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Fluid FS 1 20
A 20″ aluminum frame mountain youth bike with upper mid-range components and shimano deore hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
$2,199| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 100 / 120mm |
| Fork | Manitou JUNIT Expert |
| Shock | Fox |
| Wheels | 20″ Aluminum |
| Groupset | Zee, Deore |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
Summary
The Norco Fluid FS is a versatile trail bike that offers a great balance of performance and value, with modern geometry and a well-executed frame design. It excels in technical trails with its smooth suspension and grippy tires, though some models may feel heavy on climbs. The bike is praised for its high-quality build kit and suspension performance, making it a strong contender in its category.
High quality frame construction
Modern geometry
Excellent value kit package
Smooth and grippy suspension and tires
12-speed drivetrain
Weight
Basic small rotor Shimano brakes
Over-damped shock deadens the ride
Slow to accelerate
The faster you go, the more the high-volume rubber, stiff frame and capable suspension come into their own.
Bike PerfectWith their updated Fluid FS line, Norco offers beginner and mid-level riders some highly capable complete builds at very reasonable prices.
BikerumorThe new Fluid is a massive leap forward for this range
Flow Mountain BikeThe Fluid was a hoot. Through jumps and berms, the bike is very poppy, highlighting its fun-loving nature and the Fluid's intended use.
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Jul 2020
Looking for a youth mountain bike to get your kid out on the trails? Check out the Norco Fluid kid-specific mountain bike. The Norco Fluid 1 20 is available in several builds and sizes, this is a great youth mountain bike option.
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
Suspension issues are resolved
Spec far exceeds its pricepoint
Weight
Brakes are lacking
Jul 2019 · Steve Fisher
Norco's 2019 Fluid FS1 29er is a solid all-around trail machine that offers great bang for your buck.
May 2019 · Hannah Dobson
Hannah checks out the 2019 Norco Fluid FS 1, a sub £2k full suspension bike. Available from Evans in the UK.
Feb 2019 · Sspomer
Where the enduro bike is overkill and the cross-country bike is nerve-wracking, the Fluid is right at home.
Feb 2019 · Alan Muldoon
The Norco Fluid FS has long been one of the best entry-level suspension bikes on the market, and for 2019 Norco has raised the bar once again.
Killer build kit and finish
Over-damped shock deadens the ride
Feb 2019
So what am I looking at here? This is the $3199 Norco Fluid FS1. The Fluid series received some love for 2019, and the build quality of this full aluminium bike is very neat indeed. In fact, with its clean, straight lines we think it’s now the best looking frame out of all the aluminium …
Inspiring performance in technical trails.
Ticks all the must-have boxes for a modern trail bike.
Clean and well-executed frame design.
Smooth and grippy suspension and tyres.
Relatively heavy overall weight.
A little lardy on the climbs.
No tubeless tape or valves.
| Frame | 6061 Alloy Frame, 100mm Travel, tapered headtube, boost axle spacing, ISCG05 mount |
|---|---|
| Fork | Manitou J-Unit 20", Expert Air,Alloy Steerer, 120mm Travel Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Performance FLOAT 3 Position, SV/EVOL, custom light tune Travel: 100mm |
| Headset | FSA #57 E |
| Stem | 35mm reach MTB |
| Handlebar | SDG Kids Alloy, 640mm, 25mm rise, 31.8mm bore |
| Saddle | SDG Fly JR |
| Seatpost | JD TransX Light Action Dropper, 80mm,1x lever Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | SDG Composite Jr Flat |
| Grips | SDG Jr |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Zee RD-M640 |
|---|---|
| Crank | Samox Two Piece, 140mm |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore SL-M6000 10 speed |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore CS-HG50 11-36T |
| Chain | KMC X10 |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano BR-MT500 hydraulic, 160mm, Rear: Shimano BR-MT500 hydraulic, 160mm Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Sun Ringle Duroc 30 Kids tubeless ready |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Sun Ringle Duroc 30 Kids wheelset, 15x110mm |
| Rear Hub | Sun Ringle Duroc 30 Kids wheelset, 12x148mm Boost |
| Tires | Front: Vee Rubber Crown Gem or Schwalbe Smart Sam 20x2.25", Skinwall, Rear: Vee Rubber Crown Gem or Schwalbe Smart Sam 20x2.25", Skinwall |
First added October 4
Last updated September 22
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