2020 Norco
Fluid HT 3 29
A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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| MSRP | $999 |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 120mm |
| Fork | Suntour XCM |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 10 |
| Groupset | Deore, Suntour |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
For This Bike
5'4" – 5'10"
5'8" – 6'3"
6'0" – 6'6"
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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
Norco's 2019 Fluid FS1 29er is a solid all-around trail machine that offers great bang for your buck.
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
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.
Jan 2019 · Seb Stott
Fun, confident handling on smooth and grippy terrain, but stubborn fork, lackluster tyres and weak brakes let it down on tricky trails. Buy if you can live with a firm fork and don’t mind upgrading the tyres
Well-balanced geometry is confidence inspiring and playful
1x11 drivetrain and dropper post help the Fluid flow over varying terrain
Plus tyres roll fast and smooth out trail chatter
Over-sprung and sticky fork is disappointing in the rough, tyres lack cornering bite, brakes lack power
| Frame | 6061 Alloy Frame, butted TT & DT BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | SR-Suntour XCM32, 120mm Travel Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Coil |
| Bottom Bracket | SR Suntour BB24 |
| Headset | Sealed Cartridge Bearing |
| Stem | Norco Alloy, 50mm, 31.8mm bore |
| Handlebar | X6 Alloy, 750mm, 31.8 bore |
| Saddle | Norco XC |
| Seatpost | Norco Alloy 31.6mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | VP Flat nylon |
| Grips | VP lock on |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore M6000, 10 speed |
|---|---|
| Crank | SR-Suntour Zeron, 30T |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore SL-M6000, 10 speed |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore HG500, 10spd, 11-42T |
| Chain | KMC X10 10 speed |
| Brakes | Front: Tektro HD-M275, Hydraulic 180mm, Rear: Tektro HD-M275 Hydraulic, 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Alex DP30 TRS 29"/27.5" |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Alloy 15x110mm Boost |
| Rear Hub | Alloy 12x148mm Boost, 32H |
| Tires | Front: Schwalbe Smart Sam 2.6", Rear: Schwalbe Smart Sam 2.6" |
Last updated September 22
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