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2017 Norco Fluid 7.3/6.3 HT+ vs 2016 Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1

The S is the Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1 size closest to your S Norco Fluid 7.3/6.3 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 Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1

Compared with the Norco Fluid 7.3/6.3 HT+ in S, the Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1 in S places the top of the head tube 11 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 37 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+11 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+2 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
+37 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
n/a
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The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Norco Fluid 7.3/6.3 HT+ numbers we have for size S are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementNorco Fluid 7.3/6.3 HT+ SSalsa Horsethief Carbon GX1 SDifference
Reach403404.8+2 mm
Stack598609.2+11 mm
Head tube angle67.567.5±0.0°
Seat tube angle73.173.5+0.4°
Wheelbase10981134.6+37 mm
BB height311not listed
Head tube length110100−10 mm
Effective top tubenot listed591.7
Chainstay lengthnot listed437
BB dropnot listed31.8
Standovernot listed747
Seat tube lengthnot listed407
Fork lengthnot listed542

Differences are the Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1 minus the Norco Fluid 7.3/6.3 HT+. Full charts: 2017 Norco Fluid 7.3/6.3 HT+, 2016 Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1.

Where each sits in its class

Norco Fluid 7.3/6.3 HT+Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1

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 7.3/6.3 HT+7.3/6.3 HT+Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1
ForkSR Suntour XCMnot listed
ShifterSRAM GX 10spdnot listed
DerailleurSRAM GX 10spd Type 2.1not listed
ChainKMC X10 1x10spdnot listed
TireWTB Ranger 27.5"/26"x 2.8""not listed
RimAlex Rims MD35 650B/26 Plus 32Hnot listed
BrakeTektro HD-M285not listed
HeadsetNorco Gripnot listed

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