2023 Norco
Fluid VLT A1
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail e-bike with upper mid-range components.
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$3,499| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 130 / 140mm |
| Fork | RockShox 35 Silver |
| Shock | RockShox |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | Deore, Shimano |
| Motor | Shimano 250W 85Nm mid-drive |
| Battery | 900Wh |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'0" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'1"
5'11" – 6'4"
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Mar 2024 · Norco Bicycles
The Fluid features a complete carbon frame, updated geometry and a Bosch motor.
Jun 2023
The new Norco Fluid VLT is just 38lbs with the new Bosch SX system, but you'll have to wait until next spring to get one out on the trail.
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!
Rides way better than anticipated for spec
Very capable rear suspension
Quality frame with modern geo
Great Motor
Battery choice options
Bulletproof drivetrain
Dissector not a good front tire
Fork holds the bike back
Low-end old-school moto style brake levers
Jul 2021 · Ryan Palmer
Norco's new Budget E-Bike is Shockingly Good
| Frame | Aluminum, 130mm Travel, UDH, Hangerless Interface Compatible, Ride Aligned™ Hanger Standard: UDH Color: Black Blue / Black |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox 35 Silver R Coil, 140mm Travel, 44mm Offset, 1.8" Tapered, E-MTB Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Coil |
| Shock | RockShox Select R, Custom Tune, 210x47.5mm Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Coil |
| Headset | FSA No. 55R, Sealed Bearing |
| Stem | Alloy, 50mm Length, 35mm Clamp |
| Handlebar | Butted 6061 Alloy, 800mm, 25mm Rise |
| Saddle | WTB Volt 250 Sport |
| Seatpost | TranzX YS105 Adjustable Dropper, 34.9mm, 125mm (S), 150mm (M), 170mm (L, XL) Type: Dropper |
| Grips | SDG Thrice Lock-On, Thin (S, M), Thick (L, XL) |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore RD-M6100 |
|---|---|
| Crank | Shimano, 34T, Narrow Wide, 165mm |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore SL-M6100-R |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore CS-M6100-12, 10-51T, 12 Speed |
| Chain | Shimano Deore CN-M6100 |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano BR-MT420, 4 piston, Metallic Pads, Rear: Shimano BR-MT420, 4 piston, Metallic Pads Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano BR MT420 |
| Rims | WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0, 32H, 29" |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Shimano HB-MT410, 15x110mm Boost, Center Lock |
| Rear Hub | Shimano FH-MT510, 12x148mm Boost, Micro Spline, Center Lock |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Dissector 2.4" 3C/MaxxTerra/EXO+/TR, Rear: Maxxis Dissector 2.4" 3C/MaxxTerra/EXO+/TR |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT-64, 203mm |
| Motor | Shimano STEPS EP8 |
|---|---|
| Battery | Removable. 900Wh, 720Wh and 540Wh Options. Recycling Program: ♻️ Call2Recycle |
Last updated May 18