek Alpha Platinum
Forknot listedManitou Machete 32 Comp
Chainnot listedKMC X10
Bottom bracketnot listedTrek PF92
Hubnot listedBontrager Boost110, Bontrager Boost148
Stemnot listedBontrager Rhythm
Seatpostnot listedTrek dropper post

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