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2015 Norco Fluid 9.2 vs 2017 Specialized Fuse 6Fattie

The XS is the Specialized Fuse 6Fattie size closest to your S 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 S, the Specialized Fuse 6Fattie in XS places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 9 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
±0 mm
About the same height
Frame reach
+9 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
−7 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−1.0°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
n/a
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The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Norco Fluid 9.2 numbers we have for size S are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementNorco Fluid 9.2 SSpecialized Fuse 6Fattie XSDifference
Reach371380mm+9 mm
Stack603603mm±0 mm
Head tube angle69.568.5°−1.0°
Seat tube angle73.574°+0.5°
Wheelbase10851078mm−7 mm
BB height334not listed
Seat tube length400330mm−70 mm
Head tube length90100mm+10 mm
Effective top tubenot listed553mm
Chainstay lengthnot listed435mm
Standovernot listed715mm
Fork lengthnot listed500mm

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

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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 9.29.2Specialized Fuse 6Fattie6Fattie
ForkRockShox XC-32 TK Solo airSR Suntour XCM
Rear shockRockShox Monarch RL SVnot listed
ShifterShimano Deore M670 rapid fire 2/3 spSRAM X5
DerailleurShimano Deore M675 Shadow Plus 10 speedSRAM X7
CassetteSRAM PG 1020 11-36T 10spnot listed
ChainKMC X10SRAM PC-1031
CranksetShimano Deore M615 38/24T 2x10 w/bbSpecialized Stout
TireWTB NineLine 29x2.0not listed
RimWTB SX19 Double Wallnot listed
BrakeShimano Acera M396Tektro Auriga
GripsNorco Lock On GripSpecialized Sip Grip
SaddleWTB Volt Sport SE XC trail saddleSpecialized Henge Sport
Wheelsetnot listedSpecialized Stout

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