2017 Norco Fluid FS 9.2 vs 2019 Raleigh Talus

What changes on the Raleigh Talus

Compared with the Norco Fluid FS 9.2 in M, the Raleigh Talus in XS places the top of the head tube 39 mm lower and 36 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 67 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack

−39 mm

Lower front end

Frame reach

−36 mm

Shorter frame reach

Wheelbase

−67 mm

Shorter: quicker to change direction

Head angle

−1.5°

Slacker: calmer steering

Chainstays

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The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Norco Fluid FS 9.2 numbers we have for size M are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Raleigh Talus minus the Norco Fluid FS 9.2. Full charts: 2017 Norco Fluid FS 9.2, 2019 Raleigh Talus.

Where each sits in its class

Norco Fluid FS 9.2Raleigh Talus

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.