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2017 Norco Fluid FS 7.2 vs 2015 Norco Fluid 7.3

The S is the Norco Fluid 7.3 size closest to your S Norco Fluid FS 7.2. 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 Norco Fluid 7.3

Compared with the Norco Fluid FS 7.2 in S, the Norco Fluid 7.3 in S places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
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About the same height
Frame reach
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About the same reach
Wheelbase
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About the same
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 FS 7.2 numbers we have for size S are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementNorco Fluid FS 7.2 SNorco Fluid 7.3 SDifference
Reach412412±0 mm
Stack577577±0 mm
Head tube angle68.568.5±0.0°
Seat tube angle74.574.5±0.0°
Wheelbase11011101±0 mm
BB height332332±0 mm
Head tube length107107±0 mm
Seat tube lengthnot listed405

Differences are the Norco Fluid 7.3 minus the Norco Fluid FS 7.2. Full charts: 2017 Norco Fluid FS 7.2, 2015 Norco Fluid 7.3.

Where each sits in its class

Norco Fluid FS 7.2Norco Fluid 7.3

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick

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 FS 7.27.2Norco Fluid 7.37.3
ForkRockShox Recon RL solo air 120x15mm SilverRockShox XC-30 TK solo air
Rear shockRockShox Monarch R HVInot listed
ShifterShimano Deore 10 speed shifterShimano Deore M4000 rapid fire 3 sp
DerailleurShimano Deore Shadow Plus SGS 10 speedShimano 9 speed Deore RD Shadow type
CassetteSunRace 11/40 T cassetteShimano CS HG 20 9 speed
CranksetSamox 2pc w/30T narrow/wide ringSR Suntour XCR 44/32/22T with octalink
TireMaxxis Ardent 2.25WTB Beeline 650Bx2.2
RimWTB STP I 23 TCS tubeless compatible rimWTB SX19 Double Wall
BrakeTektro Hydraulic Disc brake HD-M285 w/160mmShimano Acera M355
GripsNorco MTB gator design trail gripNorco MTB gator design trail grip
Chainnot listedKMC Z-99 chain
Saddlenot listedWTB Volt Sport SE XC trail saddle

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