Compare: 2023 Norco Fluid FS A3 vs Fluid FS A2 vs Fluid FS A1

Overview
Ride Feel
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

Bike Comparison

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	Fluid FS A32023 Norco	Fluid FS A22023 Norco	Fluid FS A12023 Norco

MSRP	$2,249~~$2,499~~	$3,149	$3,999
Where to Buy	$2,249 10% off At Norco $1,699 32% off At Jenson USA See more	$3,149 At Norco $2,499 21% off At evo	$3,999 At Norco $4,099 At Jenson USA
Category	Trail	Trail	Trail
	4.9	5.2	6.0
Frame	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Fork	RockShox 35 Silver	Marzocchi Bomber Z2	Fox Factory Float 34
Shock	X-Fusion	Fox Float X Performance	Fox Float X Performance Elite
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	29″	29″	29″
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	SX Eagle	XT, SLX	XT, Praxis
Drivetrain	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12
Suspension	Full	Full	Full
Front Travel	140mm	140mm	140mm
Rear Travel	130mm	130mm	130mm
Brand Site	norco.com	norco.com	norco.com
Summary	The Norco Fluid FS A3, Norco Fluid FS A2, and Norco Fluid FS A1 are all 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bikes. The Fluid FS A1 has better components and a better fork.

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain

easyextreme

Handling

nimblestable

Fluid FS A3

Fluid FS A2

Fluid FS A1

Other Trail bikes

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)

24 mph

Fluid FS A3

26 mph

Fluid FS A2

26 mph

Fluid FS A1

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 A32023 Norco	Fluid FS A22023 Norco	Fluid FS A12023 Norco

Frame	6061 Alloy, 130mm Travel, UDH, Hangerless Interface Compatible, Ride Aligned™ BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Hanger Standard: UDH Colors: Blue / Silver; Grey / Silver	6061 Alloy, 130mm Travel, UDH, Hangerless Interface Compatible, Ride Aligned™ BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Hanger Standard: UDH Colors: Blue / Silver; Grey / Silver	6061 Alloy, 130mm Travel, UDH, Hangerless Interface Compatible, Ride Aligned™ BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Hanger Standard: UDH Colors: Blue / Silver; Grey / Silver
Fork	RockShox 35 Silver TK Air, 140mm Travel, 44mm Offset Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air	Marzocchi Bomber Z2, 140mm Travel, 44mm Offset Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air	Fox FLOAT Factory 34 GRIP2, 140mm Travel, 44mm Offset Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air
Shock	X-Fusion 02 Pro R AV, Custom Tune, 210x50mm Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air	Fox FLOAT X Performance, Custom Tune, 210x50mm Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air	Fox FLOAT X Performance Elite, 2-pos, Custom Tune, 210x50mm Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air
Bottom Bracket	SRAM DUB BB, BSA Threaded	Praxis M24 Cartridge Bearing, BSA Threaded	Praxis M24 Cartridge Bearing, BSA Threaded
Headset	Sealed Bearing, Tapered	Sealed Bearing, Tapered	Sealed Bearing, Tapered
Stem	6061 Alloy, 40mm Length, 35mm Clamp	6061 Alloy, 40mm Length, 35mm Clamp	6061 Alloy, 40mm Length, 35mm Clamp
Handlebar	e*thirteen, 800mm, 20mm Rise	e*thirteen 800mm, 20mm Rise	TranzX 6061 Butted Alloy, 780mm, 20mm Rise
Saddle	Norco Trail	Fizik Alpaca Terra with Wingflex	Fizik Alpaca Terra with Wingflex
Seatpost	SDG Tellis Dropper, 34.9mm, 150mm (s), 170mm (M, L), 200mm (XL, XXL)	SDG Tellis Dropper, 34.9mm, 150mm (s), 170mm (M, L), 200mm (XL, XXL)	SDG Tellis Dropper, 34.9mm, 150mm (s), 170mm (M, L), 200mm (XL, XXL)
Pedals	VP Nylon Flat	VP Nylon Flat	VP Nylon Flat
Grips	WTB Waffle, Lock-On	WTB Waffle, Lock-On	VP Lock-On

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	SRAM SX Eagle	Shimano XT RD-M8100	Shimano XT RD-M8100
Crank	SRAM SX Eagle DUB, 30T, 170mm (S), 175mm (M - XXL)	Praxis G2 Cadet M24, 30T, 170mm (S), 175mm (M - XXL)	Praxis G2 Cadet M24, 30T, 170mm (S), 175mm (M - XXL)
Shifters	SRAM SX Eagle	Shimano SLX SL-M7100-IR I-Spec EV	Shimano XT SL-M8100-IR I-Spec EV
Cassette	SRAM PG1210 Eagle, 11-50T	Shimano SLX, 10-51, 12 Speed	Shimano XT, 10-51, 12 Speed
Chain	SRAM SX Eagle	Shimano Deore	Shimano XT
Brakes	Front: Tektro HD-745, 4 Piston, Organic Pads, Rear: Tektro HD-745, 4 Piston, Organic Pads	Front: TRP Slate EVO, 4 Piston, Organic Pads, Rear: TRP Slate EVO, 4 Piston, Organic Pads	Front: TRP Trail EVO, 4 Piston, Organic Pads, Rear: TRP Trail EVO, 4 Piston, Organic Pads
Brake Levers	Tektro HD-745	TRP Slate EVO	TRP Trail EVO

Wheels

Rims	Stan's Flow D, 29", 32H	Stan's Flow D, 29", 32H	Stan's Flow S1 29" 32H
Front Hub	Bear Pawls Sealed Bearing, 15x110mm Boost, 6 Bolt	Bear Pawls Sealed Bearing, 15x110mm Boost, 6 Bolt	Bear Pawls Sealed Bearing, 15x110mm Boost, 6 Bolt
Rear Hub	Bear Pawls Sealed Bearing, 12x148mm Boost, HG, 6 Bolt	Bear Pawls Sealed Bearing, 12x148mm Boost, Micro Spline, 6 Bolt	Bear Pawls Sealed Bearing, 12x148mm Boost, Micro Spline, 6 Bolt
Tires	Front: Vittoria Mazza 2.4" Trail G2.0, Folding, Rear: Vittoria Martello 2.35" Trail G2.0, Folding	Front: Vittoria Mazza 2.4" Trail G2.0, Folding, Rear: Vittoria Martello 2.35" Trail G2.0, Folding	Front: Vittoria Mazza 2.4" Trail G2.0, Folding, Rear: Vittoria Martello 2.35" Trail G2.0, Folding
Disc Rotors	Tektro TR180-22, 180mm	TRP TR203-29, 203mm	TRP TR203-29, 203mm

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