2017 Norco Fluid FS 4.2 vs 2018 Specialized Fuse Sport 6Fattie/29
The XS is the Specialized Fuse Sport 6Fattie/29 size closest to your 24" Norco Fluid FS 4.2. 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 Sport 6Fattie/29
Compared with the Norco Fluid FS 4.2 in 24", the Specialized Fuse Sport 6Fattie/29 in XS places the top of the head tube 86 mm higher and 48 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 78 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +86 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +48 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +78 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper 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" | Specialized Fuse Sport 6Fattie/29 XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 332 | 380mm | +48 mm |
| Stack | 517 | 603mm | +86 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68 | 68.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 72 | 73° | +1.0° |
| Wheelbase | 1000 | 1078mm | +78 mm |
| BB height | 312 | 317mm | +5 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 100mm | ±0 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 553mm | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 435mm | |
| Standover | not listed | 715mm | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 330mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 500mm |
Differences are the Specialized Fuse Sport 6Fattie/29 minus the Norco Fluid FS 4.2. Full charts: 2017 Norco Fluid FS 4.2, 2018 Specialized Fuse Sport 6Fattie/29.
Where each sits in its class
Norco Fluid FS 4.2Specialized Fuse Sport 6Fattie/29
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 | Specialized Fuse Sport 6Fattie/29Sport 6Fattie/29 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M610 10 spd | SRAM X5 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore Shadow Plus SGS 10 spd | SRAM GX |
| Cassette | Shimano HG-50 11-36T 10 spd | not listed |
| Crankset | Samox crank w/28T | SRAM NX |
| Pedals | Wellgo JR one piece design | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Snyper 24x2.0 folding bead | Specialized Ground Control |
| Rim | Alex Rims DP21 double wall I21 Tubeless ready | Specialized Stout 38 27.5 |
| Brake | Tektro Hydraulic disc brake w/shorter reach | Tektro Gemini |
| Grips | Norco MTB gator design trail grip | Specialized Sip Grip |
| Headset | FSA # 10 internal 50 OD/44 ID | not listed |
| Saddle | Norco Jr. XC trail saddle | Specialized Henge Sport |
| Fork | not listed | SR Suntour XCR |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM PC-1031 |
| Hub | not listed | Specialized Stout 110, Specialized Stout 141 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized Stout |
Know what is on every bike.
Add your bike to Quiver. Keep its parts, setup, and service history together, then share your build.
Explore the app
