2020 Norco

Fluid FS 1 27.5

A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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MSRP$2,799
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 120 / 130mm
ForkRockShox Pike Select
ShockRockShox Deluxe Select
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetXT, SLX
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Handling
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Fluid FS 1 27.5
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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)

25 mph

Fluid FS 1 27.5

26 mph

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Highest gear

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Sizing
XS

4'11" – 5'5"

SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'5" – 5'11"

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Reviews
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

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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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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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

6061, 120mm Travel

BB StandardBSA, Threaded

Fork

RockShox Pike Select, 130mm Travel

Travel130mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Rockshox Deluxe Select, 120mm Travel

Travel120mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

Shimano SM-BB52

Headset

Sealed Cartridge Bearing

Stem

6061 Alloy, 50mm, 35mm bore

Handlebar

TranzX 6061 DB, 780mm

Saddle

Fizik Taiga

Seatpost

X-Fusion Manic dropper

TypeDropper

Pedals

VP Flat Nylon

Grips

VP lock on

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XT, RD-M8100

Crank

Shimano FC-M610 30T

Shifters

Shimano SLX, 12 speed

Cassette

Shimano SLX, 10-51T

Chain

Shimano CNM7100

Brakes

Front: Shimano BR-M420, Hydraulic, 180mm, Rear: Shimano BR-M420, Hydraulic, 160mm

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Stans Flow D, 32H

Front Hub

Shimano HB-MT400, 15x110mm Boost

Rear Hub

Shimano FH-MT510-B, Micro Spline

Tires

Front: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.6" 3C/EXO/TR, Rear: Maxxis Forekaster 2.6" 3C/EXO/TR

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