MSRP | $3,999 | $3,999 | $3,499 |
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | ||
Category | Trail | Trail | Trail |
Weight | 7.5 lbs (frame) | 34.5 lbs | |
| Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | |
Fork | Fox Factory Float 34 | Fox Performance Float 34 | Fox Rhythm Float 36 |
Shock | Fox Float X Performance Elite | Fox Float DPS Performance | Fox Float X Performance |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| 29″ | 29″ | 27.5″ / 29″ | |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | XT, Praxis | SLX | XT, Deore |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 | 1 × 12 | |
Suspension | Full | Full | Full |
Front Travel | 140mm | 130mm | 150mm |
Rear Travel | 130mm | 120mm | 140mm |
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Summary | The Norco Fluid FS A1, Ibis Ripley AF SLX, and Trek Fuel EX 8 Gen 6 are all aluminum frame full suspension trail bikes. The Fluid FS A1 has better components and a better fork, while the Fuel EX 8 Gen 6 has 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum wheels and more travel. | ||
Based on frame geometry and build specs.
Frame | 6061 Alloy, 130mm Travel, UDH, Hangerless Interface Compatible, Ride Aligned™ BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Hanger Standard: UDH Color: Green / Grey | Aluminum BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Hanger Standard: UDH Color: Green / Grey | Alpha Platinum Aluminum, internal storage, angle-adjust headset, Mino Link adjustable geometry, adjustable leverage rate, guided internal routing, magnesium rocker link, 34.9mm seat tube, ISCG 05, 55mm chainline, BSA 73, downtube guard, shuttle guard, ABP, UDH, Boost148, 140mm travel BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Hanger Standard: UDH Color: Green / Grey |
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Fork | Fox FLOAT Factory 34 GRIP2, 140mm Travel, 44mm Offset Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air | Fox Performance Series, Float 34, 130mm, 44mm offset, 29”, 110x15mm Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air | Size: XS, S, Fox Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 140mm travel; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Fox Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 150mm travel Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
Shock | Fox FLOAT X Performance Elite, 2-pos, Custom Tune, 210x50mm Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air | Fox Performance Series Float DPS with EVOL, 190mm x 45mm Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air | Fox Performance Float X, 2-position damper, 185mm x 55mm Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
Bottom Bracket | Praxis M24 Cartridge Bearing, BSA Threaded | Threaded BB (73mm BSA) | Shimano BB-MT501 BSA |
Headset | Sealed Bearing, Tapered | ZS44 upper / ZS56 lower | Integrated cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom, angle adjust cup compatible |
Stem | 6061 Alloy, 40mm Length, 35mm Clamp | Ibis 31.8mmS/M: 40mm, L/XL: 50mm | Size: XS, S, Bontrager Elite, 35mm, 0 degree, 35mm length; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager Elite, 35mm, 0 degree, 45mm length |
Handlebar | TranzX 6061 Butted Alloy, 780mm, 20mm Rise | Ibis Aluminum, 780mm | Size: XS, S, Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 750mm width; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 780mm width |
Saddle | Fizik Alpaca Terra with Wingflex | WTB Volt, 142mm | Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138mm width |
Seatpost | SDG Tellis Dropper, 34.9mm, 150mm (s), 170mm (M, L), 200mm (XL, XXL) | Bike Yoke Revive DropperS: 125mm, M: 160mm, L: 185mm, XL/XXL: 213mm. Note there is a 250lb rider weight limit on this post. | Size: XS, S, TranzX JD-YSP39, 100mm travel, internal routing, 34.9mm; Size: M, ML, TranzX JD-YSP39, 150mm travel, internal routing, 34.9mm; Size: L, XL, XXL, TranzX JD-YSP39, 170mm travel, internal routing, 34.9mm |
Pedals | VP Nylon Flat | ||
Grips | VP Lock-On | Lizard Skin Charger | Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT RD-M8100 | Shimano SLX M7100 Shadow Plus | Shimano XT M8100, long cage |
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Crank | Praxis G2 Cadet M24, 30T, 170mm (S), 175mm (M - XXL) | Shimano SLX M7120 24mm spindle, 30t Alloy Ring | Shimano Deore M6120, 30T ring, 55mm chainline, 170mm length |
Shifters | Shimano XT SL-M8100-IR I-Spec EV | Shimano SLX M7100 | Shimano XT M8100, 12 speed |
Cassette | Shimano XT, 10-51, 12 Speed | Shimano SLX, 10-51T | Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12 speed |
Chain | Shimano XT | Shimano SLX M7100 | Shimano SLX M7100, 12 speed |
Brakes | Front: TRP Trail EVO, 4 Piston, Organic Pads, Rear: TRP Trail EVO, 4 Piston, Organic Pads | Shimano SLX M7100, 2-Piston | Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc, M6100 lever, M6120 caliper |
Brake Levers | TRP Trail EVO |
Rims | Stan's Flow S1 29" 32H | Blackbird Send Alloy (Send I front, Send II rear) / 29" / Ibis Hubs | Front: Size: XS, S, Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle, 27.5''; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle, 29'', Rear: Size: XS, S, Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 54, 6-bolt, Boost148, 12mm thru axle, 27.5''; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Boost148, 12mm thru axle, 29'' |
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Front Hub | Bear Pawls Sealed Bearing, 15x110mm Boost, 6 Bolt | ||
Rear Hub | Bear Pawls Sealed Bearing, 12x148mm Boost, Micro Spline, 6 Bolt | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Rapid Drive 108, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle | |
Tires | Front: Vittoria Mazza 2.4" Trail G2.0, Folding, Rear: Vittoria Martello 2.35" Trail G2.0, Folding | Maxxis DHR2 29" x 2.4" Exo TR / Maxxis Dissector 29" x 2.4" Exo TR (rear) | Size: XS, S, Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 27.5x2.50''; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.50'' |
Disc Rotors | TRP TR203-29, 203mm | Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 180mm; Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 203mm |