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    MSRP
    $729
    $839
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    Category
    Mountain YouthMountain Youth
    3.1
    3.1
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    Suntour X1Suntour XCM
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    20″24″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    AltusAltus
    Drivetrain
    1 × 81 × 8
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    60mm80mm
    Brand Site

    norco.com

    norco.com

    Summary
    The Norco Fluid HT+ 2.3 and Norco Fluid HT+ 4.3 are both aluminum frame mountain youth bikes with modest components and hydraulic disc brakes. The Fluid HT+ 2.3 has 20″ aluminum wheels and a better fork, while the Fluid HT+ 4.3 has 24″ aluminum wheels, a bigger fork, and higher gearing.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Handling
    nimblestable
    Fluid HT+ 2.3
    Fluid HT+ 4.3
    Other Mountain Youth 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)

    15 mph

    Fluid HT+ 2.3

    18 mph

    Fluid HT+ 4.3

    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

    Norco Fluid HT+ 20", Aluminum, 9x135mm QR Dropouts

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorRed

    Norco Fluid HT+ 24", Aluminum

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorRed

    Fork

    SR Suntour XCT JR 20, 60mm Travel, 9x110mm QR

    Travel80mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    SR Suntour XCM 24+, 80mm Travel

    Travel80mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Bottom Bracket

    Sealed Cartridge BB, Threaded BSA 73mm

    Sealed Cartridge, BSA 73mm

    Headset

    FSA No. 10P w/15mm conical spacer - Black

    FSA No. 10P

    Stem

    Norco Alloy 35mm - Black

    Norco Alloy, 35mm Length

    Handlebar

    Norco Jr. Bar 600mm, 15mm rise - Black

    Norco Jr., 660mm, 15mm Rise

    Saddle

    Norco Jr. MTB Saddle 20" - Black

    Norco Jr. MTB

    Seatpost

    Norco Alloy, 31.6mm

    Norco Alloy, 31.6mm

    Pedals

    VP Alloy Flat Jr. BMX

    VP Alloy Flat Jr. BMX

    Grips

    Norco Jr.

    Norco Jr.

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Altus RD-M310, 8 Speed

    Shimano Altus RD-M310

    Crank

    3-Piece, 152mm, Narrow/Wide Chainring 28T

    3-Piece, 152mm, Narrow-Wide 28T

    Shifters

    Shimano Altus, RevoShift, 8 Speed

    Shimano Altus, RevoShift

    Cassette

    Shimano Altus CS-HG31, 11-34T, 8 Speed

    Shimano Altus CS-HG31, 11-34T, 8 Speed

    Chain

    KMC Z7, 8 Speed

    KMC Z7

    Brakes

    Front: Tektro HD-M286, Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor, Rear: Tektro HD-M286, Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor

    Front: Tektro HD-M286, Hydraulic Disc, Rear: Tektro HD-M286, Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Tektro HD-M286, Short Reach Levers

    Tektro HD-M286, Short Reach

    Wheels
    Rims

    Alloy 20" 36mm inner - Black

    Alloy 24", 35mm Inner Width

    Front Hub

    Alloy disc w/15mm boost 110mm

    Alloy disc, 110mm

    Rear Hub

    Alloy Disc Hub, 10x135mm

    Alloy Disc ,135x10mm

    Tires

    Chaoyang MTB, 24x2.6"

    Chaoyang MTB, 2.6"

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