2018 Norco Fluid FS 1+ vs 2016 Trek Fuel EX 29
The M is the Trek Fuel EX 29 size closest to your M Norco Fluid FS 1+. 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 Trek Fuel EX 29
Compared with the Norco Fluid FS 1+ in M, the Trek Fuel EX 29 in M places the top of the head tube 4 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 26 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −4 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −26 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −14 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Norco Fluid FS 1+, MTrek Fuel EX 29, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Norco Fluid FS 1+ M | Trek Fuel EX 29 M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 425 | 426 | +1 mm |
| Stack | 606 | 602 | −4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68 | 68.8° | +0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.6° | +0.1° |
| Effective top tube | 605 | 603 | −2 mm |
| Chainstay length | 450 | 436 | −14 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1162 | 1136 | −26 mm |
| BB height | 333 | 334 | +1 mm |
| Standover | 756.1 | 766 | +10 mm |
| Seat tube length | 445 | 420 | −25 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 105 | +5 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 36 |
Differences are the Trek Fuel EX 29 minus the Norco Fluid FS 1+. Full charts: 2018 Norco Fluid FS 1+, 2016 Trek Fuel EX 29.
Where each sits in its class
Norco Fluid FS 1+Trek Fuel EX 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 1+1+ | Trek Fuel EX 295 29 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Recon RL Silver | RockShox Recon |
| Rear shock | RockShox Monarch RL HVI | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano SLX M7000 11spd I-Spec | SRAM X-5 |
| Derailleur | Shimano SLX M7000 Shadow Plus 11spd | SRAM X-5, SRAM GX |
| Cassette | SunRace CSMS8 11sp 11/46 Cassette | SRAM PG 1020 |
| Crankset | Samox Boost crank w/30T aluminum 1X narrow/wide ring | not listed |
| Rim | Alex Rims MD 35 650B+ 32H | Bontrager AT-650 |
| Brake | Shimano Alivio | Shimano Acera M355 |
| Grips | Norco Grip | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Trek Alpha Platinum |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X10 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Trek PF89.5 |
| Tire | not listed | Bontrager XR3 |
| Hub | not listed | Formula DC22 |
| Headset | not listed | FSA IS2 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Bontrager SSR |
| Saddle | not listed | Bontrager Evoke 1.5 |
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