2015 Norco Fluid 9.1 vs 2017 Trek Stache
The S is the Trek Stache size closest to your S 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 Trek Stache
Compared with the Norco Fluid 9.1 in S, the Trek Stache in S places the top of the head tube 18 mm higher and 8 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 14 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +18 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +8 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −14 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.1°
- 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 9.1 numbers we have for size S are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Norco Fluid 9.1 S | Trek Stache S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 371 | 379 | +8 mm |
| Stack | 603 | 621 | +18 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 68.4° | −1.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.5° | ±0.0° |
| Wheelbase | 1085 | 1071 | −14 mm |
| BB height | 334 | 329 | −5 mm |
| Seat tube length | 400 | 394 | −6 mm |
| Head tube length | 90 | 90 | ±0 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 563 | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 420 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 61 | |
| Standover | not listed | 798 |
Differences are the Trek Stache minus the Norco Fluid 9.1. Full charts: 2015 Norco Fluid 9.1, 2017 Trek Stache.
Where each sits in its class
Norco Fluid 9.1Trek Stache
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 | Trek Stache5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 32 Float Evolution 29 CTD | Manitou Machete 32 Comp |
| Rear shock | Fox Float CTD Evolution series | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano SLX M780 rapid fire 2/3 sp | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | Shimano SLX M786 Shadow Plus 10 speed | Shimano Deore |
| Cassette | SRAM PG 1020 11-36T 10sp | Shimano HG50 |
| Chain | KMC X10 | KMC X10 |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore M615 38/24T 2x10 w/bb | Race Face Aeffect |
| Tire | Continental X-King 29x2.2 folding bead | Bontrager Chupacabra |
| Rim | WTB Speed Disc I-19 dbl wall single eyelet | Sun Ringlé Duroc 50 SL |
| Brake | Shimano Deore M506 | Shimano Acera M315 |
| 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 | Bontrager Evoke 1.5 |
| Frame | not listed | Trek Alpha Platinum |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Trek PF92 |
| Hub | not listed | Bontrager Boost110, Bontrager Boost148 |
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