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 |
| Front Travel | 130 mm | 130 mm | 130 mm | 130 mm |
| Rear Travel | 120 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm | 120 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 FS2+ belongs to the Norco Fluid Fs model. 111 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Take a sneak peek at all Norco Fluid Fs bikes models from 2018, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Norco Fluid FS 2.2 2018 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 1599$. On the other hand, Norco Fluid FS1+ Womens 2018, is the most expensive and costs 2199$.
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
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Trail bike is 2762$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Trail bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
This bike was released in 2018 and its price was 1799$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Fluid FS2+ price is 53.53% lower than the average cost of a Trail bike.
Fluid FS2+ components
Fork
The SunTour XCM is included from the factory. It has a travel distance of 130mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. In short, make sure you choose one with a decent fork when you purchase your dream bike.
Rear Shock
As for the rear shock, this bike has the Rockshox Monarch R HVI High Volume Eyelet model, with a travel of 120mm. Rear shocks give you increased comfort, control, and traction, which is important when cornering or braking. This allows you to ride faster on bumpy roads. In conclusion, to increase your riding experience, get a bike with a rear shock if possible.
Wheels
The Fluid FS2+ 2018 bike is equipped with 27.5″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. The 27.5″ wheels are a great choice for smaller riders. However, these wheels have a slower top speed if you compare them to 29″ wheels.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Norco Fluid FS2+ is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. 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
Fluid FS2+ 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
The Norco model is also equipped with a dropper post. Needless to say, a dropper post will come in handy on climbs and descends. You’ll fall in love with it at first sight!