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2017 Norco Fluid 7.2/6.2 HT+ vs 2019 Specialized Fuse Comp 27.5+

The Specialized Fuse Comp 27.5+ size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead

What changes on the Specialized Fuse Comp 27.5+

Compared with the Norco Fluid 7.2/6.2 HT+ in M, the Specialized Fuse Comp 27.5+ in L places the top of the head tube 18 mm higher and 15 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 19 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+18 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+15 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+19 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
±0.0°
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 7.2/6.2 HT+ numbers we have for size M are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementNorco Fluid 7.2/6.2 HT+ MSpecialized Fuse Comp 27.5+ LDifference
Reach425440mm+15 mm
Stack611629mm+18 mm
Head tube angle67.567.5°±0.0°
Seat tube angle72.773°+0.3°
Wheelbase11421161mm+19 mm
BB height316312mm−4 mm
Head tube lengthnot listed115mm
Effective top tubenot listed633mm
Chainstay lengthnot listed430mm
BB dropnot listed51mm
Standovernot listed806mm
Seat tube lengthnot listed470mm
Fork lengthnot listed530mm

Differences are the Specialized Fuse Comp 27.5+ minus the Norco Fluid 7.2/6.2 HT+. Full charts: 2017 Norco Fluid 7.2/6.2 HT+, 2019 Specialized Fuse Comp 27.5+.

Where each sits in its class

Norco Fluid 7.2/6.2 HT+Specialized Fuse Comp 27.5+

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 7.2/6.2 HT+7.2/6.2 HT+Specialized Fuse Comp 27.5+Comp 27.5+
ForkRockShox Recon RL Solo Air SilverRockShox Recon RL
ShifterSRAM NX 11spdSRAM NX
DerailleurSRAM NX 11spdSRAM NX
CassetteSRAM NX PG 1130 11/42SRAM PG-1130
ChainSRAM PC-1110 11spdKMC X-11
TireWTB Ranger 27.5"/26"x 2.8""Specialized Purgatory
RimAlex Rims MD35 650B/26 Plus 32HSpecialized Stout
BrakeSRAM Level TSRAM Level
HeadsetNorco Gripnot listed
Cranksetnot listedSpecialized Stout Pro
Handlebarnot listedSpecialized Stout
Gripsnot listedSpecialized Sip Grip
Dropper postnot listedSpecialized TransX Dropper
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized Trans-X Dropper
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Henge Comp

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