2018 Norco Fluid FS Womens vs 2017 Trek Stache 9.6
The Trek Stache 9.6 size closest to your S is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Trek Stache 9.6
Compared with the Norco Fluid FS Womens in S, the Trek Stache 9.6 in L places the top of the head tube 62 mm higher and 39 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 44 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +62 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +39 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +44 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Norco Fluid FS Womens, STrek Stache 9.6, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Norco Fluid FS Womens S | Trek Stache 9.6 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 412 | 451 | +39 mm |
| Stack | 577 | 639 | +62 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5 | 68.4° | −0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 73.5° | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 572 | 641 | +69 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 420 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1101 | 1145 | +44 mm |
| BB height | 332 | 328 | −4 mm |
| Standover | 735 | 792 | +57 mm |
| Seat tube length | 405 | 470 | +65 mm |
| Head tube length | 107 | 100 | −7 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 72 |
Differences are the Trek Stache 9.6 minus the Norco Fluid FS Womens. Full charts: 2018 Norco Fluid FS Womens, 2017 Trek Stache 9.6.
Where each sits in its class
Norco Fluid FS WomensTrek Stache 9.6
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 Womens1 Womens | Trek Stache 9.69.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Recon RL Solo Silver | RockShox Yari RC |
| Rear shock | RockShox Monarch RL HVI | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano SLX M7000 11spd I-Spec | SRAM GX |
| Derailleur | Shimano SLX M7000 Shadow Plus 11spd | SRAM GX |
| Cassette | SunRace CSMS8 11sp 11/46 Cassette | SRAM XG 1150 |
| Crankset | Samox Boost crank w/30T aluminum 1X narrow/wide ring | SRAM X1 1200 |
| Tire | Maxxis Forecaster 2.35 folding | Bontrager Chupacabra |
| Rim | WTB I29 32H | Sun Ringlé Duroc 50 SL |
| Brake | Shimano Alivio | SRAM Guide R |
| Grips | Norco Gator grip | not listed |
| Saddle | WTB Deva Womens | Bontrager Evoke 2 |
| Frame | not listed | Trek OCLV |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM PC1110 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Trek PF92 |
| Hub | not listed | Bontrager Boost148 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Bontrager Rhythm Elite |
| Stem | not listed | Bontrager Rhythm |
| Seatpost | not listed | KS eThirty Integra |
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