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2017 Norco Optic C7.1 Framekit vs 2015 Norco Fluid 7.3

The Norco Fluid 7.3 size closest to your M is the L. Compare the L instead

What changes on the Norco Fluid 7.3

Frame stack
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Frame reach
−1 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
−17 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper 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 Optic C7.1 Framekit numbers we have for size M are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementNorco Optic C7.1 Framekit MNorco Fluid 7.3 MDifference
Reach433432−1 mm
Stack593not listed
Head tube angle6868.5+0.5°
Seat tube angle7574.5−0.5°
Wheelbase11421125−17 mm
BB height334332−2 mm
Head tube length119115−4 mm
Seat tube lengthnot listed435

Differences are the Norco Fluid 7.3 minus the Norco Optic C7.1 Framekit. Full charts: 2017 Norco Optic C7.1 Framekit, 2015 Norco Fluid 7.3.

Where each sits in its class

Norco Optic C7.1 FramekitNorco 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 Optic C7.1 FramekitNorco Fluid 7.37.3
Forknot listedRockShox XC-30 TK solo air
Shifternot listedShimano Deore M4000 rapid fire 3 sp
Derailleurnot listedShimano 9 speed Deore RD Shadow type
Cassettenot listedShimano CS HG 20 9 speed
Chainnot listedKMC Z-99 chain
Cranksetnot listedSR Suntour XCR 44/32/22T with octalink
Tirenot listedWTB Beeline 650Bx2.2
Rimnot listedWTB SX19 Double Wall
Brakenot listedShimano Acera M355
Gripsnot listedNorco MTB gator design trail grip
Saddlenot listedWTB Volt Sport SE XC trail saddle

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