2017 Norco Fluid FS 7.2 Forma vs 2015 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp EVO 650b
The Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp EVO 650b size closest to your S is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp EVO 650b
Compared with the Norco Fluid FS 7.2 Forma in S, the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp EVO 650b in M places the top of the head tube 42 mm higher and 14 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 36 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +42 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +14 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +36 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 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 | Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp EVO 650b M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 412 | 426mm | +14 mm |
| Stack | 577 | 619mm | +42 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5 | 68° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 74° | −0.5° |
| Wheelbase | 1101 | 1137mm | +36 mm |
| BB height | 332 | 327mm | −5 mm |
| Head tube length | 107 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 595mm | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 435mm | |
| Standover | not listed | 729mm | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 430mm |
Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp EVO 650b minus the Norco Fluid FS 7.2 Forma. Full charts: 2017 Norco Fluid FS 7.2 Forma, 2015 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp EVO 650b.
Where each sits in its class
Norco Fluid FS 7.2 FormaSpecialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp EVO 650b
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 | Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp EVO 650bComp EVO 650b |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Recon RL solo air 120x15mm Silver | RockShox Revelation RC |
| Rear shock | RockShox Monarch R HVI | Fox Float CTD Evolution |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore 10 speed shifter | SRAM X7 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore Shadow Plus SGS 10 speed | SRAM X7, SRAM X-9 |
| Cassette | SunRace 11/40 T cassette | SRAM PG-1030 |
| Crankset | Samox 2pc w/30T narrow/wide ring | SRAM S-1250 |
| Tire | Maxxis Ardent 2.25 | not listed |
| Rim | WTB STP I 23 TCS tubeless compatible rim | not listed |
| Brake | Tektro Hydraulic disc brake w/shorter reach | Shimano Deore M615 |
| Grips | Norco MTB gator design trail grip | Specialized Sip Grip |
| Saddle | WTB Deva XC trail womens design saddle | Specialized Henge Comp |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM 1031 |
| Hub | not listed | Specialized Hi Lo |
| Dropper post | not listed | Specialized Command Post BlackLite |
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