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2020 Norco

Fluid FS 1 24

A 24″ aluminum frame mountain youth bike with upper mid-range components and shimano deore hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$2,299
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 120 / 145mm
ForkManitou JUNIT Expert
ShockFox
Wheels24″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetSX Eagle, NX
BrakesShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Handling
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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)

19 mph

Fluid FS 1 24

Highest gear

(descending)

Reviews

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.

Pros
  • High quality frame construction

  • Modern geometry

  • Excellent value kit package

  • Smooth and grippy suspension and tires

  • 12-speed drivetrain

Cons
  • Weight

  • Basic small rotor Shimano brakes

  • Over-damped shock deadens the ride

  • Slow to accelerate

Key Quotes
The faster you go, the more the high-volume rubber, stiff frame and capable suspension come into their own.
Bike Perfect logoBike Perfect
With their updated Fluid FS line, Norco offers beginner and mid-level riders some highly capable complete builds at very reasonable prices.
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The new Fluid is a massive leap forward for this range
Flow Mountain Bike logoFlow Mountain Bike
The 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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Loam Wolf
Review: Norco Fluid 1 20 – Kids Dual Suspension Mountain Bike

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.

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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 · Steve Fisher

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

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Singletrack World
Review | 2019 Norco Fluid FS 1 - A Sub-£2k Full Suspension Bike

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.

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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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MBR
Norco Fluid FS 3 review - MBR

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.

Highs
  • Killer build kit and finish

Lows
  • Over-damped shock deadens the ride

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Flow Mountain Bike
TESTED: Norco Fluid FS1 2019

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 …

Highs
  • 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.

Lows
  • Relatively heavy overall weight.

  • A little lardy on the climbs.

  • No tubeless tape or valves.

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

6061 Alloy Frame, 120mm Travel, tapered headtube, boost axle spacing, ISCG05 mount

Fork

Manitou J-Unit 24", Expert Air, Alloy Steerer, 145mm Travel

Travel145mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox Performance FLOAT 3-position, SV/EVOL, custom light tune

Travel120mm

Bottom Bracket

SRAM PowerSpline

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, 100mm,1x lever

TypeDropper

Pedals

SDG Composite Jr Flat

Grips

SDG Jr

Groupset
Crank

SRAM SX Eagle 155mm, 30T

Shifters

SRAM NX 11 speed

Cassette

SRAM PG-1130 11-42T

Chain

SRAM PC-1110

Brakes

Front: Shimano BR-MT500 hydraulic, 180mm, Rear: Shimano BR-MT500 hydraulic, 160mm

TypeShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Sun Ringle Duroc 30 Kids tubeless ready

Front Hub

Sun Ringle Duroc 30 Kids wheelset, 15x110mm Boost

Tires

Front: Maxxis Minion DHF Folding Bead EXO / TR 24x2.40”, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II Folding Bead EXO / TR 24x2.30”

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