Bike Comparison
The Norco Fluid HT 1 29 and Genesis Tarn 20 are both hardtail trail bikes with upper mid-range components. The Norco has an aluminum frame, a dropper post, 29″ wheels, and a 1 × 12 drivetrain providing a wider range of gears; while the Genesis has a steel frame and 27.5″ wheels. Explore the differences below.
| MSRP | $1,749 | ($2,632) |
|---|---|---|
| Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At |
| Category | Trail | Trail |
| Frame | Aluminum | Steel |
| Fork | X-Fusion | RockShox Pike RC |
| Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Wheel Size | 29″ | 27.5″ |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
| Groupset | Deore | SLX |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 | 1 × 11 |
| Gear Range | Norco Fluid HT 1 29 28 mph Genesis Tarn 20 24 mph | |
| Suspension | Hardtail | Hardtail |
| Front Travel | 120mm | 120mm |
| Rear Travel | - | - |
| Seatpost | Dropper | |
| Brand Site | norco.com | genesisbikes.co.uk |
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| Frame | 6061 Alloy, Butted TT, DT, Internal Routing, 27.5" and 29" Options | Genesis MjÖlnir Seamless Double-Butted Cromoly |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | X-Fusion RC32 Air, 120mm Travel | Rockshox Pike RC, Solo Air, 120mm, Tapered Steerer, 110mm x 15mm |
| 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 |
| 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 | Tektro HD-M275 Hydraulic, Resin Pads | Shimano MT500 180/160mm |
| Brake Levers | Tektro HD-M275 | Shimano MT500 |
| 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 |
| Disk Rotors | Tektro 180mm |