2017 Norco Fluid FS 9.1 vs 2015 Norco Fluid 9.2
The Norco Fluid 9.2 size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Norco Fluid 9.2
Compared with the Norco Fluid FS 9.1 in M, the Norco Fluid 9.2 in XL places the top of the head tube 19 mm higher and 55 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 61 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +19 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +55 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +61 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- 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 9.1 numbers we have for size M are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Norco Fluid FS 9.1 M | Norco Fluid 9.2 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 398 | 453 | +55 mm |
| Stack | 614 | 633 | +19 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 69.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.5 | ±0.0° |
| Wheelbase | 1111 | 1172 | +61 mm |
| BB height | 334 | 334 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 120 | +20 mm |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 535 |
Differences are the Norco Fluid 9.2 minus the Norco Fluid FS 9.1. Full charts: 2017 Norco Fluid FS 9.1, 2015 Norco Fluid 9.2.
Where each sits in its class
Norco Fluid FS 9.1Norco Fluid 9.2
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 9.19.1 | Norco Fluid 9.29.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Recon RL 29er Gold | RockShox XC-32 TK Solo air |
| Rear shock | RockShox Monarch RL HVI | RockShox Monarch RL SV |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX 11 speed RD | Shimano Deore M675 Shadow Plus 10 speed |
| Cassette | SRAM CS PG 1130 11-42T 11 speed | SRAM PG 1020 11-36T 10sp |
| Chain | SRAM PC 1110 11 speed | KMC X10 |
| Crankset | SRAM NX 1 w/30T narrow/wide Powerspline | Shimano Deore M615 38/24T 2x10 w/bb |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM Power Spline BB | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Ardent 29x2.25 | WTB NineLine 29x2.0 |
| Rim | WTB STP i25 TCS 29" tubeless ready " | WTB SX19 Double Wall |
| Brake | Shimano Acera M365 | Shimano Acera M396 |
| Grips | Norco lock on grip w/Norco end plug | Norco Lock On Grip |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Deore M670 rapid fire 2/3 sp |
| Saddle | not listed | WTB Volt Sport SE XC trail saddle |
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