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2017 Norco Fluid 7.1/6.1 HT+ vs 2019 Trek Stache 9.7

The M is the Trek Stache 9.7 size closest to your M Norco Fluid 7.1/6.1 HT+. 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 9.7

Compared with the Norco Fluid 7.1/6.1 HT+ in M, the Trek Stache 9.7 in M places the top of the head tube 24 mm higher and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 25 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
+24 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−10 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−25 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+0.3°
About the same head angle
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 7.1/6.1 HT+ numbers we have for size M are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementNorco Fluid 7.1/6.1 HT+ MTrek Stache 9.7 MDifference
Reach425415−10 mm
Stack611635+24 mm
Head tube angle67.567.8°+0.3°
Seat tube angle72.772.3°−0.4°
Wheelbase11421117−25 mm
BB height316318+2 mm
Head tube lengthnot listed90
Effective top tubenot listed618
Chainstay lengthnot listed420
BB dropnot listed67
Standovernot listed760
Seat tube lengthnot listed419

Differences are the Trek Stache 9.7 minus the Norco Fluid 7.1/6.1 HT+. Full charts: 2017 Norco Fluid 7.1/6.1 HT+, 2019 Trek Stache 9.7.

Where each sits in its class

Norco Fluid 7.1/6.1 HT+Trek Stache 9.7

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 7.1/6.1 HT+7.1/6.1 HT+Trek Stache 9.79.7
ShifterShimano SLX 11spd I-SpecSRAM GX Eagle
DerailleurShimano SLX M7000 Shadow Plus 11spdSRAM GX Eagle
CassetteShimano XT M8000 11spd 11/46SRAM GX Eagle
TireWTB Ranger 27.5"/26"x 2.8""Bontrager XR2 Team Issue
RimAlex Rims MD35 650B/26 Plus 32HSun Ringlé Duroc 50 SL
BrakeShimano SLX M7000SRAM Guide R
HeadsetNorco GripFSA IS2
Framenot listedTrek OCLV
Forknot listedRockShox Pike RC
Chainnot listedSRAM NX Eagle
Cranksetnot listedTruVativ Descendant
Bottom bracketnot listedTrek DUB PF92
Hubnot listedBontrager Boost148
Handlebarnot listedBontrager Line
Stemnot listedBontrager Line
Seatpostnot listedBontrager Line Dropper
Saddlenot listedBontrager Montrose Elite

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