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2015 Norco Fluid 7.2 vs 2017 Norco Optic A9.2

We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.

What changes on the Norco Optic A9.2

Frame stack
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Frame reach
+32 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+50 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
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 Fluid 7.2 numbers we have for size M are missing the stack and chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementNorco Fluid 7.2 MNorco Optic A9.2 LDifference
Reach432464+32 mm
Stacknot listed607
Head tube angle68.568.5±0.0°
Seat tube angle74.574.5±0.0°
Wheelbase11251175+50 mm
BB height332332±0 mm
Seat tube length435not listed
Head tube length115100−15 mm

Differences are the Norco Optic A9.2 minus the Norco Fluid 7.2. Full charts: 2015 Norco Fluid 7.2, 2017 Norco Optic A9.2.

Where each sits in its class

Norco Fluid 7.2Norco Optic A9.2

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 Fluid 7.27.2Norco Optic A9.2A9.2
ForkRockShox XC-32 TK Solo airRockShox Sektor TK 29 100x15mm Silver
Rear shockRockShox Monarch RL SVFox Float DPS Performane EVOL
ShifterShimano Deore M670 rapid fire 2/3 spSRAM GX1 11sp
DerailleurShimano Deore M675 Shadow Plus 10 speedSRAM GX
CassetteSRAM PG 1020 11-36T 10spSRAM XG 1150 10-42T
ChainKMC X10SRAM PC 1130 11sp
CranksetShimano Deore M615 38/24T 2x10 w/bbSRAM FC S-1000 w/32T
TireWTB Beeline 650Bx2.2not listed
RimWTB SX19 Double WallAlex Rims DP23 double wall 29er I23 tubeless compatible
BrakeShimano Acera M396not listed
GripsNorco Lock On GripNorco Lock On Grip
SaddleWTB Volt Sport SE XC trail saddleSDG Circuit Mtn
Handlebarnot listedNorco 6061 DB alloy 760mmx25mm

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