2018 Norco

Fluid 2.3+

A 20″ aluminum frame mountain youth bike with modest components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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MSRP$549
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 60mm
ForkSuntour XCT
Wheels20″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 8
GroupsetAltus
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Handling
nimblestable
Fluid 2.3+
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Gearing

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)

15 mph

Fluid 2.3+

Highest gear

(descending)

Reviews
Bike Perfect
Norco Fluid FS1 review

Sep 2019 · Guy Kesteven

Guy Kesteven hits the trails on the Norco Fluid FS1 to find out if a fresh fork, smoother shock tune and the latest Shimano drivetrain deliver on the potential it obviously had last year

Highs
  • Suspension issues are resolved

  • Spec far exceeds its pricepoint

Lows
  • Weight

  • Brakes are lacking

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Bikerumor
Review: The 2019 Norco Fluid FS1 29er packs a punch with high value build

Jul 2019

Norco's 2019 Fluid FS1 29er is a solid all-around trail machine that offers great bang for your buck.

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Mountain Bike Action
Bike Test: Norco Fluid FS 1

Feb 2019 · McCoy

Go with the flow

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Vital MTB
2019 Norco Fluid FS 1 29 Bike

Feb 2019 · Sspomer

Where the enduro bike is overkill and the cross-country bike is nerve-wracking, the Fluid is right at home.

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Pinkbike
Field Test: 3 Full Suspension Mountain Bikes Under $3000

Jan 2019 · Richard Cunningham

RC compares the Norco Fluid FS 1 with Whyte's G-170 S and the Transition Scout Alloy NX to see how much trail bike you can buy for under $3000.

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Bicycling
The Norco Fluid FS 2 Women’s Is a Spunky Trail Bike.

Dec 2018

This well-equipped 120mm-travel trail bike is capable and playful.

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Flow Mountain Bike
Norco Fluid FS1 29 2019 - First Impressions

Dec 2018

The Fluid FS series is no longer the clunky, awkward little sibling of the Optic and Sight. For 2019, it’s grown into a much more refined looking bike, with cleaner construction and all the attention to detail you’ll find on the higher priced Norco duallies. The tube shapes, the excellent internal cable routing, the paint …

Highs
  • Looks like a sorted machine for the burgeoning mountain biker.

  • Neat finish and great component choices.

  • Roomy, confident geometry.

Lows
  • None so far.

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BikeRadar
Norco Fluid 3 HT review

Aug 2018 · Guy Kesteven

Potentially great plus (or 2.6in) tyred trail bike, but oversprung fork and cheap tyres spoil the ride. Buy if you budget for a few upgrades

Highs
  • Well-shaped, dropper-ready frame with decent trail-taming potential

  • SRAM NX gears give a usefully wide-ratio spread with relentless reliability in all conditions

Lows
  • Stubborn and insensitive fork stroke undermines traction and impact control

  • Cheap, non-tubeless plus tyres aren’t as plush and pillowy as they should be

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Fluid+ 20" Aluminum Frame"

Fork

SR Suntour XCT FR Plus 20" 60mm"

Travel60mm

Spring TypeCoil

Bottom Bracket

Sealed bearing square taper, 73mm - Black

Stem

Norco Alloy 35mm - Black

Handlebar

Norco Jr. Bar 600mm, 15mm rise - Black

Saddle

Norco Jr. MTB Saddle 20" - Black

Seatpost

Norco Alloy 31.6

TypeRigid

Pedals

VP Alloy Flat Jr. BMX

Grips

Norco Jr. Grip - Black

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Altus 8-spd - Black

Crank

Narrow-wide 28T 3-pc Crankset - Black

Shifters

Shimano Altus 8-spd - Black

Cassette

Shimano 8-spd 11-34 Cassette

Brakes

Front: Tektro Hydraulic Disc Brake, 160mm rotor - Black, Rear: Tektro Hydraulic Disc Brake, 160mm rotor - Black

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Tektro Jr. MTB w/ Reach adjust - Black

Wheels
Rims

Alloy 24" 36mm inner - Black"

Front Hub

Alloy disc w/15mm boost 110mm

Rear Hub

Alloy disc 135x10 MTB Hub w/ ball bearing

Tires

Chaoyang MTB - 20" x 2.6"

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