2015 Norco Fluid 9.1 vs 2016 Ritchey Ascent
The XL is the Ritchey Ascent size closest to your XL Norco Fluid 9.1. 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 Ritchey Ascent
Compared with the Norco Fluid 9.1 in XL, the Ritchey Ascent in XL places the top of the head tube 9 mm lower and 46 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 79 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −9 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −46 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −79 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.5°
- Steeper: sharper 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 9.1 numbers we have for size XL are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Norco Fluid 9.1 XL | Ritchey Ascent XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 453 | 407 | −46 mm |
| Stack | 633 | 624 | −9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 71 | +1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73 | −0.5° |
| Wheelbase | 1172 | 1093 | −79 mm |
| BB height | 334 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 535 | 525 | −10 mm |
| Head tube length | 120 | 190 | +70 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 598 | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 445 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 68 | |
| Standover | not listed | 821 |
Differences are the Ritchey Ascent minus the Norco Fluid 9.1. Full charts: 2015 Norco Fluid 9.1, 2016 Ritchey Ascent.
Where each sits in its class
Norco Fluid 9.1Ritchey Ascent
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 9.19.1 | Ritchey Ascent |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 32 Float Evolution 29 CTD | not listed |
| Rear shock | Fox Float CTD Evolution series | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano SLX M780 rapid fire 2/3 sp | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano SLX M786 Shadow Plus 10 speed | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM PG 1020 11-36T 10sp | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X10 | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore M615 38/24T 2x10 w/bb | not listed |
| Tire | Continental X-King 29x2.2 folding bead | not listed |
| Rim | WTB Speed Disc I-19 dbl wall single eyelet | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Deore M506 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Norco 6061 DB alloy 1" ise bar" | not listed |
| Grips | Norco Lock On Grip | not listed |
| Saddle | SDG Bel Air 2.0 XC trail saddle | not listed |
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