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2015 Norco Fluid 9.3 vs 2017 Specialized Fuse 6Fattie

The Specialized Fuse 6Fattie size closest to your M is the S. Compare the S instead

What changes on the Specialized Fuse 6Fattie

Compared with the Norco Fluid 9.3 in M, the Specialized Fuse 6Fattie in M places the top of the head tube 8 mm higher and 17 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+8 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+17 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+11 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
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 9.3 numbers we have for size M are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementNorco Fluid 9.3 MSpecialized Fuse 6Fattie MDifference
Reach398415mm+17 mm
Stack614622mm+8 mm
Head tube angle69.568.5°−1.0°
Seat tube angle73.573°−0.5°
Wheelbase11101121mm+11 mm
BB height334not listed
Seat tube length445432mm−13 mm
Head tube length100100mm±0 mm
Effective top tubenot listed605mm
Chainstay lengthnot listed435mm
Standovernot listed785mm
Fork lengthnot listed520mm

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

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 9.39.3Specialized Fuse 6Fattie6Fattie
ForkRockShox XC-32 TK Solo airSR Suntour XCM
ShifterShimano Deore M4000 rapid fire 3 spSRAM X5
DerailleurShimano 9 speed Deore RD Shadow typeSRAM X7
CassetteShimano CS HG 20 9 speednot listed
ChainKMC Z-99 chainSRAM PC-1031
CranksetSR Suntour XCR 44/32/22T w OctalinkSpecialized Stout
TireWTB NineLine 29x2.0not listed
RimWTB SX19 Double Wallnot listed
BrakeShimano Acera M355Tektro Auriga
GripsNorco MTB gator design trail gripSpecialized Sip Grip
SaddleWTB Volt Sport SE XC trail saddleSpecialized Henge Sport
Wheelsetnot listedSpecialized Stout

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