Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $1,749($2,784)
    Where to Buy
    $1

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    $1

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    Category
    TrailTrail
    4.6
    4.6
    AluminumSteel
    Fork
    X-Fusion RC32RockShox Pike RC
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    29″27.5″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    DeoreSLX
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 11
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    120mm120mm
    Brand Site

    norco.com

    genesisbikes.co.uk

    Summary
    The Norco Fluid HT 1 29 and Genesis Tarn 20 are both hardtail trail bikes. The Fluid HT 1 29 has an aluminum frame, a dropper post, 29″ aluminum wheels, and a 1 × 12 drivetrain providing a wider range of gears; while the Tarn 20 has a steel frame, 27.5″ aluminum wheels, better components, and a better fork.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    2021 Fluid HT 1 29
    2018 Tarn 20
    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

    2021 Fluid HT 1 29

    24 mph

    2018 Tarn 20

    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, Butted TT, DT, Internal Routing, 27.5" and 29" Options

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorsBlue / Black; Black / Silver

    Genesis MjÖlnir Seamless Double-Butted Cromoly

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorsBlue / Black; Black / Silver

    Fork

    X-Fusion RC32 Air, 120mm Travel

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Rockshox Pike RC, Solo Air, 120mm, Tapered Steerer, 110mm x 15mm

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano Sealed Bearing, BSA Threaded

    Shimano BB-52

    Headset

    Sealed Bearing, Tapered

    PRESTINE PT-F17A, ID:34/ID:45

    Stem

    Alloy 50mm Length, 31.8mm Clamp

    Genesis 60mm /+0deg

    Handlebar

    X6 Alloy 750mm, 15mm Rise

    Genesis alloy / 760mm x 5mm rise

    Saddle

    Norco XC

    Genesis MTB

    Seatpost

    TranzX YSP18 Dropper, 31.6mm, 130mm

    Pedals

    VP Nylon Flat

    Genesis

    Grips

    VP Lock-On

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore RD-M6100

    Shimano SLX RD-M7000-11

    Crank

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

    Shimano SLX FC-M7000-B 32T

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore SL-M6100-R

    Shimano SLX SL-M7000 - R

    Cassette

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

    Shimano SLX CS-M7000 / 11-46T

    Chain

    Shimano Deore CN-M6100

    KMC x11

    Brakes

    Front: Tektro HD-M275 Hydraulic, Resin Pads, Rear: Tektro HD-M275 Hydraulic, Resin Pads

    Shimano MT500 180/160mm

    Brake Levers

    Tektro HD-M275

    Shimano MT500

    Wheels
    Rims

    Alex DP30 TRS

    WTB Scraper i40 / 32h

    Spokes

    Stainless steel 14g

    Front Hub

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

    Shimano HB-M618 / FH-M618 32h

    Rear Hub

    Shimano FH-MT410-B, 12x148mm Boost, Micro Spline, Center Lock

    Shimano HB-M618 / FH-M618 32h

    Tires

    Maxxis Ardent 2.4" EXO 60TPI

    Maxxis Rekon 27.5x2.80" Dual Compound/EXO/TR, 60TPI

    Disc Rotors

    Tektro 180mm

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