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2017 Norco Optic C7.1 Framekit vs 2017 Norco Fluid FS 7.1

The Norco Fluid FS 7.1 size closest to your M is the L. Compare the L instead

What changes on the Norco Fluid FS 7.1

Compared with the Norco Optic C7.1 Framekit in M, the Norco Fluid FS 7.1 in XS places the top of the head tube 23 mm lower and 41 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 63 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−23 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−41 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−63 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
n/a
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The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Norco Optic C7.1 Framekit numbers we have for size M are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementNorco Optic C7.1 Framekit MNorco Fluid FS 7.1 XSDifference
Reach433392−41 mm
Stack593570−23 mm
Head tube angle6868.5+0.5°
Seat tube angle7574.5−0.5°
Wheelbase11421079−63 mm
BB height334332−2 mm
Head tube length119100−19 mm

Differences are the Norco Fluid FS 7.1 minus the Norco Optic C7.1 Framekit. Full charts: 2017 Norco Optic C7.1 Framekit, 2017 Norco Fluid FS 7.1.

Where each sits in its class

Norco Optic C7.1 FramekitNorco Fluid FS 7.1

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick

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.

PartNorco Optic C7.1 FramekitNorco Fluid FS 7.17.1
Forknot listedRockShox Recon RL Gold
Rear shocknot listedRockShox Monarch RL HVI
Derailleurnot listedSRAM NX 11 speed RD
Cassettenot listedSRAM CS PG 1130 11-42T 11 speed
Chainnot listedSRAM PC 1110 11 speed
Cranksetnot listedSRAM NX 1 w/30T narrow/wide Powerspline
Bottom bracketnot listedSRAM Power Spline BB
Tirenot listedMaxxis Ardent 27.5x2.25
Rimnot listedWTB STP i25 TCS 27.5" tubeless ready rim"
Brakenot listedShimano Acera M365
Gripsnot listedNorco lock on grip w/Norco end plug

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