2017 Norco Fluid FS 6.2 vs 2017 Salsa Horsethief GX1
The Salsa Horsethief GX1 size closest to your 26" is the SM - 120mm Fork. Compare the SM - 120mm Fork instead
What changes on the Salsa Horsethief GX1
Compared with the Norco Fluid FS 6.2 in 26", the Salsa Horsethief GX1 in LG - 130mm Fork places the top of the head tube 61 mm higher and 57 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 98 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +61 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +57 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +98 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.4°
- 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 6.2 numbers we have for size 26" are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Norco Fluid FS 6.2 26" | Salsa Horsethief GX1 LG - 130mm Fork | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 385 | 442.1 | +57 mm |
| Stack | 558 | 618.6 | +61 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.9 | 67.5 | −0.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.4 | 73 | −0.4° |
| Wheelbase | 1078 | 1175.5 | +98 mm |
| BB height | 337 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 110 | 110 | ±0 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 631.8 | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 437 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 31.8 | |
| Standover | not listed | 797.3 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 508 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 542 |
Differences are the Salsa Horsethief GX1 minus the Norco Fluid FS 6.2. Full charts: 2017 Norco Fluid FS 6.2, 2017 Salsa Horsethief GX1.
Where each sits in its class
Norco Fluid FS 6.2Salsa Horsethief 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 FS 6.26.2 | Salsa Horsethief GX1 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Recon Silver | not listed |
| Rear shock | RockShox Monarch R HVI | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore 10 speed shifter | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore Shadow Plus SGS 10 speed | not listed |
| Cassette | SunRace 11/40 T cassette | not listed |
| Crankset | Samox 2pc w/30T narrow/wide ring | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Ardent 2.25 | not listed |
| Rim | WTB STP-i23 TCS | not listed |
| Brake | Tektro Hydraulic disc brake w/shorter reach | not listed |
| Grips | Norco MTB gator design trail grip | not listed |
| Headset | FSA # 10 internal 50 OD/44 ID | not listed |
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