Norco FLUID FOUR 2008
2008 Mountain
Estimate price |
1,419$
Weight | 15.42 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 130mm -
Travel Rear 143mm -
Fork RockShox
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Groupset Deore, Alivio -
Suspension Full -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XS
156cm - 166cm
SM
163cm - 174cm
MD
171cm - 182cm
LG
179cm - 189cm
XL
185cm - 195cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Triple butted & hydraformed al, Horst Link 4-Bar linkage, 116-143mm travel, Fox Float R
Suspension Fork
Rockshox Tora, U-Turn 80-130mm travel adjust & external rebound adjust
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore, long cage
Front Derailleur
Shimano Alivio, 31.8
Shift Levers
Shimano Alivio, Rapid Fire, 8 speed
Cassette
Shimano HG-40, 11-30
Chain
KMC Z-72
Pedals
Wellgo LUC4, steel cage, boron axles
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano M-475 disc hub
Rear Hub
Shimano M-475 disc hub
Rims
Alex DM-18 double wall
Spokes
DT Swiss Stainless, 2.0
Tires
Kenda Komodo, 2.10
Brakes
Brakes
Avid BB 5, mech, 6" rotor
Brake Levers
Avid FR-5 levers
Cockpit
Stem
Kalloy AS-010, 25.4mm
Handlebar
Alloy Rise bar, 30mm rise, 25.4 m
Grips
Norco 130mm Krayton
Headset
FSA TH-855
Seat
Saddle
WTB Rocket V
Seatpost
Norco Micro adjust, 27.2, 300mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket Height | 350 mm | 350 mm | 350 mm | 350 mm | 350 mm |
| Front Center | 651 mm | 665 mm | 686 mm | 707 mm | 728 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 556 mm | 576 mm | 596 mm | 616 mm | 636 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 406 mm | 406 mm | 432 mm | 470 mm | 508 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 68.5 ° | 69 ° | 69 ° | 69 ° | 69 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 100 mm | 115 mm | 130 mm | 145 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 441 mm | 441 mm | 441 mm | 441 mm | 441 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1091 mm | 1106 mm | 1127 mm | 1148 mm | 1169 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 5 mm | 5 mm | 5 mm | 5 mm | 5 mm |
| Standover Height | 776 mm | 768 mm | 768 mm | 787 mm | 809 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
| Rider Min Height | 156 cm | 163 cm | 171 cm | 179 cm | 185 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 166 cm | 174 cm | 182 cm | 189 cm | 195 cm |
Model Overview
FLUID FOUR belongs to the Norco Fluid model. 60 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can easily view all of the Norco Fluid bikes models from 2008, here.
Model range prices
Norco FLUID FOUR 2008 is the cheapest bike model and costs 1419$. Norco FLUID LT 1 2008 is the most expensive one and costs 5179$.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
Trail bikes average price
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Trail bike is 2762$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Trail bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 1419$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that FLUID FOUR price is 94.64% lower than the average cost of a Trail bike.
Average weight for Trail bikes
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a Trail bike is 12.98 kg (28.62 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
Weighing 15.42 kg (34 lbs), the FLUID FOUR model is much heavier than average. In other words, this model is 18.8% heavier than the average Trail bike.
FLUID FOUR components
Fork
The FLUID FOUR comes factory-installed with the RockShox fork. This has a travel range of 130mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Rear Shock
Rear shocks offer better comfort, better traction, and better cornering. This allows for quicker riding on rough roads and trails. To sum up, always consider getting a bike that has a rear shock as well.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the FLUID FOUR model has 27.5″ aluminum wheels. 27.5″ wheels are a mixture between 29″ wheels and 26″ wheels. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The FLUID FOUR comes with Mechanical Disc brakes. They deliver good performance and cost less than hydraulic disk brakes. However, with hydraulic disk brakes, you have the ultimate braking power!
Sizes
Norco FLUID FOUR bike has 5 sizes, in the range of 156 cm – 195 cm (5.12 ft – 6.4 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.