Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 120mm -
Travel Rear 120mm -
Fork RockShox Recon Silver RL
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Groupset Deore, Suntour SR -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 10 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XS
151cm - 164cm
SM
160cm - 172cm
MD
166cm - 179cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Fluid aluminum w/120 mm travel
Suspension Fork
Rockshox Recon RL Silver Solo 120mm 15x110mm boost
Rear Shock
Rockshox Monarch R HVI High Volume Eyelet
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore M6000 Shadow Plus SGS 10 speed
Front Derailleur
N/A
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 X 10
Chain Guide
N/A
Pedals
Wellgo resin body / alloy black cage MTB pedal
Wheels
Front Hub
Alloy disc w/15 mm with sealed bearing
Rear Hub
Joy tech disc hub w/QR 10/11sp cassette
Rims
WTB I25 32H, 25mm inner, TRS tubeless
Spokes
Stainless steel black
Tires
WTB Vigalante 27.5x2.3
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro HD-M286 Hydraulic w/shorter reach lever, 180mm rotor
Brake Levers
Tektro HD-M285
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy MTB stem with 4 bolt front clamp
Handlebar
Norco 25mm rise 6061 DB alloy 760mm
Grips
Norco Gator grip
Headset
FSA #57B tapered internal
Seat
Saddle
WTB Deva Womens
Seatpost
Norco 6061 alloy double bolt 30.9 x 350mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.46 mm | 1.4 mm | 13.535 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 332 mm | 332 mm | 332 mm |
| Front Center | 655 mm | 678 mm | 700 |
| Rake | 42 mm | 41 mm | -1887 mm |
| Trail | 95 mm | 96 mm | 2168 mm |
| Stack | 567 mm | 574 mm | mm |
| Reach | 389 mm | 409 mm | 429 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 547 mm | 569 mm | 591 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.5 ° | 74.5 ° | 74.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 380 mm | 405 mm | 435 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 68.5 ° | 68.5 ° | 68.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 107 mm | 115 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 422 mm | 422 mm | 422 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1076 mm | 1098 mm | 1122 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 18 mm | 18 mm | 18 mm |
| Standover Height | 746 mm | 732 mm | 764 mm |
| Front Travel | 120 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Rear Travel | 120 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" |
| Rider Min Height | 151 cm | 160 cm | 166 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 164 cm | 172 cm | 179 cm |
Model Overview
Fluid FS3 Womens belongs to the Norco Fluid Fs model. 111 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2018, by clicking on this link.
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
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Trail bikes average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Trail bike is 2762$. However, even though the average price of a Trail bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2018 for 1749$. If we compare this with the average Trail bike cost we notice that the price is 57.92% smaller.
Fluid FS3 Womens components
Fork
The Fluid FS3 Womens comes factory-installed with the RockShox Recon Silver RL fork. This has a travel range of 120mm. 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
From the factory, it comes with the Rockshox Monarch R HVI High Volume Eyelet rear shock model, which has a travel of 120mm. Bike rear shocks increase the riding comfort, and also give you more control over technical trails. In short, if you want smooth rides, get a full-suspension bicycle.
Wheels
The Fluid FS3 Womens 2018 bike is equipped with 27.5″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. 27.5″ wheels will reach higher speeds than smaller-sized wheels. However, the 27.5″ wheels are less forgiving than the 29″ wheels.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Fluid FS3 Womens comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
There are 3 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 151 cm – 179 cm (4.95 ft – 5.87 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.