2017 Norco Fluid FS 7.1 vs 2018 Specialized Camber Men's 27.5
The S is the Specialized Camber Men's 27.5 size closest to your XS 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 Specialized Camber Men's 27.5
Compared with the Norco Fluid FS 7.1 in XS, the Specialized Camber Men's 27.5 in S places the top of the head tube 10 mm higher and 7 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +10 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +7 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +10 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- 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 7.1 numbers we have for size XS are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Norco Fluid FS 7.1 XS | Specialized Camber Men's 27.5 S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 392 | 399mm | +7 mm |
| Stack | 570 | 580mm | +10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5 | 68° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 75° | +0.5° |
| Wheelbase | 1079 | 1089mm | +10 mm |
| BB height | 332 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 100 | 105mm | +5 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 554mm | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 420mm | |
| BB drop | not listed | 23mm | |
| Standover | not listed | 724mm | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 396mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 522mm |
Differences are the Specialized Camber Men's 27.5 minus the Norco Fluid FS 7.1. Full charts: 2017 Norco Fluid FS 7.1, 2018 Specialized Camber Men's 27.5.
Where each sits in its class
Norco Fluid FS 7.1Specialized Camber Men's 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 7.17.1 | Specialized Camber Men's 27.5Men's 27.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Recon RL Gold | RockShox Recon RL 27.5 |
| Rear shock | RockShox Monarch RL HVI | X-Fusion Pro RL |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX 11 speed RD | SRAM GX |
| Cassette | SRAM CS PG 1130 11-42T 11 speed | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM PC 1110 11 speed | KMC X-10 |
| Crankset | SRAM NX 1 w/30T narrow/wide Powerspline | SRAM NX |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM Power Spline BB | SRAM Power |
| Tire | Maxxis Ardent 27.5x2.25 | Specialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground Control |
| Rim | WTB STP i25 TCS 27.5" tubeless ready rim" | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Acera M365 | Tektro Gemini Comp |
| Grips | Norco lock on grip w/Norco end plug | Specialized Sip Grip |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM GX |
| Chainring | not listed | Specialized X-Sync |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Henge Sport |
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