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    Category
    TrailTrailCrosscountry
    Weight
    30.4 lbs
    4.6
    4.9
    3.9
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Fork
    RockShox 35 Silver (coil)RockShox 35 Silver (air)RockShox Judy (coil)
    Shock
    RockShox Deluxe SelectX-Fusion
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    29″29″27.5″ / 29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    DeoreSX EagleDeore, FSA
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 121 × 10
    Suspension
    FullFullHardtail
    Front Travel
    130mm140mm100mm
    Rear Travel
    120mm130mm-
    Brand Site

    norco.com

    specialized.com

    trekbikes.com

    Summary
    The Norco Fluid FS 2 29, Specialized Stumpjumper Alloy, and Trek Marlin 7 are all aluminum frame mountain bikes. The Fluid FS 2 29 has higher gearing, the Stumpjumper Alloy has better components, and the Marlin 7 has a rigid seatpost and 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum wheels.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Fluid FS 2 29
    Stumpjumper Alloy
    Marlin 7
    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)

    28 mph

    Fluid FS 2 29

    24 mph

    Stumpjumper Alloy

    22 mph

    Marlin 7

    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

    ColorsOrange / Charcoal; Blue / Black/black

    Alloy chassis and rear-end, asymmetrical design, 29 Trail Geometry, horst pivot BB adjustment, threaded BB, 12x148mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 130mm of travel

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Hanger StandardUDH

    ColorsOrange / Charcoal; Blue / Black/black

    Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Hanger StandardUDH

    ColorsOrange / Charcoal; Blue / Black/black

    Fork

    RockShox 35 Silver R, 130mm Travel, 46mm Offset (27.5), 51mm Offset (29)

    Travel140mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox 35 Silver, Solo Air, 44mm offset, rebound adjust, TurnKey lockout, 15x110mm Boost™ Maxle® Lite thru-axle, 140mm of travel

    Travel140mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Size: S, RockShox Judy, coil spring, preload, TurnKey lockout, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, RockShox Judy, coil spring, preload, TurnKey lockout, 46mm offset for 29'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel

    Travel140mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

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

    Spring TypeCoil

    X-Fusion 02 Pro RL, Rx Trail Tune, rebound adjust, lockout S1:190x42.5mm, S2-S6: 190x45mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Spring TypeCoil

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano Cartridge Bearing, BSA Threaded

    SRAM Powerspline

    FSA, 73mm, threaded cartridge, 122.5mm spindle

    Headset

    Sealed Bearing, Tapered

    Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''

    Stem

    6061 Alloy, 50mm Length, 35mm Clamp

    Alloy Trail Stem, 35mm bar bore

    Size: S, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length; Size: M, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length; Size: ML, L, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length; Size: XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length

    Handlebar

    TranzX 6061 Butted Alloy, 780mm, 20mm Rise

    Specialized, 6061 alloy, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 30mm rise, 780mm width

    Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width

    Saddle

    Norco XC

    Body Geometry Bridge Saddle, steel rails

    Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width

    Seatpost

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

    TranzX dropper, 34.9mm, S1: 100mm, S2: 125mm, S3: 150mm. S4-S5: 170mm, S6- 200mm

    Size: S, M, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 400mm length

    Pedals

    VP Nylon Flat

    VP-536 nylon platform

    Grips

    VP Lock-On

    Specialized Trail Grips

    Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore RD-M6100

    SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed

    Shimano Deore M5120, long cage

    Crank

    Shimano Deore FC-MT510-1, 32T, 170mm (XXS - S), 175mm (M - XL)

    SRAM SX Eagle, S1:165mm, S2-S5: 170mm, S6: 175mm, 30T

    Size: S, M, FSA Alpha Drive, 28T steel ring, Boost, 170mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, XXL, FSA Alpha Drive, 28T steel ring, Boost, 175mm length

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore SL-M6100-R I-Spec EV

    SRAM SX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed

    Shimano Deore M4100, 10 speed

    Cassette

    Shimano Deore CS-M6100-12, 10-51T, 12 Speed

    SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50t

    Shimano Deore M4100, 11-46, 10 speed

    Chain

    Shimano Deore CN-M6100

    SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed

    KMC X10, 10 speed

    Brakes

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

    Front: Tektro Gemini Comp, hydraulic disc, resin pad, 200mm, Rear: Tektro Gemini Comp, hydraulic disc, resin pad, 180mm

    Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano BR-MT420

    Wheels
    Rims

    Stan's Flow D, 32H

    Roval 29, hookless alloy, 30mm inner width, tubeless ready

    Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20mm width, presta valve

    Spokes

    Stainless, 14g

    14g stainless steel

    Front Hub

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

    Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm thru-axle, 28h

    Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100mm QR

    Rear Hub

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

    Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 28h

    Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5mm QR

    Tires

    Maxxis Dissector 2.4" 3C/EXO/TR

    Front: Butcher, GRID casing, GRIPTON® compound, 29x2.3", Rear: Purgatory, GRID Casing, GRIPTON® compound, 29x2.3"

    Size: S, Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5x2.20''; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.20''

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano SMRT54, 180mm

    Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,160mm; Size: L, XL, XXL, Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,180mm

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