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2015 Specialized Stumpjumper Expert Carbon World Cup vs 2017 Norco Fluid FS 9.2

The M is the Norco Fluid FS 9.2 size closest to your M Specialized Stumpjumper Expert Carbon World Cup. 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 9.2

Compared with the Specialized Stumpjumper Expert Carbon World Cup in M, the Norco Fluid FS 9.2 in M places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and 16 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 33 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+4 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−16 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
+33 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−1.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
n/a
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The two frames

2015 Specialized Stumpjumper Expert Carbon World Cup (M)The Specialized Stumpjumper Expert Carbon World Cup frame drawn to scale.J 1078

Only the Specialized Stumpjumper Expert Carbon World Cup is drawn. The Norco Fluid FS 9.2 numbers we have for size M are missing the chainstay length.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Stumpjumper Expert Carbon World Cup MNorco Fluid FS 9.2 MDifference
Reach414mm398−16 mm
Stack610mm614+4 mm
Head tube angle71°69.5−1.5°
Seat tube angle73.5°73.5±0.0°
Effective top tube593mmnot listed
Chainstay length430mmnot listed
Wheelbase1078mm1111+33 mm
BB drop61mmnot listed
BB height310mm334+24 mm
Standover799mmnot listed
Seat tube length434mmnot listed
Head tube lengthnot listed100

Differences are the Norco Fluid FS 9.2 minus the Specialized Stumpjumper Expert Carbon World Cup. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Stumpjumper Expert Carbon World Cup, 2017 Norco Fluid FS 9.2.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Stumpjumper Expert Carbon World CupNorco Fluid FS 9.2

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSpecialized Stumpjumper Expert Carbon World CupExpert Carbon World CupNorco Fluid FS 9.29.2
ForkRockShox SID 29 BrainRockShox Recon RL solo air 120x15mm Silver
ShifterSRAM X01Shimano Deore 10 speed shifter
DerailleurSRAM X01Shimano Deore Shadow Plus SGS 10 speed
CassetteSRAM XG-1195SunRace 11/40 T cassette
ChainSRAM PC-X1not listed
CranksetSRAM S-2200not listed
WheelsetRoval Controlnot listed
TireSpecialized S-Works Fast Trak Control, Specialized Fast Trak ControlMaxxis Ardent 29x2.25
BrakeMagura MTSTektro Hydraulic Disc brake HD-M285 w/160mm
GripsSpecialized Sip GripNorco MTB gator design trail grip
SaddleSpecialized Phenom Compnot listed
Rear shocknot listedRockShox Monarch R HVI
Rimnot listedWTB STP I 23 TCS tubeless compatible rim

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