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2017 Norco Optic C9.2 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 C9.2 in M, the Norco Fluid FS 7.1 in XS places the top of the head tube 28 mm lower and 49 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 65 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−28 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−49 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−65 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 C9.2 numbers we have for size M are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementNorco Optic C9.2 MNorco Fluid FS 7.1 XSDifference
Reach441392−49 mm
Stack598570−28 mm
Head tube angle68.568.5±0.0°
Seat tube angle74.974.5−0.4°
Wheelbase11441079−65 mm
BB height332332±0 mm
Head tube length92100+8 mm

Differences are the Norco Fluid FS 7.1 minus the Norco Optic C9.2. Full charts: 2017 Norco Optic C9.2, 2017 Norco Fluid FS 7.1.

Where each sits in its class

Norco Optic C9.2Norco 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 C9.2C9.2Norco Fluid FS 7.17.1
ForkFox 34 Float 29 Boost 110x15mm Performance EliteRockShox Recon RL Gold
Rear shockFox Float DPS Peformance Elite EVOLRockShox Monarch RL HVI
ShifterShimano XT 2sp I specnot listed
DerailleurShimano XT long cage 11 speed for 2x11SRAM NX 11 speed RD
CassetteShimano 11-40T 11sp (running change to 11-42T)SRAM CS PG 1130 11-42T 11 speed
ChainShimano HG-600-11 11spSRAM PC 1110 11 speed
RimRace Face AR 24 29 tubeless compatibleWTB STP i25 TCS 27.5" tubeless ready rim"
BrakeShimano Deore XTShimano Acera M365
HandlebarRace Face Turbine 760x20mmnot listed
StemRace Face Turbine Basic 35not listed
GripsNorco Lock On GripNorco lock on grip w/Norco end plug
SeatpostRockShox Reverb Stealthnot listed
SaddleSDG Circuit Mtn with chromoly railsnot listed
Cranksetnot listedSRAM NX 1 w/30T narrow/wide Powerspline
Bottom bracketnot listedSRAM Power Spline BB
Tirenot listedMaxxis Ardent 27.5x2.25

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