2017 Norco Fluid FS 7.1 vs 2017 Norco Optic A9.2
The M is the Norco Optic A9.2 size closest to your L 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 Optic A9.2
Compared with the Norco Fluid FS 7.1 in L, the Norco Optic A9.2 in M places the top of the head tube 7 mm higher and 11 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +7 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −11 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −4 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- 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 L are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Norco Fluid FS 7.1 L | Norco Optic A9.2 M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 452 | 441 | −11 mm |
| Stack | 591 | 598 | +7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5 | 68.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 74.9 | +0.4° |
| Wheelbase | 1148 | 1144 | −4 mm |
| BB height | 332 | 332 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 122 | not listed |
Differences are the Norco Optic A9.2 minus the Norco Fluid FS 7.1. Full charts: 2017 Norco Fluid FS 7.1, 2017 Norco Optic A9.2.
Where each sits in its class
Norco Fluid FS 7.1Norco Optic A9.2
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 Optic A9.2A9.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Recon RL Gold | RockShox Sektor TK 29 100x15mm Silver |
| Rear shock | RockShox Monarch RL HVI | Fox Float DPS Performane EVOL |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX 11 speed RD | SRAM GX |
| Cassette | SRAM CS PG 1130 11-42T 11 speed | SRAM XG 1150 10-42T |
| Chain | SRAM PC 1110 11 speed | SRAM PC 1130 11sp |
| Crankset | SRAM NX 1 w/30T narrow/wide Powerspline | SRAM FC S-1000 w/32T |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM Power Spline BB | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Ardent 27.5x2.25 | not listed |
| Rim | WTB STP i25 TCS 27.5" tubeless ready rim" | Alex Rims DP23 double wall 29er I23 tubeless compatible |
| Brake | Shimano Acera M365 | not listed |
| Grips | Norco lock on grip w/Norco end plug | Norco Lock On Grip |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM GX1 11sp |
| Handlebar | not listed | Norco 6061 DB alloy 760mmx25mm |
| Saddle | not listed | SDG Circuit Mtn |
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