2018 Norco Fluid FS 2+ vs 2016 Trek Fuel EX 29
The Trek Fuel EX 29 size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Trek Fuel EX 29
Compared with the Norco Fluid FS 2+ in M, the Trek Fuel EX 29 in XL places the top of the head tube 19 mm higher and 46 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 28 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +19 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +46 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +28 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −14 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Norco Fluid FS 2+, MTrek Fuel EX 29, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Norco Fluid FS 2+ M | Trek Fuel EX 29 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 425 | 471 | +46 mm |
| Stack | 606 | 625 | +19 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68 | 68.8° | +0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.6° | +0.1° |
| Effective top tube | 605 | 655 | +50 mm |
| Chainstay length | 450 | 436 | −14 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1162 | 1190 | +28 mm |
| BB height | 333 | 334 | +1 mm |
| Standover | 756.1 | 783 | +27 mm |
| Seat tube length | 445 | 508 | +63 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 130 | +30 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 36 |
Differences are the Trek Fuel EX 29 minus the Norco Fluid FS 2+. Full charts: 2018 Norco Fluid FS 2+, 2016 Trek Fuel EX 29.
Where each sits in its class
Norco Fluid FS 2+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 2+2+ | Trek Fuel EX 295 29 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | SR Suntour XCM 34LO | RockShox Recon |
| Rear shock | RockShox Monarch R HVI High Volume Eyelet | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M6000 10spd | SRAM X-5 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M6000 Shadow Plus SGS 10 speed | SRAM X-5, SRAM GX |
| Cassette | SunRace CSMS2 Black 10sp 11-42T Cassette | SRAM PG 1020 |
| Chain | KMC X10 10spd | KMC X10 |
| Crankset | SR Suntour Zeron Boost 30T Cranks w/1X narrow/wide ring | not listed |
| Tire | WTB Ranger 27.5"x 2.8" | Bontrager XR3 |
| Rim | Alex Rims MD 35 650B+ 32H | Bontrager AT-650 |
| Brake | Tektro HD-M285 | Shimano Acera M355 |
| Grips | Norco Gator grip | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Trek Alpha Platinum |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Trek PF89.5 |
| 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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