2018 Norco Fluid FS 1+ Womens vs 2017 Norco Fluid 7.1/6.1 HT+
The Norco Fluid 7.1/6.1 HT+ size closest to your S is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Norco Fluid 7.1/6.1 HT+
Compared with the Norco Fluid FS 1+ Womens in S, the Norco Fluid 7.1/6.1 HT+ in L places the top of the head tube 14 mm higher and 52 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 36 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +14 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +52 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +36 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Norco Fluid FS 1+ Womens is drawn. The Norco Fluid 7.1/6.1 HT+ numbers we have for size L are missing the chainstay length.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Norco Fluid FS 1+ Womens S | Norco Fluid 7.1/6.1 HT+ L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 395 | 447 | +52 mm |
| Stack | 606 | 620 | +14 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68 | 67.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 72.3 | −1.2° |
| Effective top tube | 575 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 450 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1132 | 1168 | +36 mm |
| BB height | 333 | 316 | −17 mm |
| Standover | 767.5 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 400 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 100 | 110 | +10 mm |
Differences are the Norco Fluid 7.1/6.1 HT+ minus the Norco Fluid FS 1+ Womens. Full charts: 2018 Norco Fluid FS 1+ Womens, 2017 Norco Fluid 7.1/6.1 HT+.
Where each sits in its class
Norco Fluid FS 1+ WomensNorco Fluid 7.1/6.1 HT+
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 1+ Womens1+ Womens | Norco Fluid 7.1/6.1 HT+7.1/6.1 HT+ |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Recon RL Silver | not listed |
| Rear shock | RockShox Monarch RL HVI High Volume Eyelet | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano SLX M7000 11spd I-Spec | Shimano SLX 11spd I-Spec |
| Derailleur | Shimano SLX M7000 Shadow Plus 11spd | Shimano SLX M7000 Shadow Plus 11spd |
| Cassette | SunRace CSMS8 11sp 11/46 Cassette | Shimano XT M8000 11spd 11/46 |
| Crankset | Samox Boost crank w/30T aluminum 1X narrow/wide ring | not listed |
| Rim | Alex Rims MD 35 650B+ 32H | Alex Rims MD35 650B/26 Plus 32H |
| Brake | Shimano Alivio | Shimano SLX M7000 |
| Grips | Norco MTB Grip | not listed |
| Saddle | WTB Deva Womens | not listed |
| Tire | not listed | WTB Ranger 27.5"/26"x 2.8"" |
| Headset | not listed | Norco Grip |
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