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2017 Norco Fluid FS 6.2 vs 2019 Trek Stache AL Frameset

The Trek Stache AL Frameset size closest to your 26" is the ML. Compare the ML instead

What changes on the Trek Stache AL Frameset

Compared with the Norco Fluid FS 6.2 in 26", the Trek Stache AL Frameset in L places the top of the head tube 86 mm higher and 60 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 71 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+86 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+60 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+71 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.1°
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 6.2 numbers we have for size 26" are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementNorco Fluid FS 6.2 26"Trek Stache AL Frameset LDifference
Reach385445+60 mm
Stack558644+86 mm
Head tube angle67.967.8°−0.1°
Seat tube angle73.473.5°+0.1°
Wheelbase10781149+71 mm
BB height337322−15 mm
Head tube length110100−10 mm
Effective top tubenot listed643
Chainstay lengthnot listed420
BB dropnot listed65
Standovernot listed782
Seat tube lengthnot listed470

Differences are the Trek Stache AL Frameset minus the Norco Fluid FS 6.2. Full charts: 2017 Norco Fluid FS 6.2, 2019 Trek Stache AL Frameset.

Where each sits in its class

Norco Fluid FS 6.2Trek Stache AL Frameset

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 6.26.2Trek Stache AL FramesetAL Frameset
ForkRockShox Recon Silvernot listed
Rear shockRockShox Monarch R HVInot listed
ShifterShimano Deore 10 speed shifternot listed
DerailleurShimano Deore Shadow Plus SGS 10 speednot listed
CassetteSunRace 11/40 T cassettenot listed
CranksetSamox 2pc w/30T narrow/wide ringnot listed
TireMaxxis Ardent 2.25not listed
RimWTB STP-i23 TCSnot listed
BrakeTektro Hydraulic disc brake w/shorter reachnot listed
GripsNorco MTB gator design trail gripnot listed
HeadsetFSA # 10 internal 50 OD/44 IDFSA IS2
Framenot listedTrek Alpha Platinum

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