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 120mm -
Fork SunTour XCM
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Groupset Deore, Suntour SR -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 10 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
158cm - 171cm
MD
168cm - 180cm
LG
178cm - 189cm
XL
186cm - 199cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Fluid aluminum 650B Plus 120mm travel
Suspension Fork
Suntour XCM 34LO, Lock out 130mm travel, Boost 15x110mm
Rear Shock
Rockshox Monarch R HVI High Volume Eyelet
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore M6000 Shadow Plus SGS 10 speed
Shift Levers
Shimano Deore SLM-6000 10spd
Cassette
Sunrace CSMS2 Black 10sp 11-42T Cassette
Crank
SR Suntour Zeron Boost 30T Cranks w/1X narrow/wide ring
Bottom Bracket
SR Suntour cartridge BB
Chain
KMC X10 10spd
Pedals
VP Nylon Flat Pedal
Wheels
Front Hub
Joytech aluminum w/disc mount, boost 110x15mm
Rear Hub
Joytech disc hub w/Boost 141 w/QR
Rims
Alex MD 35 650B+ 32H, 35mm TRS tubeless compatible
Tires
WTB Ranger 27.5"x 2.8"
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro HD-M285 Hydraulic w/180mm rotor
Brake Levers
Tektro HD-M285
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy MTB stem with 4 bolt front clamp
Handlebar
Norco 25mm rise 6061 DB alloy 740/760mm
Grips
Norco Gator grip
Headset
FSA #57B tapered internal
Seat
Saddle
WTB Volt
Seatpost
JD TransX YSP12 stealth dropper post w/remote lever, 80mm SM, 100mm Med, 125mm L/XL. 30.9mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.534 mm | 1.426 mm | 1.358 mm | 1.302 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 333 mm | 333 mm | 333 mm | 333 mm |
| Front Center | 684 mm | 714 mm | 744 mm | 775 mm |
| Rake | 52 mm | 52 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm |
| Trail | 88 mm | 88 mm | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Stack | 606 mm | 606 mm | 615 mm | 625 mm |
| Reach | 395 mm | 425 mm | 453 mm | 480 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 575 mm | 605 mm | 635 mm | 665 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 400 mm | 445 mm | 490 mm | 535 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 68 ° | 68 ° | 68 ° | 68 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 450 mm | 450 mm | 450 mm | 450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1132 mm | 1162 mm | 1193 mm | 1224 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 31 mm | 31 mm | 31 mm | 31 mm |
| Standover Height | 767 mm | 756 mm | 785 mm | 785 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 168 cm | 178 cm | 186 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 171 cm | 180 cm | 189 cm | 199 cm |
About this model
Fluid FS 2+ is a Norco Fluid Fs model. There are 111 bikes that carry this model name. You can easily view all of the Norco Fluid Fs bikes models from 2018, here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Norco Fluid FS 2.2 2018 has a starting price of 1599$. Norco Fluid FS1+ Womens 2018 on the other hand is the most expensive at 2199$.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Trail bikes average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Trail bike is 2762$. However, even though the average price of a Trail bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 1799$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Fluid FS 2+ price is 53.53% smaller than the average cost of a Trail bike.
Overview of components
Fork
The SunTour XCM is included from the factory. It has a travel distance of 130mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Rear Shock
From the factory, it comes with the Rockshox Monarch R HVI High Volume Eyelet rear shock model, which has a travel of 120mm. Rear shocks offer better comfort, better traction, and better cornering. This allows for quicker riding on rough roads and trails. In short, a full-suspension bike will give you the smoothest ride possible.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the Fluid FS 2+ model has 27.5″ aluminum wheels. These wheels will provide you with more control over the bike. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Norco Fluid FS 2+ has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. With Hydraulic Disc brakes, you’ll be able to stop on a dime, even in wet or icy conditions. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
There are 4 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 158 cm – 199 cm (5.18 ft – 6.53 ft). In short, you can easily find one that suits you.
Dropper post
The Norco model is also equipped with a dropper post. Therefore, climbing or descending will be a breeze.