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2017 Norco Fluid 7.3/6.3 HT+ vs 2019 Specialized Fuse Comp 27.5+

The S is the Specialized Fuse Comp 27.5+ 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 Specialized Fuse Comp 27.5+

Compared with the Norco Fluid 7.3/6.3 HT+ in XS, the Specialized Fuse Comp 27.5+ in S places the top of the head tube 12 mm higher and 22 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 42 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+12 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+22 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+42 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

MeasurementNorco Fluid 7.3/6.3 HT+ XSSpecialized Fuse Comp 27.5+ SDifference
Reach378400mm+22 mm
Stack598610mm+12 mm
Head tube angle67.567.5°±0.0°
Seat tube angle73.574°+0.5°
Wheelbase10721114mm+42 mm
BB height311312mm+1 mm
Head tube length11095mm−15 mm
Effective top tubenot listed575mm
Chainstay lengthnot listed430mm
BB dropnot listed51mm
Standovernot listed757mm
Seat tube lengthnot listed394mm
Fork lengthnot listed530mm

Differences are the Specialized Fuse Comp 27.5+ minus the Norco Fluid 7.3/6.3 HT+. Full charts: 2017 Norco Fluid 7.3/6.3 HT+, 2019 Specialized Fuse Comp 27.5+.

Where each sits in its class

Norco Fluid 7.3/6.3 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 7.3/6.3 HT+7.3/6.3 HT+Specialized Fuse Comp 27.5+Comp 27.5+
ForkSR Suntour XCMRockShox Recon RL
ShifterSRAM GX 10spdSRAM NX
DerailleurSRAM GX 10spd Type 2.1SRAM NX
ChainKMC X10 1x10spdKMC X-11
TireWTB Ranger 27.5"/26"x 2.8""Specialized Purgatory
RimAlex Rims MD35 650B/26 Plus 32HSpecialized Stout
BrakeTektro HD-M285SRAM Level
HeadsetNorco Gripnot listed
Cassettenot listedSRAM PG-1130
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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