2015 Norco Fluid 9.3 vs 2017 Specialized Fuse 6Fattie
The XL is the Specialized Fuse 6Fattie size closest to your XL Norco Fluid 9.3. 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 9.3 in XL, the Specialized Fuse 6Fattie in XL places the top of the head tube 17 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +17 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- ±0 mm
- About the same
- 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 9.3 numbers we have for size XL are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Norco Fluid 9.3 XL | Specialized Fuse 6Fattie XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 453 | 455mm | +2 mm |
| Stack | 633 | 650mm | +17 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 68.5° | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73° | −0.5° |
| Wheelbase | 1172 | 1172mm | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 334 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 535 | 510mm | −25 mm |
| Head tube length | 120 | 130mm | +10 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 654mm | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 435mm | |
| Standover | not listed | 841mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 520mm |
Differences are the Specialized Fuse 6Fattie minus the Norco Fluid 9.3. Full charts: 2015 Norco Fluid 9.3, 2017 Specialized Fuse 6Fattie.
Where each sits in its class
Norco Fluid 9.3Specialized 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 9.39.3 | Specialized Fuse 6Fattie6Fattie |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox XC-32 TK Solo air | SR Suntour XCM |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M4000 rapid fire 3 sp | SRAM X5 |
| Derailleur | Shimano 9 speed Deore RD Shadow type | SRAM X7 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS HG 20 9 speed | not listed |
| Chain | KMC Z-99 chain | SRAM PC-1031 |
| Crankset | SR Suntour XCR 44/32/22T w Octalink | Specialized Stout |
| Tire | WTB NineLine 29x2.0 | not listed |
| Rim | WTB SX19 Double Wall | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Acera M355 | Tektro Auriga |
| Grips | Norco MTB gator design trail grip | Specialized Sip Grip |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Sport SE XC trail saddle | Specialized Henge Sport |
| Wheelset | not listed | Specialized Stout |
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