Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $1,899$1,999
    $2,299
    $1,699
    Where to Buy
    $1,899

    5% off At Norco

    $1

    At

    $1,447

    15% off At Biloxi Bicycle Works

    $1,799

    At Jenson USA

    Category
    TrailTrailTrail
    Weight
    33.3 lbs
    4.5
    4.8
    4.1
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Fork
    RockShox Recon Silver RLRockShox Recon Silver RLX-Fusion SLIDE
    Shock
    X-FusionRockShox Deluxe Select+X-Fusion
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    29″27.5″ / 29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Deore, FSASX EagleDeore
    Drivetrain
    1 × 111 × 121 × 11
    Suspension
    FullFullFull
    Front Travel
    140mm140mm140mm
    Rear Travel
    130mm-130mm
    Brand Site

    norco.com

    canyon.com

    marinbikes.com

    Summary
    The Norco Fluid FS A4, Canyon Neuron 5, and Marin Rift Zone 29" 1 are all aluminum frame full suspension trail bikes. The Neuron 5 has 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum wheels and better components, while the Rift Zone 29" 1 has a rigid seatpost, a better fork, and higher gearing.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Fluid FS A4
    Rift Zone 29" 1
    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)

    24 mph

    Fluid FS A4

    24 mph

    Neuron 5

    25 mph

    Rift Zone 29" 1

    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, 130mm Travel, UDH, Hangerless Interface Compatible, Ride Aligned™

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Hanger StandardUDH

    ColorsRed / Black; Black

    Canyon Neuron, Rugged full-suspension aluminium MTB frame with a perfectly balanced geometry for a confidence inspiring ride., Axle dimension: 12x148 mm, Material: Aluminium (AL)

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Hanger StandardUDH

    ColorsRed / Black; Black

    All New Series 3 6061 Aluminum, 29” Wheels, 130mm Travel, MultiTrac Suspension Platform, 141 Boost Spacing (upgradable to 148x12), 73mm Threaded BB w/ ISCG05 Tabs

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Hanger StandardUDH

    ColorsRed / Black; Black

    Fork

    RockShox Recon Silver RL, 140mm Travel , 42mm Offset

    Travel140mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Rock Shox Recon Silver RL, Axle dimension: 15x110 mm, Stanchion Diameter: 32 mm, Travel: 140 mm, Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/8" - 1,5", Weight: 5.51 lbs

    Travel140mm

    Spring TypeAir

    X-Fusion Slide Boost RC, 29", 140mm Travel, Compression and Rebound Adjustment, 44mm Offset

    Travel140mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    X-Fusion 02 Pro R, Custom Tune, 210x50mm

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Rock Shox Deluxe Select +, Weight: 0.83 lbs

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    X-Fusion O2 Pro R, Custom Tune, 210x55mm, M8x25mm Hardware Top and Bottom

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    FSA MegaExo, BSA Threaded

    SRAM DUB BSA, Bottom bracket standard: BSA 73, Weight: 0.19 lbs

    External Sealed Cartridge Bearing

    Headset

    Sealed Bearing, Tapered

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

    Stem

    6061 Alloy, 40mm Length, 35mm Clamp

    Iridium Stem, Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/8"

    Marin 3D Forged Alloy, 35mm

    Handlebar

    e*thirteen, 800mm, 20mm Rise

    Iridium Flatbar, Material: Aluminium, Rise: 5mm, Width for S and XS frames: 740 mm

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

    Saddle

    Norco Trail

    Selle Italia X3, Gender: Unisex, Weight: 0.65 lbs

    Marin Speed Concept

    Seatpost

    SDG Tellis Dropper, 34.9mm, 150mm (S), 170mm (M, L), 200mm (XL, XXL)

    Iridium Dropper, Clamp diameter: 30,9 mm, Material: Aluminium (AL)

    Marin Alloy, 30.9mm

    Pedals

    VP Nylon Flat

    None included

    -

    Grips

    WTB Waffle, Lock-On

    Canyon Lock-On

    Marin MTN, Closed End

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore RD-M5100

    SRAM SX Eagle, Weight: 0.90 lbs

    Shimano Deore, 11-Speed, SGS

    Front Derailleur

    -

    Crank

    FSA Comet 1X DM, 30T, 170mm (S), 175mm (M - XXL)

    SRAM SX Eagle, Number of chainrings: 1

    Marin Forged Alloy, Integrated Steel 32T Narrow Wide Chainring, Boost Spacing

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore SL-M5100

    SRAM SX Eagle, Weight: 0.29 lbs

    Shimano Deore, 11-Speed, SL-5100R

    Cassette

    SunRace CSMS8, 11/51T, 11 Speed

    SRAM PG-1230 Eagle 11-50 12s, Number of sprockets: 12

    Sunrace, 11-Speed, 11-51T, ED Black

    Chain

    KMC X11

    SRAM SX Eagle

    KMC X-11 Silver and Black

    Brakes

    Front: Tektro HD-M535, 4 Piston, Organic Pads, Rear: Tektro HD-M535, 4 Piston, Organic Pads

    SRAM Level T

    Tektro HDM-280 Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor

    Brake Levers

    Tektro HD-M535

    Tektro HDM-280

    Wheels
    Rims

    Stan's Flow D, 29", 32H

    Iridium 30, Axle dimension: 15x110 mm, Rotor mount: Center Lock, Inner width: 30 mm | Iridium 30, Axle dimension: 12x148 mm, Rotor mount: Center Lock, Inner width: 30 mm

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

    Spokes

    14g Black Stainless Steel

    Front Hub

    Bear Pawls Sealed Bearing, 15x110mm Boost, 6 Bolt

    Forged Alloy, 110x15mm, Disc, 32H

    Rear Hub

    Bear Pawls Sealed Bearing, 12x148mm Boost, HG, 6 Bolt

    Forged Alloy, 141QR, Disc, 32H, HG Freehub Body

    Tires

    Front: Goodyear Newton 2.4", Folding, Rear: Goodyear Escape 2.35", Folding

    Schwalbe Nobby Nic 29x2.4 black skin, Width: 2.4" | Schwalbe Wicked Will 29"x2.4", Width: 2.4"

    Vee Tire Co. Crown Gem 29x2.35", Dual Control Compound, Tubeless Ready

    Disc Rotors

    Tektro TR180-22, 180mm

    SRAM Centerline Rounded, Size: 180 mm, Weight: 0.43 lbs

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