2017 Norco Fluid FS 9.1 vs 2017 Trek Stache
The ML is the Trek Stache 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 Trek Stache
Compared with the Norco Fluid FS 9.1 in L, the Trek Stache in ML places the top of the head tube 7 mm higher and 4 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 24 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +7 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −4 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −24 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.1°
- 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 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 | Trek Stache ML | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 425 | 421 | −4 mm |
| Stack | 623 | 630 | +7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 68.4° | −1.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.5° | ±0.0° |
| Wheelbase | 1141 | 1117 | −24 mm |
| BB height | 334 | 329 | −5 mm |
| Head tube length | 110 | 100 | −10 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 609 | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 420 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 61 | |
| Standover | not listed | 820 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 445 |
Differences are the Trek Stache minus the Norco Fluid FS 9.1. Full charts: 2017 Norco Fluid FS 9.1, 2017 Trek Stache.
Where each sits in its class
Norco Fluid FS 9.1Trek Stache
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 | Trek Stache5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Recon RL 29er Gold | Manitou Machete 32 Comp |
| Rear shock | RockShox Monarch RL HVI | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX 11 speed RD | Shimano Deore |
| Cassette | SRAM CS PG 1130 11-42T 11 speed | Shimano HG50 |
| Chain | SRAM PC 1110 11 speed | KMC X10 |
| Crankset | SRAM NX 1 w/30T narrow/wide Powerspline | Race Face Aeffect |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM Power Spline BB | Trek PF92 |
| Tire | Maxxis Ardent 29x2.25 | Bontrager Chupacabra |
| Rim | WTB STP i25 TCS 29" tubeless ready " | Sun Ringlé Duroc 50 SL |
| Brake | Shimano Acera M365 | Shimano Acera M315 |
| Grips | Norco lock on grip w/Norco end plug | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Trek Alpha Platinum |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Deore |
| Hub | not listed | Bontrager Boost110, Bontrager Boost148 |
| Saddle | not listed | Bontrager Evoke 1.5 |
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