2015 Norco Fluid 9.2 vs 2017 Specialized Fuse 6Fattie
The M is the Specialized Fuse 6Fattie size closest to your L Norco Fluid 9.2. 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 Fuse 6Fattie
Compared with the Norco Fluid 9.2 in L, the Specialized Fuse 6Fattie in M places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 20 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −10 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −20 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- 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 9.2 numbers we have for size L are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Norco Fluid 9.2 L | Specialized Fuse 6Fattie M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 425 | 415mm | −10 mm |
| Stack | 623 | 622mm | −1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 68.5° | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73° | −0.5° |
| Wheelbase | 1141 | 1121mm | −20 mm |
| BB height | 334 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 490 | 432mm | −58 mm |
| Head tube length | 110 | 100mm | −10 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 605mm | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 435mm | |
| Standover | not listed | 785mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 520mm |
Differences are the Specialized Fuse 6Fattie minus the Norco Fluid 9.2. Full charts: 2015 Norco Fluid 9.2, 2017 Specialized Fuse 6Fattie.
Where each sits in its class
Norco Fluid 9.2Specialized Fuse 6Fattie
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 9.29.2 | Specialized Fuse 6Fattie6Fattie |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox XC-32 TK Solo air | SR Suntour XCM |
| Rear shock | RockShox Monarch RL SV | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M670 rapid fire 2/3 sp | SRAM X5 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M675 Shadow Plus 10 speed | SRAM X7 |
| Cassette | SRAM PG 1020 11-36T 10sp | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X10 | SRAM PC-1031 |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore M615 38/24T 2x10 w/bb | Specialized Stout |
| Tire | WTB NineLine 29x2.0 | not listed |
| Rim | WTB SX19 Double Wall | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Acera M396 | Tektro Auriga |
| Grips | Norco Lock On Grip | Specialized Sip Grip |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Sport SE XC trail saddle | Specialized Henge Sport |
| Wheelset | not listed | Specialized Stout |
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