Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 120mm -
Travel Rear 120mm -
Fork RockShox Recon Gold RL
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Groupset NX -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 11 -
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 29er frame with 120 mm travel
Suspension Fork
Rockshox Recon Gold RL 29er 120mm 15mm axle
Rear Shock
Rockshox Monarch RL HVI
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM NX 11 speed X-Horizon RD
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
N/A
Cassette
SRAM CS PG 1130 11-42T 11 speed cassette
Crank
SRAM NX 1 w/30T narrow/wide Powerspline
Bottom Bracket
SRAM Power Spline BB
Chain
SRAM PC 1110 11 speed chain
Chain Tensioner
N/A
Pedals
Wellgo resin body / alloy black cage MTB pedal
Wheels
Front Hub
Novatec alloy disc 100x15mm, sealed bearing
Rear Hub
Novatec alloy Q/R 10/11sp cass hub semi sealed
Rims
WTB STP i25 TCS 29" tubeless ready "
Tires
Maxxis Ardent 29x2.25
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano M-365 hydraulic disc w/180mm rotor
Brake Levers
Shimano M-365
Disk Rotors
N/A
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy MTB stem with 4 bolt front clamp
Handlebar
Norco 25mm rise 6061 DB alloy 740/760mm
Grips
Norco lock on grip w/Norco end plug
Headset
FSA #57B tapered internal
Seat
Saddle
WTB Volt Sport trail saddle
Seatpost
JD TransX dropper post w/remote lever
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.659 mm | 1.543 mm | 1.466 mm | 1.397 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 334 mm | 334 mm | 334 mm | 334 mm |
| Front Center | 639 mm | 663 mm | 694 mm | 725 mm |
| Rake | 51 mm | 47 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm |
| Trail | 86 mm | 90 mm | 91 mm | 91 mm |
| Stack | 612 mm | 614 mm | 623 mm | 633 mm |
| Reach | 369 mm | 398 mm | 425 mm | 453 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 550 mm | 580 mm | 610 mm | 640 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 | 69.5 ° | 69.5 ° | 69.5 ° | 69.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 450 mm | 450 mm | 450 mm | 450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1086 mm | 1111 mm | 1141 mm | 1172 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 39 mm | 39 mm | 39 mm | 39 mm |
| Standover Height | 780 mm | 795 mm | 793 mm | 779 mm |
| Front Travel | 120 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Rear Travel | 120 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 168 cm | 178 cm | 186 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 171 cm | 180 cm | 189 cm | 199 cm |
Model Overview
Fluid FS 9.1 completes the Norco Fluid Fs model. Norco released 111 bikes variations of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Norco Fluid Fs bikes models from 2017, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Norco Fluid FS 6.2 2017 is the cheapest bike model and costs 1699$. Norco Fluid FS 7.1+ 2017 is the most expensive one and costs 2149$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Trail bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Trail bike you should know that the average price is 2762$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Trail bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 2099$. Comparing this to the average Trail bike price, we see that the price is 31.59% lower.
Overview of components
Fork
Norco Fluid FS 9.1 2017 bike is equipped with the RockShox Recon Gold RL fork, and has 120mm travel. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Rear Shock
As for the rear shock, this bike has the Rockshox Monarch RL HVI model, with a travel of 120mm. 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
The Fluid FS 9.1 2017 bike is equipped with 29″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. Having 29″ wheels means that you need less fork travel, leading to a reduction of the pedal bob effect. However, these wheels are not ideal for smaller people.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Norco Fluid FS 9.1 has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
Fluid FS 9.1 comes in 4 sizes, that range from 158 cm – 199 cm (5.18 ft – 6.53 ft). In short, you can easily find one that suits you.
Dropper post
Norco Fluid FS 9.1 comes with a dropper post. If you are a technical rider, a dropper post is essential. A dropper post provides increased safety while riding. The lever system, allows you to move your saddle up and down, which is very useful on climbs and descends.