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2025 Kona Process CR/DL vs 2026 Norco Fluid A4

The S is the Norco Fluid A4 size closest to your S Kona Process CR/DL. 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 Norco Fluid A4

Compared with the Kona Process CR/DL in S, the Norco Fluid A4 in S places the top of the head tube 12 mm higher and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
+12 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−10 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−5 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
n/a
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Chainstays
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The two frames

2025 Kona Process CR/DL (S)The Kona Process CR/DL frame drawn to scale.J 1171

Only the Kona Process CR/DL is drawn. The Norco Fluid A4 numbers we have for size S are missing the head angle, seat angle and chainstay length.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementKona Process CR/DL SNorco Fluid A4 SDifference
Reach430420−10 mm
Stack605617+12 mm
Head tube angle65.5not listed
Seat tube angle76.9not listed
Effective top tube570not listed
Chainstay length435not listed
Wheelbase11711166−5 mm
BB drop20not listed
BB height345not listed
Standover690678−12 mm
Seat tube length380360−20 mm
Head tube length94110+16 mm

Differences are the Norco Fluid A4 minus the Kona Process CR/DL. Full charts: 2025 Kona Process CR/DL, 2026 Norco Fluid A4.

Where each sits in its class

Kona Process CR/DLNorco Fluid A4

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartKona Process CR/DL134 CR/DLNorco Fluid A4A4
FrameKona Processnot listed
ForkRockShox Pike Ultimate Charger 2.1 RC2RockShox Recon Silver
Rear shockRockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate TrunnionX-Fusion 02 Pro R
ShifterSRAM Pod ControllerShimano Deore
DerailleurSRAM GX EagleShimano Deore
CassetteSRAM GX EagleSunRace CSMS8
CranksetSRAM GX Eagle TransmissionFSA Comet
Bottom bracketSRAM DUB PF92SRAM DUB BB BSA Threaded
WheelsetDT Swiss 350Stan's NoTubes Flow D
TireMaxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis DissectorGoodyear Newton
BrakeSRAM G2 RSCTektro HD-535
RotorSRAM CenterLinenot listed
HandlebarKona XC/BC 35e*thirteen 800mm 20mm Rise
StemKona XC/BCNorco 6061 Alloy 40mm Length 35mm Clamp
GripsKona Keynot listed
HeadsetFSA Orbit 1.5ESealed Bearing Tapered
Dropper postRockShox Reverb StealthSDG Tellis Dropper
SaddleWTB VoltTrail
Chainnot listedKMC X11

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