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 XS 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 XS, the Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1 in S places the top of the head tube 11 mm higher and 27 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 63 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +11 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +27 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +63 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 7.3/6.3 HT+ numbers we have for size XS are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Norco Fluid 7.3/6.3 HT+ XS | Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1 S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 378 | 404.8 | +27 mm |
| Stack | 598 | 609.2 | +11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.5 | 67.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.5 | ±0.0° |
| Wheelbase | 1072 | 1134.6 | +63 mm |
| BB height | 311 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 110 | 100 | −10 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 591.7 | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 437 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 31.8 | |
| Standover | not listed | 747 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 407 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 542 |
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
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 7.3/6.3 HT+7.3/6.3 HT+ | Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | SR Suntour XCM | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM GX 10spd | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX 10spd Type 2.1 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X10 1x10spd | not listed |
| Tire | WTB Ranger 27.5"/26"x 2.8"" | not listed |
| Rim | Alex Rims MD35 650B/26 Plus 32H | not listed |
| Brake | Tektro HD-M285 | not listed |
| Headset | Norco Grip | not listed |
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