2017 Norco Fluid FS 7.2 vs 2018 Specialized Camber Men's 27.5
The XL is the Specialized Camber Men's 27.5 size closest to your XL Norco Fluid FS 7.2. 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 7.2 in XL, the Specialized Camber Men's 27.5 in XL places the top of the head tube 10 mm higher and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +10 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +3 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +6 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 7.2 numbers we have for size XL are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Norco Fluid FS 7.2 XL | Specialized Camber Men's 27.5 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 472 | 475mm | +3 mm |
| Stack | 598 | 608mm | +10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5 | 68° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 75° | +0.5° |
| Wheelbase | 1170 | 1176mm | +6 mm |
| BB height | 332 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 130 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 638mm | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 420mm | |
| BB drop | not listed | 23mm | |
| Standover | not listed | 767mm | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 523mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 522mm |
Differences are the Specialized Camber Men's 27.5 minus the Norco Fluid FS 7.2. Full charts: 2017 Norco Fluid FS 7.2, 2018 Specialized Camber Men's 27.5.
Where each sits in its class
Norco Fluid FS 7.2Specialized 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 7.27.2 | Specialized Camber Men's 27.5Men's 27.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Recon RL solo air 120x15mm Silver | RockShox Recon RL 27.5 |
| Rear shock | RockShox Monarch R HVI | X-Fusion Pro RL |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore 10 speed shifter | SRAM GX |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore Shadow Plus SGS 10 speed | SRAM GX |
| Cassette | SunRace 11/40 T cassette | not listed |
| Crankset | Samox 2pc w/30T narrow/wide ring | SRAM NX |
| Tire | Maxxis Ardent 2.25 | Specialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground Control |
| Rim | WTB STP I 23 TCS tubeless compatible rim | not listed |
| Brake | Tektro Hydraulic Disc brake HD-M285 w/160mm | Tektro Gemini Comp |
| Grips | Norco MTB gator design trail grip | Specialized Sip Grip |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X-10 |
| Chainring | not listed | Specialized X-Sync |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM Power |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Henge Sport |
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