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    Category
    TrailTrailTrail
    Weight
    31.1 lbs
    5.4
    5.2
    5.0
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Fork
    RockShox Pike SelectRockShox 35 Gold RLMarzocchi Bomber Z2
    Shock
    RockShox Deluxe SelectFox Float DPS Performance
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    29″27.5″ / 29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    XT, SLXNX EagleSLX, FSA
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    FullFullFull
    Front Travel
    130mm140mm130mm
    Rear Travel
    120mm130mm125mm
    Brand Site

    norco.com

    trekbikes.com

    marinbikes.com

    Summary
    The Norco Fluid FS 1 29, Trek Fuel EX 7, and Marin Rift Zone 29 3 are all aluminum frame full suspension trail bikes. The Fluid FS 1 29 has a better fork, while the Fuel EX 7 has 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum wheels, better components, and more travel.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Fluid FS 1 29
    Fuel EX 7
    Rift Zone 29 3
    Other Trail bikes
    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    26 mph

    Fluid FS 1 29

    24 mph

    Fuel EX 7

    25 mph

    Rift Zone 29 3

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    6061 Alloy Trail, 120mm Travel, 27.5" and 29" Options, UDH

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Hanger StandardUDH

    ColorBlack / Silver

    Alpha Platinum Aluminum, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, downtube guard, ISCG 05, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 130mm travel

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Hanger StandardUDH

    ColorBlack / Silver

    Series 3 6061 Aluminum Frame, 29” Wheels, 125mm Travel, MultiTrac Suspension Platform, 148x12mm Boost Thru-Axle, 73mm Threaded BB w/ ISCG05 Tabs

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Hanger StandardUDH

    ColorBlack / Silver

    Fork

    RockShox Pike Select, 130mm Travel, 46mm Offset (27.5), 51mm Offset (29)

    Travel140mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox 35 Gold RL, DebonAir spring, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth, 140mm travel

    Travel140mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Marzocchi Bomber Z2 29", Rail Damper with Sweep Adjustment, 130mm Travel, Kabolt Bolt-On Axle, 44mm Offset

    Travel140mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    RockShox Deluxe Select, 190x42.5mm (27.5), 190x45mm (29)

    Travel125mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Size: XS, S, Fox Performance Float EVOL, 3-position DPS damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210mm x 52.5mm; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Fox Performance Float EVOL, 3-position DPS damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210mm x 55mm

    Travel125mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Travel125mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano Cartridge Bearing, BSA Threaded

    SRAM DUB, 92mm, PressFit

    Mego EXO 73mm BSA

    Headset

    Sealed Bearing, Tapered

    Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom

    FSA No 57E, Semi-Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 1 1/8" x 1 1/2”

    Stem

    6061 Alloy, 50mm Length, 35mm Clamp

    Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mm, Knock Block, 0 degree, 50mm length

    Marin 3D Forged Alloy, 35mm

    Handlebar

    TranzX 6061 Butted Alloy, 780mm, 20mm Rise

    Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width

    Marin Mini-Riser, 6061 Double Butted Aluminum, 780mm Width, 28mm Rise, 5º Up, 9º Back

    Saddle

    Fizik Taiga

    Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width

    Marin Speed Concept

    Seatpost

    X-Fusion Manic Dropper, 31.6mm, 125mm (s), 150mm (M), 170mm (L, XL)

    Size: XS, S, TranzX JD-YSP18, 100mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 361mm length; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, TranzX JD-YSP18, 150mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 445mm length

    X-Fusion Manic, 1x Composite Remote, Size S 125mm Travel, Size M and L 150mm Travel, Size XL 175mm Travel, 30.9mm

    Pedals

    VP Nylon Flat

    -

    Grips

    VP Lock-On

    Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on

    Marin Single Clamp Locking

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano XT RD-M8100

    SRAM NX Eagle

    Shimano SLX SGS, Direct Attachment, 12-Speed

    Front Derailleur

    -

    Crank

    Shimano FC-M610, 30T, 170mm (XXS - S), 175mm (M - XL)

    Size: XS, S, SRAM NX Eagle, DUB, 30T steel ring, Boost (52mm chainline), 170mm length; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, SRAM NX Eagle, DUB, 30T steel ring, Boost (52mm chainline), 175mm length

    FSA GRID, Modular 1x, 32T Direct Mount Chainring, MegaTooth Technology, Mego EXO Spindle, Boost Spacing

    Shifters

    Shimano SLX SL-M7100-IR I-Spec EV

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12 speed

    Shimano SLX, 12-Speed, SL-6100IR

    Cassette

    Shimano SLX, 10-51, 12 Speed

    SRAM PG-1230 Eagle, 11-50, 12 speed

    SunRace, 12-Speed, 11-51T, ED Black

    Chain

    Shimano Deore

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12 speed

    KMC X-12 Silver and Black

    Brakes

    Front: Shimano BR-MT420, 4 Piston, Organic Pads, Rear: Shimano BR-MT420, 4 Piston, Organic Pads

    Shimano hydraulic disc, MT4100 lever, MT410 caliper

    Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano BR-M420

    Shimano MT4100 Hydraulic Lever, I-Spec EV Compatible

    Wheels
    Rims

    Stan's Flow D 32H

    Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle

    Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 29mm Inner, Sleeved Joint, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Champion, J-Bend, Black

    Front Hub

    Shimano HB-MT400-B, 15x110mm Boost, Center Lock

    Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle

    Forged Alloy, 110x15mm, 32H

    Rear Hub

    Shimano FH-MT510-B, 12x148mm Boost, Micro Spline, Center Lock

    Forged Alloy, 148x12mm, Quad Sealed Bearings, 32H, Standard Freehub Body

    Tires

    Maxxis Dissector 2.4" 3C/EXO/TR

    Size: XS, S, Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 27.5x2.40''; Size: XS, S, Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 27.5x2.60''; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.40''; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.60''

    Vee Tire Co, Flow Snap, 29x2.35, Tackee Compound, 72 TPI, Tubeless Compatible

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano SMRT54 180mm

    Shimano RT56, 6-bolt, 180mm

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