2017 Norco Fluid FS 9.1 vs 2016 Ritchey Ascent
The XL is the Ritchey Ascent size closest to your L Norco Fluid FS 9.1. 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 Ritchey Ascent
Compared with the Norco Fluid FS 9.1 in L, the Ritchey Ascent in XL places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 18 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 48 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −18 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −48 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.5°
- Steeper: sharper 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 9.1 numbers we have for size L are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Norco Fluid FS 9.1 L | Ritchey Ascent XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 425 | 407 | −18 mm |
| Stack | 623 | 624 | +1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 71 | +1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73 | −0.5° |
| Wheelbase | 1141 | 1093 | −48 mm |
| BB height | 334 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 110 | 190 | +80 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 598 | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 445 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 68 | |
| Standover | not listed | 821 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 525 |
Differences are the Ritchey Ascent minus the Norco Fluid FS 9.1. Full charts: 2017 Norco Fluid FS 9.1, 2016 Ritchey Ascent.
Where each sits in its class
Norco Fluid FS 9.1Ritchey Ascent
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 | Ritchey Ascent |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Recon RL 29er Gold | not listed |
| Rear shock | RockShox Monarch RL HVI | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX 11 speed RD | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM CS PG 1130 11-42T 11 speed | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM PC 1110 11 speed | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM NX 1 w/30T narrow/wide Powerspline | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM Power Spline BB | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Ardent 29x2.25 | not listed |
| Rim | WTB STP i25 TCS 29" tubeless ready " | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Acera M365 | not listed |
| Grips | Norco lock on grip w/Norco end plug | not listed |
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