2018 Norco Fluid FS 2+ Womens vs 2019 Raleigh Talus
The M is the Raleigh Talus size closest to your S Norco Fluid FS 2+ Womens. 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 2+ Womens in S, the Raleigh Talus in M places the top of the head tube 9 mm lower and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 41 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −9 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −41 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Norco Fluid FS 2+ Womens is drawn. The Raleigh Talus numbers we have for size M are missing the chainstay length.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Norco Fluid FS 2+ Womens S | Raleigh Talus M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 395 | 400 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 606 | 597 | −9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68 | 69.5 | +1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 575 | 584 | +9 mm |
| Chainstay length | 450 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1132 | 1091 | −41 mm |
| BB height | 333 | not listed | |
| Standover | 767.5 | 772 | +5 mm |
| Seat tube length | 400 | 440 | +40 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | not listed | |
| BB drop | not listed | 60 |
Differences are the Raleigh Talus minus the Norco Fluid FS 2+ Womens. Full charts: 2018 Norco Fluid FS 2+ Womens, 2019 Raleigh Talus.
Where each sits in its class
Norco Fluid FS 2+ WomensRaleigh 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 2+ Womens2+ Womens | Raleigh TalusTalus 26 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | SR Suntour XCM 34LO | Raleigh rigid |
| Rear shock | RockShox Monarch R HVI High Volume Eyelet | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M6000 10spd | Shimano Revo |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M6000 Shadow Plus 10spd | Shimano Tourney |
| Cassette | SunRace CSMS2 Black 10sp 11-42T Cassette | Shimano GH20 |
| Chain | KMC X10 10spd | KMC Z51 |
| Crankset | SR Suntour Zeron Boost 30T Cranks w/1X narrow/wide ring | SR Suntour XCC |
| Tire | WTB Ranger 27.5"x 2.8" | Kenda K1027 |
| Rim | Alex Rims MD 35 650B+ 32H | not listed |
| Brake | Tektro HD-M286 Short Reach Levers | Raleigh V-Brake |
| Grips | Norco MTB Grip | Raleigh MTB |
| Saddle | WTB Deva Womens | Jr. Mountain |
| Frame | not listed | Raleigh Talus |
| 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 |
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