Norco Fluid LX 2012
2012 Mountain
Estimate price |
2,085$
Weight | 14.9 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Wheels 26" -
Travel Front 140mm -
Travel Rear 140mm -
Fork RockShox
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Groupset SLX -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 3 × 10 -
Brakes Hydraulic 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
Fluid frame 140 mm travel, M6 tubing, hydroform DT
Suspension Fork
Rockshox Sector 140mm, 15mm axle w/remote
Rear Shock
Rockshox Monarch RT
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano SLX 10 speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano SLX
Shift Levers
Shimano SLX rapid fire
Cassette
Shimano Deore HG-62 10 speed 11-36T cass.
Crank
Shimano SLX 10 speed 42/32/22T
Bottom Bracket
N/A
Chain
Shimano 10 speed chain
Pedals
Norco alloy flat pedal Steel insert pins
Wheels
Front Hub
15 mm loose ball Formula DC 51
Rear Hub
Formula DC 25 rear 135 x 10 w/ QR axle
Rims
Sun Inferno 25 mm wide AM trail rim
Spokes
Black 2.0 stainless steel spokes
Tires
Kenda Nevagal 26 x 2.35 front / 26 x 2.10 rear
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano M-445 hydraulic disc w/ 180 rotor
Brake Levers
Shimano M-445
Cockpit
Stem
Norco short reach forged MTB stem
Handlebar
Norco 25.4 mm wide 740 mm rise bar
Grips
Norco Lock on grips
Headset
FSA Orbit MX-20 alloy with angular contact bearing
Seat
Saddle
Norco design trail saddle
Seatpost
Norco 6061 alloy double bolt 2D forged head
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.46 mm | 1.4 mm | 1.36 mm | 1.35 mm | 1.33 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 350 mm | 350 mm | 350 mm | 350 mm | 350 mm |
| Front Center | 659 mm | 674 mm | 695 mm | 716 mm | 738 mm |
| Rake | 56 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm | 52 mm | 51 mm |
| Trail | 78 mm | 84 mm | 84 mm | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Stack | 564 mm | 566 mm | 576 mm | 589 mm | 603 mm |
| Reach | 385 mm | 404 mm | 422 mm | 437 mm | 453 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 555 mm | 575 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 ° | 68 ° | 68 ° | 68 ° | 68 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 105 mm | 105 mm | 115 mm | 130 mm | 145 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 441 mm | 441 mm | 441 mm | 441 mm | 441 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1100 mm | 1114 mm | 1136 mm | 1157 mm | 1178 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 15 mm | 15 mm | 15 mm | 15 mm | 15 mm |
| Standover Height | 755 mm | 759 mm | 757 mm | 786 mm | 806 mm |
| Front Travel | 140 mm | 140 mm | 140 mm | 140 mm | 140 mm |
| Rear Travel | 140 mm | 140 mm | 140 mm | 140 mm | 140 mm |
| Wheels | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" |
| 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 LX is a Norco Fluid model. 60 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Take a sneak peek at all Norco Fluid bikes models from 2012, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Norco Fluid DX 2012 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 1485$. Norco Fluid LX 2012 on the other hand costs 2085$, and is the most expensive model.
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$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Trail bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2012 for 2085$. If we compare this with the average Trail bike cost we notice that the price is 32.47% lower.
Trail bikes average weight
Trail bikes have an average weight of 12.98 kg (28.62 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
With a weight of 14.9 kg (32.85 lbs), Norco bike is considerably heavier than average. In conclusion, the average Trail bike weighs 14.79% less than Fluid LX.
Overview of components
Fork
The Fluid LX comes factory-installed with the RockShox fork. This has a travel range of 140mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In short, make sure you choose one with a decent fork when you purchase your dream bike.
Rear Shock
Norco Fluid LX bike has the Rockshox Monarch RT model installed, and has a travel of 140mm. Bike rear shocks are a great way to increase comfort on the bike and give you more control when riding on technical trails. In short, a full-suspension bike will give you the smoothest ride possible.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the Fluid LX model has 26″ aluminum wheels. These wheels give you great handling over your bike. However, they are less forgiving when riding over obstacles such as bumps and roots.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Norco Fluid LX is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
Fluid LX comes in 5 sizes, that range from 156 cm – 195 cm (5.12 ft – 6.4 ft). In short, it won’t be difficult to find the right one for you.