2015 Norco Fluid 7.2 vs 2017 Specialized Camber 650b
The XL is the Specialized Camber 650b size closest to your XL Norco Fluid 7.2. 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 Specialized Camber 650b
Compared with the Norco Fluid 7.2 in XL, the Specialized Camber 650b in XL places the top of the head tube 10 mm higher and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +10 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +3 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +6 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- 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 XL are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Norco Fluid 7.2 XL | Specialized Camber 650b XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 472 | 475mm | +3 mm |
| Stack | 598 | 608mm | +10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5 | 68° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 75° | +0.5° |
| Wheelbase | 1170 | 1176mm | +6 mm |
| BB height | 332 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 523mm | +13 mm |
| Head tube length | 130 | 125mm | −5 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 638mm | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 420mm | |
| BB drop | not listed | 23mm | |
| Standover | not listed | 767mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 522mm |
Differences are the Specialized Camber 650b minus the Norco Fluid 7.2. Full charts: 2015 Norco Fluid 7.2, 2017 Specialized Camber 650b.
Where each sits in its class
Norco Fluid 7.2Specialized Camber 650b
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 Fluid 7.27.2 | Specialized Camber 650b650b |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox XC-32 TK Solo air | RockShox Sektor |
| Rear shock | RockShox Monarch RL SV | X-Fusion Pro RL |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M670 rapid fire 2/3 sp | SRAM GX |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M675 Shadow Plus 10 speed | SRAM GX |
| Cassette | SRAM PG 1020 11-36T 10sp | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X10 | KMC X-10 |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore M615 38/24T 2x10 w/bb | SRAM NX |
| Tire | WTB Beeline 650Bx2.2 | Specialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground Control |
| Rim | WTB SX19 Double Wall | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Acera M396 | Tektro Gemini Comp |
| Grips | Norco Lock On Grip | Specialized Sip Grip |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Sport SE XC trail saddle | Specialized Henge Sport |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | TruVativ Powerspline |
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