2015 Norco Fluid 9.3 vs 2017 Trek Stache
The XL is the Trek Stache 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 Trek Stache
Compared with the Norco Fluid 9.3 in XL, the Trek Stache in XL places the top of the head tube 7 mm higher and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 17 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +7 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +3 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −17 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 9.3 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 | Trek Stache XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 453 | 456 | +3 mm |
| Stack | 633 | 640 | +7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 68.4° | −1.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.5° | ±0.0° |
| Wheelbase | 1172 | 1155 | −17 mm |
| BB height | 334 | 329 | −5 mm |
| Seat tube length | 535 | 521 | −14 mm |
| Head tube length | 120 | 110 | −10 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 646 | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 420 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 61 | |
| Standover | not listed | 808 |
Differences are the Trek Stache minus the Norco Fluid 9.3. Full charts: 2015 Norco Fluid 9.3, 2017 Trek Stache.
Where each sits in its class
Norco Fluid 9.3Trek 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 9.39.3 | Trek Stache5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox XC-32 TK Solo air | Manitou Machete 32 Comp |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M4000 rapid fire 3 sp | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | Shimano 9 speed Deore RD Shadow type | Shimano Deore |
| Cassette | Shimano CS HG 20 9 speed | Shimano HG50 |
| Chain | KMC Z-99 chain | KMC X10 |
| Crankset | SR Suntour XCR 44/32/22T w Octalink | Race Face Aeffect |
| Tire | WTB NineLine 29x2.0 | Bontrager Chupacabra |
| Rim | WTB SX19 Double Wall | Sun Ringlé Duroc 50 SL |
| Brake | Shimano Acera M355 | Shimano Acera M315 |
| Grips | Norco MTB gator design trail grip | not listed |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Sport SE 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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