2017 Norco Fluid FS 7.2 Forma vs 2015 Norco Fluid 7.2 Forma
The Norco Fluid 7.2 Forma size closest to your S is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Norco Fluid 7.2 Forma
Compared with the Norco Fluid FS 7.2 Forma in S, the Norco Fluid 7.2 Forma in XS places the top of the head tube 7 mm lower and 20 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 22 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −7 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −20 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −22 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 7.2 Forma numbers we have for size S are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Norco Fluid FS 7.2 Forma S | Norco Fluid 7.2 Forma XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 412 | 392 | −20 mm |
| Stack | 577 | 570 | −7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5 | 68.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 74.5 | ±0.0° |
| Wheelbase | 1101 | 1079 | −22 mm |
| BB height | 332 | 332 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 107 | 100 | −7 mm |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 380 |
Differences are the Norco Fluid 7.2 Forma minus the Norco Fluid FS 7.2 Forma. Full charts: 2017 Norco Fluid FS 7.2 Forma, 2015 Norco Fluid 7.2 Forma.
Where each sits in its class
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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 7.2 Forma7.2 Forma | Norco Fluid 7.2 Forma7.2 Forma |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Recon RL solo air 120x15mm Silver | RockShox XC-32 TK Solo air |
| Rear shock | RockShox Monarch R HVI | RockShox Monarch RL SV |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore 10 speed shifter | Shimano Deore M670 rapid fire 2/3 sp |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore Shadow Plus SGS 10 speed | Shimano Deore M675 Shadow Plus 10 speed |
| Cassette | SunRace 11/40 T cassette | SRAM PG 1020 11-36T 10sp |
| Crankset | Samox 2pc w/30T narrow/wide ring | Shimano Deore M615 38/24T 2x10 w/bb |
| Tire | Maxxis Ardent 2.25 | WTB Beeline 650Bx2.2 |
| Rim | WTB STP I 23 TCS tubeless compatible rim | WTB SX19 Double Wall |
| Brake | Tektro Hydraulic disc brake w/shorter reach | Shimano Acera M396 |
| Grips | Norco MTB gator design trail grip | Norco Lock On Grip |
| Saddle | WTB Deva XC trail womens design saddle | WTB Deva XC trail womens design saddle |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X10 |
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