2017 Norco Fluid FS 9.2 vs 2016 Ritchey Ascent
The Ritchey Ascent size closest to your M is the L. Compare the L instead
What changes on the Ritchey Ascent
Compared with the Norco Fluid FS 9.2 in M, the Ritchey Ascent in M places the top of the head tube 30 mm lower and 8 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 44 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −30 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −8 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −44 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- 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 9.2 numbers we have for size M are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Norco Fluid FS 9.2 M | Ritchey Ascent M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 398 | 390 | −8 mm |
| Stack | 614 | 584 | −30 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 70.5 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.5 | ±0.0° |
| Wheelbase | 1111 | 1067 | −44 mm |
| BB height | 334 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 100 | 150 | +50 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 564 | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 445 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 68 | |
| Standover | not listed | 776 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 475 |
Differences are the Ritchey Ascent minus the Norco Fluid FS 9.2. Full charts: 2017 Norco Fluid FS 9.2, 2016 Ritchey Ascent.
Where each sits in its class
Norco Fluid FS 9.2Ritchey 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 9.29.2 | Ritchey Ascent |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Recon RL solo air 120x15mm Silver | not listed |
| Rear shock | RockShox Monarch R HVI | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore 10 speed shifter | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore Shadow Plus SGS 10 speed | not listed |
| Cassette | SunRace 11/40 T cassette | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Ardent 29x2.25 | not listed |
| Rim | WTB STP I 23 TCS tubeless compatible rim | not listed |
| Brake | Tektro Hydraulic Disc brake HD-M285 w/160mm | not listed |
| Grips | Norco MTB gator design trail grip | not listed |
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