2017 Norco Optic C9.1 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 C9.1 in M, the Norco Fluid FS 7.1 in S places the top of the head tube 21 mm lower and 29 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 43 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −21 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −29 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −43 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Norco Optic C9.1 numbers we have for size M are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Norco Optic C9.1 M | Norco Fluid FS 7.1 S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 441 | 412 | −29 mm |
| Stack | 598 | 577 | −21 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5 | 68.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.9 | 74.5 | −0.4° |
| Wheelbase | 1144 | 1101 | −43 mm |
| BB height | 332 | 332 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 92 | 107 | +15 mm |
Differences are the Norco Fluid FS 7.1 minus the Norco Optic C9.1. Full charts: 2017 Norco Optic C9.1, 2017 Norco Fluid FS 7.1.
Where each sits in its class
Norco Optic C9.1Norco Fluid FS 7.1
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 Optic C9.1C9.1 | Norco Fluid FS 7.17.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 34 Float 29 Boost 110x15mm Factory | RockShox Recon RL Gold |
| Shifter | SRAM X1 11sp | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX1 | SRAM NX 11 speed RD |
| Cassette | SRAM XG 1175 11sp 10-42T | SRAM CS PG 1130 11-42T 11 speed |
| Chain | SRAM PC X1 11sp | SRAM PC 1110 11 speed |
| Crankset | Race Face Next SL carbon 32T | SRAM NX 1 w/30T narrow/wide Powerspline |
| Rim | DT Swiss XMC 1200 Carbon 29er wheelset | WTB STP i25 TCS 27.5" tubeless ready rim" |
| Brake | SRAM Guide Ultimate | Shimano Acera M365 |
| Handlebar | Race Face Next Carbon | not listed |
| Stem | Race Face Turbine 35 | not listed |
| Grips | SDG ODI USA lock on grips | Norco lock on grip w/Norco end plug |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb Stealth | not listed |
| Saddle | SDG Circuit Mtn with chromoly rails | not listed |
| Rear shock | not listed | RockShox Monarch RL HVI |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM Power Spline BB |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Ardent 27.5x2.25 |
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