2017 Norco Fluid FS 4.2 vs 2019 Merida BIG.TRAIL
The Merida BIG.TRAIL size closest to your 24" is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Merida BIG.TRAIL
Compared with the Norco Fluid FS 4.2 in 24", the Merida BIG.TRAIL in L places the top of the head tube 139 mm higher and 113 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 170 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +139 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +113 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +170 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- 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 FS 4.2 numbers we have for size 24" are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Norco Fluid FS 4.2 24" | Merida BIG.TRAIL L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 332 | 445 | +113 mm |
| Stack | 517 | 656 | +139 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68 | 67.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 72 | 73.5 | +1.5° |
| Wheelbase | 1000 | 1170 | +170 mm |
| BB height | 312 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 100 | 125 | +25 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 639 | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 427.5 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 60 | |
| Standover | not listed | 732 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 490 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 541 |
Differences are the Merida BIG.TRAIL minus the Norco Fluid FS 4.2. Full charts: 2017 Norco Fluid FS 4.2, 2019 Merida BIG.TRAIL.
Where each sits in its class
Norco Fluid FS 4.2Merida BIG.TRAIL
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 FS 4.24.2 | Merida BIG.TRAIL400 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M610 10 spd | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore Shadow Plus SGS 10 spd | Shimano SLX Shadow+ |
| Cassette | Shimano HG-50 11-36T 10 spd | SunRace CSMX8 |
| Crankset | Samox crank w/28T | not listed |
| Pedals | Wellgo JR one piece design | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Snyper 24x2.0 folding bead | Maxxis Rekon |
| Rim | Alex Rims DP21 double wall I21 Tubeless ready | Merida EXPERT TP |
| Brake | Tektro Hydraulic disc brake w/shorter reach | Shimano MT200 |
| Grips | Norco MTB gator design trail grip | Merida COMP EC |
| Headset | FSA # 10 internal 50 OD/44 ID | Merida M2333 Neck |
| Saddle | Norco Jr. XC trail saddle | Merida COMP CC |
| Frame | not listed | Merida BIG.TRAIL LITE |
| Fork | not listed | SR Suntour XCR34 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X11 |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano MT400-B |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Stem | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
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