2017 Norco Optic C9.2 vs 2017 Norco Fluid FS 7.1
The L is the Norco Fluid FS 7.1 size closest to your M Norco Optic C9.2. 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 Norco Fluid FS 7.1
Compared with the Norco Optic C9.2 in M, the Norco Fluid FS 7.1 in L places the top of the head tube 7 mm lower and 11 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −7 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +11 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +4 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- 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 C9.2 numbers we have for size M are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Norco Optic C9.2 M | Norco Fluid FS 7.1 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 441 | 452 | +11 mm |
| Stack | 598 | 591 | −7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5 | 68.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.9 | 74.5 | −0.4° |
| Wheelbase | 1144 | 1148 | +4 mm |
| BB height | 332 | 332 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 92 | 122 | +30 mm |
Differences are the Norco Fluid FS 7.1 minus the Norco Optic C9.2. Full charts: 2017 Norco Optic C9.2, 2017 Norco Fluid FS 7.1.
Where each sits in its class
Norco Optic C9.2Norco Fluid FS 7.1
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 C9.2C9.2 | Norco Fluid FS 7.17.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 34 Float 29 Boost 110x15mm Performance Elite | RockShox Recon RL Gold |
| Rear shock | Fox Float DPS Peformance Elite EVOL | RockShox Monarch RL HVI |
| Shifter | Shimano XT 2sp I spec | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT long cage 11 speed for 2x11 | SRAM NX 11 speed RD |
| Cassette | Shimano 11-40T 11sp (running change to 11-42T) | SRAM CS PG 1130 11-42T 11 speed |
| Chain | Shimano HG-600-11 11sp | SRAM PC 1110 11 speed |
| Rim | Race Face AR 24 29 tubeless compatible | WTB STP i25 TCS 27.5" tubeless ready rim" |
| Brake | Shimano Deore XT | Shimano Acera M365 |
| Handlebar | Race Face Turbine 760x20mm | not listed |
| Stem | Race Face Turbine Basic 35 | not listed |
| Grips | Norco Lock On Grip | Norco lock on grip w/Norco end plug |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb Stealth | not listed |
| Saddle | SDG Circuit Mtn with chromoly rails | not listed |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM NX 1 w/30T narrow/wide Powerspline |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM Power Spline BB |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Ardent 27.5x2.25 |
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