2017 Norco Fluid FS 7.1 vs 2015 Norco Fluid 7.3
The S is the Norco Fluid 7.3 size closest to your S Norco Fluid FS 7.1. 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 Norco Fluid 7.3
Compared with the Norco Fluid FS 7.1 in S, the Norco Fluid 7.3 in S places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- ±0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- ±0 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- 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 7.1 numbers we have for size S are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Norco Fluid FS 7.1 S | Norco Fluid 7.3 S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 412 | 412 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 577 | 577 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5 | 68.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 74.5 | ±0.0° |
| Wheelbase | 1101 | 1101 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 332 | 332 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 107 | 107 | ±0 mm |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 405 |
Differences are the Norco Fluid 7.3 minus the Norco Fluid FS 7.1. Full charts: 2017 Norco Fluid FS 7.1, 2015 Norco Fluid 7.3.
Where each sits in its class
Norco Fluid FS 7.1Norco Fluid 7.3
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 7.17.1 | Norco Fluid 7.37.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Recon RL Gold | RockShox XC-30 TK solo air |
| Rear shock | RockShox Monarch RL HVI | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX 11 speed RD | Shimano 9 speed Deore RD Shadow type |
| Cassette | SRAM CS PG 1130 11-42T 11 speed | Shimano CS HG 20 9 speed |
| Chain | SRAM PC 1110 11 speed | KMC Z-99 chain |
| Crankset | SRAM NX 1 w/30T narrow/wide Powerspline | SR Suntour XCR 44/32/22T with octalink |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM Power Spline BB | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Ardent 27.5x2.25 | WTB Beeline 650Bx2.2 |
| Rim | WTB STP i25 TCS 27.5" tubeless ready rim" | WTB SX19 Double Wall |
| Brake | Shimano Acera M365 | Shimano Acera M355 |
| Grips | Norco lock on grip w/Norco end plug | Norco MTB gator design trail grip |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Deore M4000 rapid fire 3 sp |
| Saddle | not listed | WTB Volt Sport SE XC trail saddle |
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