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2017 Norco Fluid FS 9.2 vs 2019 Raleigh Talus

The L is the Raleigh Talus size closest to your L Norco Fluid FS 9.2. 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 Raleigh Talus

Compared with the Norco Fluid FS 9.2 in L, the Raleigh Talus in L places the top of the head tube 12 mm lower and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 24 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−12 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−5 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−24 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 9.2 numbers we have for size L are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementNorco Fluid FS 9.2 LRaleigh Talus LDifference
Reach425420−5 mm
Stack623611−12 mm
Head tube angle69.569.5±0.0°
Seat tube angle73.573−0.5°
Wheelbase11411117−24 mm
BB height334not listed
Head tube length110not listed
Effective top tubenot listed609
BB dropnot listed60
Standovernot listed803
Seat tube lengthnot listed480

Differences are the Raleigh Talus minus the Norco Fluid FS 9.2. Full charts: 2017 Norco Fluid FS 9.2, 2019 Raleigh Talus.

Where each sits in its class

Norco Fluid FS 9.2Raleigh Talus

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick

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.

PartNorco Fluid FS 9.29.2Raleigh TalusTalus 26
ForkRockShox Recon RL solo air 120x15mm SilverRaleigh rigid
Rear shockRockShox Monarch R HVInot listed
ShifterShimano Deore 10 speed shifterShimano Revo
DerailleurShimano Deore Shadow Plus SGS 10 speedShimano Tourney
CassetteSunRace 11/40 T cassetteShimano GH20
TireMaxxis Ardent 29x2.25Kenda K1027
RimWTB STP I 23 TCS tubeless compatible rimnot listed
BrakeTektro Hydraulic Disc brake HD-M285 w/160mmRaleigh V-Brake
GripsNorco MTB gator design trail gripRaleigh MTB
Framenot listedRaleigh Talus
Chainnot listedKMC Z51
Cranksetnot listedSR Suntour XCC
Pedalsnot listedRaleigh Resin Platform
Wheelsetnot listedWeinmann XRD28
Rotornot listedTektro M275
Handlebarnot listedRaleigh MTB
Stemnot listedRaleigh MTB
Headsetnot listedFSA NO.11N
Saddlenot listedJr. Mountain

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