2017 Norco Optic C9.1 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
Compared with the Norco Optic C9.1 Framekit in M, the Norco Fluid 7.3 in XS places the top of the head tube 28 mm lower and 49 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 65 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −28 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −49 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −65 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- 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 C9.1 Framekit numbers we have for size M are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Norco Optic C9.1 Framekit M | Norco Fluid 7.3 XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 441 | 392 | −49 mm |
| Stack | 598 | 570 | −28 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5 | 68.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.9 | 74.5 | −0.4° |
| Wheelbase | 1144 | 1079 | −65 mm |
| BB height | 332 | 332 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 92 | 100 | +8 mm |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 380 |
Differences are the Norco Fluid 7.3 minus the Norco Optic C9.1 Framekit. Full charts: 2017 Norco Optic C9.1 Framekit, 2015 Norco Fluid 7.3.
Where each sits in its class
Norco Optic C9.1 FramekitNorco Fluid 7.3
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 Optic C9.1 Framekit | Norco Fluid 7.37.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | not listed | RockShox XC-30 TK solo air |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Deore M4000 rapid fire 3 sp |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano 9 speed Deore RD Shadow type |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano CS HG 20 9 speed |
| Chain | not listed | KMC Z-99 chain |
| Crankset | not listed | SR Suntour XCR 44/32/22T with octalink |
| Tire | not listed | WTB Beeline 650Bx2.2 |
| Rim | not listed | WTB SX19 Double Wall |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano Acera M355 |
| Grips | not listed | Norco MTB gator design trail grip |
| Saddle | not listed | WTB Volt Sport SE XC trail saddle |
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