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	Fluid FS 3 27.52021 Norco	Recommended Rift Zone 27.5" 12023 Marin

MSRP	$2,249	$1,699
Where to Buy	— $1 At	$1,699 At evo $1,447 15% off At Biloxi Bicycle Works See more
Category	Trail	Trail
	4.9	4.1
Frame	Aluminum	Aluminum
Fork	X-Fusion RC32	X-Fusion SWEEP
Shock	X-Fusion
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	27.5″	27.5″
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	SX Eagle	Deore
Drivetrain	1 × 12	1 × 11
Suspension	Full	Full
Front Travel	130mm	140mm
Rear Travel	120mm	130mm
Brand Site	norco.com	marinbikes.com
Summary	The Norco Fluid FS 3 27.5 is a 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain

easyextreme

Handling

nimblestable

2021 Fluid FS 3 27.5

2023 Rift Zone 27.5" 1

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Gear Range

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)

22 mph

2021 Fluid FS 3 27.5

24 mph

2023 Rift Zone 27.5" 1

Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

Geometry

Specs

	Fluid FS 3 27.52021 Norco	Rift Zone 27.5" 12023 Marin

Frame	6061 Alloy Trail, 120mm Travel, 27.5" and 29" Options, UDH BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Hanger Standard: UDH Color: Black / Charcoal	All New Series 3 6061 Aluminum, 27.5” Wheels, 130mm Travel, MultiTrac Suspension Platform, 141 Boost Spacing (upgradable to 148x12), 73mm Threaded BB w/ ISCG05 Tabs BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Hanger Standard: UDH Color: Black / Charcoal
Fork	X-Fusion RC32 Air, 130mm Travel, 46mm Offset (27.5), 51mm Offset (29) Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air	X-Fusion Sweep Boost RC, 27.5", 140mm Travel, Compresion and Rebound Adjustment, 110x15mm Thru Axle, 44mm Offset Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air
Shock	X-Fusion 02 Pro R, 190x42.5mm (27.5), 190x45mm (29)
Bottom Bracket	Truvativ Powerspline BB, BSA Threaded	External Sealed Cartridge Bearing
Headset	Sealed Bearing, Tapered	FSA No 57E, Semi-Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 1 1/8" x 1 1/2”
Stem	6061 Alloy, 50mm Length, 35mm Clamp	Marin 3D Forged Alloy, 35mm
Handlebar	TranzX 6061 Butted Alloy, 780mm, 20mm Rise	Marin Mini-Riser, 6061 Double Butted Aluminum, 780mm Width, 28mm Rise, 5º Up, 9º Back
Saddle	Norco XC	Marin Speed Concept
Seatpost	TranzX YSP18 Dropper, 31.6mm, 130mm (S, M), 150mm (L, XL)	Marin Alloy, 30.9mm
Pedals	VP Nylon Flat	-
Grips	VP Lock-On	Marin MTN, Closed End

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	SRAM SX Eagle	Shimano Deore, 11 Speed, SGS
Front Derailleur		-
Crank	SRAM SX Eagle, 30T, 170mm (XXS - S), 175mm (M - XL)	Marin Forged Alloy, Integrated Steel 32T Narrow Wide Chainring, Boost Spacing
Shifters	SRAM SX Eagle	Shimano Deore, 11-Speed, SL-5100R
Cassette	SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50T	Sunrace, 11-Speed, 11-51T, ED Black
Chain	SRAM SX Eagle	KMC X-11 Silver and Black
Brakes	Front: Tektro HD-M275 Hydraulic, Rear: Tektro HD-M275 Hydraulic	Hydraulic Disc
Brake Levers	Tektro HD-M275	Tektro HDM-280

Wheels

Rims	Stan's Flow D 32H	Marin, Double Wall Alloy, 29mm Inner, Pinned Joint, Disc Specific, 32H, Tubeless Compatible
Front Hub	Alloy 15x110mm Boost, 6 Bolt	Forged Alloy, 110x15mm, Disc, 32H
Rear Hub	Alloy 12x148mm, HG, 6 Bolt	Forged Alloy, 141QR, Disc, 32H, HG Freehub Body
Tires	Front: Goodyear Newton 2.4" Folding, Rear: Goodyear Escape 2.35" Folding	Vee Tire Co. Crown Gem 27.5x2.3", Dual Control Compound, Tubeless Ready
Disc Rotors	Tektro 180mm

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