2019 Norco Fluid 2.2 FS vs 2019 Raleigh Talus

What changes on the Raleigh Talus

Compared with the Norco Fluid 2.2 FS in 20", the Raleigh Talus in L places the top of the head tube 169 mm higher and 118 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 230 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack

+169 mm

Higher front end

Frame reach

+118 mm

Longer frame reach

Wheelbase

+230 mm

Longer: steadier at speed

Head angle

+1.5°

Steeper: sharper steering

Chainstays

n/a

One of the bikes has no number for this

The two frames

Only the Norco Fluid 2.2 FS is drawn. The Raleigh Talus numbers we have for size L are missing the chainstay length.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Raleigh Talus minus the Norco Fluid 2.2 FS. Full charts: 2019 Norco Fluid 2.2 FS, 2019 Raleigh Talus.

Where each sits in its class

Norco Fluid 2.2 FSRaleigh Talus

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.