EVERY RIDER, EVERY TRAIL
The Norco Fluid can dive into corners. And carve sweeping turns. It's as happy mixing it up in the backwoods, as it is rolling local trails. It can elevate beginner riders to intermediate. And carry intermediates to expert. It can take your weekend hobby and turn it into a lifestyle.
While so many bikes are made for a specific something or somebody, what the world needs is a bike built for every rider and every trail.
That's the Norco Fluid.
RIDER BENEFITS
THREAD THE NEEDLE
- Intuitive precision handling to pick the perfect line.
- Engineered using the same Norco technology and process as our top-tier Trail bikes to give you the ride of your life no matter what path you follow.
POTENTIAL FULFILLED
- Top-tier design and features over-deliver as skills evolve.
- 6061 aluminum frame gives experienced Trail riders what they need to ride their best and helps evolving riders develop new skills and preferences without limits.
CUSTOM TUNED SUSPENSION
- Sophisticated suspension components for full-platform performance and tunability.
- Precision-engineered 130mm rear suspension features custom-tuned dampers co-developed with the shock manufacturers provides fully customized suspension setup and performance for every rider.
ROOM TO MOVE
- Long-travel droppers and generous standover get you through the rough stuff.
- Long-travel, size-specific 34.9mm dropper posts and low-slung top tubes create lots of room to move, letting you roll confidently through challenging terrain and push your limits.
PERFORMANCE FOR ALL
- Refined design and expanded size range for accessible Trail performance.
- Boutique-level fit & finish is available in 5 frame sizes, delivering superior Trail performance to riders between 5'1" and 6'7" with components selected to offer peak performance and durability.
RIDE ALIGNED
- Perfect fit, dialed handling and personalized setup in minutes.
- The Ride Aligned Design System matches each Fluid FS to the human who rides it.
- Rider-first geometry and suspension kinematics combine with custom fit and suspension tuning for personalized performance from day one.
| Frame | 6061 Alloy, 130mm Travel |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox FLOAT Factory 34 GRIP2, 140mm Travel, 44mm Offset |
| Rear Shock | Fox FLOAT X Performance Elite, 2-pos, Custom Tune, 210x450mm |
| Rims | Stan's Flow S1 29" 32H |
| Hubs | Front: Bear Pawls Sealed Bearing, 15x110mm Boost, 6 Bolt Rear: Bear Pawls Sealed Bearing, 12x148mm Boost, Micro Spline, 6 Bolt |
| Spokes | Stainless, Black |
| Tires | Front: Vittoria Mazza 2.4" Trail G2.0, Folding Rear: Vittoria Martello 2.35" Trail G2.0, Folding |
| Bottom Bracket | Praxis M24 Cartridge Bearing, BSA Threaded |
| Crankset | Praxis G2 Cadet M24, 30T |
| Shifters | Shimano XT SL-M8100-IR I-Spec EV |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT RD-M8100 |
| Cassette/Freewheel | Shimano XT, 10-51, 12 Speed |
| Chain | Shimano XT |
| Brakes | TRP Trail EVO, 4 Piston, Organic Pads |
| Rotors | Front: TRP TR203-29, 203mm Rear: TRP TR180-29, 180mm |
| Brake Levers | TRP Trail EVO |
| Handlebars | TranzX 6061 Butted Alloy, 780mm, 20mm Rise |
| Tape/Grips | VP Lock-On |
| Stem | 6061 Alloy, 50mm Length, 35mm Clamp |
| Headset | Sealed Bearing, Tapered |
| Seatpost | SDG Tellis Dropper, 34.9mm |
| Saddle | Fizik Alpaca Terra with Wingflex |
| Pedals | VP Nylon Flat |
* Subject to change without notice.
| Size | Small | Medium | Large | X-Large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel Size | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Travel (Front/Rear) (mm) | 140/130 | 140/130 | 140/130 | 140/130 |
| Reach (mm) | 410 | 440 | 470 | 500 |
| Stack (mm) | 600 | 609 | 618 | 627 |
| Head Tube Angle | 65° | 65° | 65° | 65° |
| Fork Offset (mm) | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 395 | 415 | 440 | 485 |
| Effective Seat Tube Angle | 75.5° | 75.8° | 76.2° | 76.5° |
| Rear Center Length (mm) | 462 | 462 | 462 | 462 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Bottom Bracket Height (mm) | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 |
| Horizontal Top Tube Length (mm) | 565 | 594 | 622 | 651 |
| Wheel Base (mm) | 1188 | 1222 | 1256 | 1290 |
| Stand Over Height (mm) | 690 | 704 | 711 | 723 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 100 | 110 | 120 | 130 |
| Trail (mm) | 129 | 129 | 129 | 129 |
| Recommended Seat Post Drop (mm) | 125 | 150 | 170 | 170 |
| Maximum Post Insertion (mm) | 225 | 250 | 275 | 275 |
| Stem Length (mm) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Crank Length (mm) | 165 | 165 | 165 | 165 |
| Tire Size | 2.35" – 2.6" | 2.35" – 2.6" | 2.35" – 2.6" | 2.35" – 2.6" |
| Shipping Options | Delivery Time | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Shipping | Delivery in 5 - 7 working days | $8.00 |
| Express Shipping | Delivery in 3 - 5 working days | $12.00 |
| 1 - 2 day Shipping | Delivery in 1 - 2 working days | $12.00 |
| Free Shipping | Purchase over $200 qualify | $0.00 |
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Life is short, buy the bike.
Norco always puts together a great spec package for the price and that’s certainly true of the Fluid FS 1.
It has glimmers of greatness offered by a solid chassis, but that sheen is dulled by inefficient suspension and by incompetent brakes.
This bike really helps me gain confidence and lets me roll over all kinds of stuff that I would have been nervous to before.
Flowy, jumpy terrain is what the Fluid wants. Aggressive, nasty terrain is what the Fluid ain’t scared of. Where the enduro bike is overkill and the cross country bike is nerve-wracking, the Fluid is right at home.
Overall, while the Norco’s shape is good, as a whole package it feels a bit dull compared to the competition. The fork was easily the worst on test, which has a big influence on the overall ride experience and reduces comfort, vision and concentration over bumpy terrain.