2017 Norco Fluid FS 6.2 vs 2019 Specialized Fuse Comp Carbon 27.5+
The Specialized Fuse Comp Carbon 27.5+ size closest to your 26" is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Specialized Fuse Comp Carbon 27.5+
Compared with the Norco Fluid FS 6.2 in 26", the Specialized Fuse Comp Carbon 27.5+ in M places the top of the head tube 52 mm higher and 35 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 56 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +52 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +35 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +56 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.4°
- Slacker: calmer 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 6.2 numbers we have for size 26" are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Norco Fluid FS 6.2 26" | Specialized Fuse Comp Carbon 27.5+ M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 385 | 420mm | +35 mm |
| Stack | 558 | 610mm | +52 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.9 | 67.5° | −0.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.4 | 73° | −0.4° |
| Wheelbase | 1078 | 1134mm | +56 mm |
| BB height | 337 | 312mm | −25 mm |
| Head tube length | 110 | 95mm | −15 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 607mm | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 430mm | |
| BB drop | not listed | 51mm | |
| Standover | not listed | 770mm | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 434mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 531mm |
Differences are the Specialized Fuse Comp Carbon 27.5+ minus the Norco Fluid FS 6.2. Full charts: 2017 Norco Fluid FS 6.2, 2019 Specialized Fuse Comp Carbon 27.5+.
Where each sits in its class
Norco Fluid FS 6.2Specialized Fuse Comp Carbon 27.5+
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 6.26.2 | Specialized Fuse Comp Carbon 27.5+Comp Carbon 27.5+ |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Recon Silver | RockShox Revelation RC |
| Rear shock | RockShox Monarch R HVI | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore 10 speed shifter | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore Shadow Plus SGS 10 speed | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Cassette | SunRace 11/40 T cassette | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | Samox 2pc w/30T narrow/wide ring | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Tire | Maxxis Ardent 2.25 | Specialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground Control |
| Rim | WTB STP-i23 TCS | Specialized Stout |
| Brake | Tektro Hydraulic disc brake w/shorter reach | SRAM Level T, SRAM Level |
| Grips | Norco MTB gator design trail grip | Specialized Sip Grip |
| Headset | FSA # 10 internal 50 OD/44 ID | not listed |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized Stout |
| Dropper post | not listed | Specialized TransX Dropper |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Trans-X Dropper |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Henge Comp |
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