2017 Norco Fluid FS 7.2 Forma vs 2017 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 Women's
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Trek Fuel EX 9.8 Women's
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- −34 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −19 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.8°
- 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 7.2 Forma numbers we have for size M are missing the stack and chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Norco Fluid FS 7.2 Forma M | Trek Fuel EX 9.8 Women's S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 432 | 398 | −34 mm |
| Stack | not listed | 575 | |
| Head tube angle | 68.5 | 67.7° | −0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 74.2° | −0.3° |
| Wheelbase | 1125 | 1106 | −19 mm |
| BB height | 332 | 338 | +6 mm |
| Head tube length | 115 | 100 | −15 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 561 | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 433 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 12 | |
| Standover | not listed | 762 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 394 |
Differences are the Trek Fuel EX 9.8 Women's minus the Norco Fluid FS 7.2 Forma. Full charts: 2017 Norco Fluid FS 7.2 Forma, 2017 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 Women's.
Where each sits in its class
Norco Fluid FS 7.2 FormaTrek Fuel EX 9.8 Women's
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 7.2 Forma7.2 Forma | Trek Fuel EX 9.8 Women's9.8 Women's |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Recon RL solo air 120x15mm Silver | Fox 34 Float Performance |
| Rear shock | RockShox Monarch R HVI | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore 10 speed shifter | Shimano XT M8000 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore Shadow Plus SGS 10 speed | Shimano Deore XT |
| Cassette | SunRace 11/40 T cassette | Shimano Deore XT |
| Crankset | Samox 2pc w/30T narrow/wide ring | Shimano Deore XT |
| Tire | Maxxis Ardent 2.25 | Bontrager XR3 Team Issue |
| Rim | WTB STP I 23 TCS tubeless compatible rim | not listed |
| Brake | Tektro Hydraulic disc brake w/shorter reach | Shimano Deore XT |
| Grips | Norco MTB gator design trail grip | not listed |
| Saddle | WTB Deva XC trail womens design saddle | Bontrager Evoke 3 |
| Frame | not listed | Trek OCLV |
| Chain | not listed | Shimano Deore XT |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Trek PF92 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Bontrager Duster Elite |
| Handlebar | not listed | Bontrager Line |
| Stem | not listed | Bontrager Line |
| Headset | not listed | Trek Knock Block |
| Seatpost | not listed | Bontrager Line 125 |
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