2020 Norco

Fluid VLT 1

A 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail trail e-bike with upper mid-range components.
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MSRP$4,499
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 120mm
ForkRockShox Sektor
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetNX Eagle, Shimano
MotorShimano 250W 70Nm mid-drive
Battery630Wh
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Handling
nimblestable
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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)

24 mph

Fluid VLT 1

26 mph

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Highest gear

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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Reviews
Loam Wolf
Review: Norco Fluid VLT A1

Dec 2021 · Jason Ekman

The Fluid VLT rides way better than expected, but it does have some weak links for aggressive riders or those on super rough terrain. Click to read our review!

Highs
  • Rides way better than anticipated for spec

  • Very capable rear suspension

  • Quality frame with modern geo

  • Great Motor

  • Battery choice options

  • Bulletproof drivetrain

Lows
  • Dissector not a good front tire

  • Fork holds the bike back

  • Low-end old-school moto style brake levers

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Beta
First Impressions: Norco Fluid VLT

Jul 2021 · Ryan Palmer

Norco's new Budget E-Bike is Shockingly Good

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Norco Fluid VLT, Aluminum, Boost 12x148mm Dropouts, Shimano Motor Mount

Fork

RockShox Sektor RL, 120mm Travel, Boost 15x110mm TA

Travel120mm

Headset

ACROS AZ-44BL Block Lock Upper, AZ-56 Lower, Zero Stack Internal

Stem

6061 Aluminum, 50mm Length, 31.8mm Clamp Diameter

Handlebar

Norco 6061 Aluminum, 800mm Wide, 20mm Rise, 35mm Diameter

Saddle

WTB Volt Sport

Seatpost

TranzX YSP-23JL Stealth Dropper, 100mm (S) | 125mm (M) | 130mm (L/XL) Travel, 31.6mm, 1x Lever

TypeDropper

Pedals

VP Nylon Flat Pedals, 9/16"

Grips

VP, Lock-On

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM NX Eagle, 12 Speed

Crank

Shimano FC-E8000, 165mm

Shifters

SRAM NX Eagle, 12 Speed

Cassette

SRAM NX Eagle PG-1230, 11-50T, 12 Speed

Chain

SRAM NX Eagle, 12 Speed

Brakes

Front: SRAM Guide T 4 Piston Hydraulic Disc, 200mm Center Lock Rotor, Rear: SRAM Guide T 4 Piston Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Center Lock Rotor

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano Deore BL-M6000

Wheels
Rims

Alex EM30 650B Plus, 32 Hole, 30mm Internal Width, E-Bike Rated

Front Hub

Shimano Deore HB-M6010-B, Boost 15x110mm, CenterLock

Rear Hub

Shimano Deore FH-M6010-B, Boost 12x148mm, CenterLock

Tires

Front: WTB Trail Boss, 27.5x2.6", Comp, Rear: WTB Trail Boss, 27.5x2.6", Comp

Electric Components
Motor

Shimano STEPS E8000

Battery

In-Tube Battery, 630Wh Capacity

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