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    MSRP
    $1,449
    $1,749
    $1,749
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    TrailTrailTrail
    4.1
    4.6
    4.6
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Fork
    Suntour XCM (coil)X-Fusion RC32 (air)X-Fusion RC32 (air)
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    27.5″29″27.5″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    DeoreDeoreDeore
    Drivetrain
    1 × 111 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    120mm120mm120mm
    Brand Site

    norco.com

    norco.com

    norco.com

    Summary
    The Norco Fluid HT 2 27.5, Norco Fluid HT 1 29, and Norco Fluid HT 1 27.5 are all aluminum frame hardtail trail bikes with upper mid-range components. The Fluid HT 1 29 has 29″ aluminum wheels and higher gearing.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Fluid HT 2 27.5
    Fluid HT 1 29
    Fluid HT 1 27.5
    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)

    22 mph

    Fluid HT 2 27.5

    28 mph

    Fluid HT 1 29

    26 mph

    Fluid HT 1 27.5

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    6061 Alloy, Butted TT, DT, Internal Routing, 27.5" and 29" Options

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorsRed / Green; Black / Charcoal

    6061 Alloy, Butted TT, DT, Internal Routing, 27.5" and 29" Options

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorsRed / Green; Black / Charcoal

    6061 Alloy, Butted TT, DT, Internal Routing, 27.5" and 29" Options

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorsRed / Green; Black / Charcoal

    Fork

    SR Suntour XCM32 LOR DS, 120mm Travel

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    X-Fusion RC32 Air, 120mm Travel

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    X-Fusion RC32 Air, 120mm Travel

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano Sealed Bearing BSA Threaded

    Shimano Sealed Bearing, BSA Threaded

    Shimano Sealed Bearing, BSA Threaded

    Headset

    Sealed Bearing, Tapered

    Sealed Bearing, Tapered

    Sealed Bearing, Tapered

    Stem

    Alloy 50mm Length, 31.8mm Clamp

    Alloy 50mm Length, 31.8mm Clamp

    Alloy 50mm Length, 31.8mm Clamp

    Handlebar

    X6 Alloy 750mm, 15mm Rise

    X6 Alloy 750mm, 15mm Rise

    X6 Alloy 750mm, 15mm Rise

    Saddle

    Norco XC

    Norco XC

    Norco XC

    Seatpost

    TranzX YSP18 Dropper, 31.6mm, 130mm

    TranzX YSP18 Dropper, 31.6mm, 130mm

    TranzX YSP18 Dropper, 31.6mm, 130mm

    Pedals

    VP Nylon Flat

    VP Nylon Flat

    VP Nylon Flat

    Grips

    VP Lock-On

    VP Lock-On

    VP Lock-On

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore RD-M5100

    Shimano Deore RD-M6100

    Shimano Deore RD-M6100

    Crank

    Shimano Deore FC-M5100-1, 30T, 170mm (XS, S,), 175mm (M, L, XL)

    Shimano Deore FC-MT510-1, 32T, 170mm (XS, S), 175mm (M, L, XL)

    Shimano Deore FC-MT510-1, 32T, 170mm (XS, S), 175mm (M, L, XL)

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore SL-M5100

    Shimano Deore SL-M6100-R

    Shimano Deore SL-M6100-R

    Cassette

    Shimano Deore CS-M5100, 11-51T, 11 Speed

    Shimano Deore CS-M6100-12, 10-51T, 12 Speed

    Shimano Deore CS-M6100-12, 10-51T, 12 Speed

    Chain

    KMC X11

    Shimano Deore CN-M6100

    Shimano Deore CN-M6100

    Brakes

    Front: Tektro HD-M275 Hydraulic, Resin Pads, Rear: Tektro HD-M275 Hydraulic, Resin Pads

    Front: Tektro HD-M275 Hydraulic, Resin Pads, Rear: Tektro HD-M275 Hydraulic, Resin Pads

    Front: Tektro HD-M275 Hydraulic, Resin Pads, Rear: Tektro HD-M275 Hydraulic, Resin Pads

    Brake Levers

    Tektro HD-M275

    Tektro HD-M275

    Tektro HD-M275

    Wheels
    Rims

    Alex DP30 TRS

    Alex DP30 TRS

    Alex DP30 TRS

    Front Hub

    Alloy 15x110mm Boost, 6 Bolt

    Shimano HB-MT400-B, 15x110mm Boost, Center Lock

    Shimano HB-MT400-B, 15x110mm Boost, Center Lock

    Rear Hub

    Alloy 12x148mm, HG, 6 Bolt

    Shimano FH-MT410-B, 12x148mm Boost, Micro Spline, Center Lock

    Shimano FH-MT410-B, 12x148mm Boost, Micro Spline, Center Lock

    Tires

    Maxxis Ardent 2.4" EXO 60TPI

    Maxxis Ardent 2.4" EXO 60TPI

    Maxxis Ardent 2.4" EXO 60TPI

    Disc Rotors

    Tektro 180mm

    Tektro 180mm

    Tektro 180mm

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