2017 Norco Fluid FS 9.2 vs 2019 Raleigh Talus
The XL is the Raleigh Talus size closest to your XL 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 XL, the Raleigh Talus in XL places the top of the head tube 8 mm lower and 12 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −8 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −12 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- 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 XL are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Norco Fluid FS 9.2 XL | Raleigh Talus XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 453 | 441 | −12 mm |
| Stack | 633 | 625 | −8 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 69.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73 | −0.5° |
| Wheelbase | 1172 | not listed | |
| BB height | 334 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 120 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 634 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 60 | |
| Standover | not listed | 838 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 530 |
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
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 9.29.2 | Raleigh TalusTalus 26 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Recon RL solo air 120x15mm Silver | Raleigh rigid |
| Rear shock | RockShox Monarch R HVI | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore 10 speed shifter | Shimano Revo |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore Shadow Plus SGS 10 speed | Shimano Tourney |
| Cassette | SunRace 11/40 T cassette | Shimano GH20 |
| Tire | Maxxis Ardent 29x2.25 | Kenda K1027 |
| Rim | WTB STP I 23 TCS tubeless compatible rim | not listed |
| Brake | Tektro Hydraulic Disc brake HD-M285 w/160mm | Raleigh V-Brake |
| Grips | Norco MTB gator design trail grip | Raleigh MTB |
| Frame | not listed | Raleigh Talus |
| Chain | not listed | KMC Z51 |
| Crankset | not listed | SR Suntour XCC |
| Pedals | not listed | Raleigh Resin Platform |
| Wheelset | not listed | Weinmann XRD28 |
| Rotor | not listed | Tektro M275 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Raleigh MTB |
| Stem | not listed | Raleigh MTB |
| Headset | not listed | FSA NO.11N |
| Saddle | not listed | Jr. Mountain |
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