The Norco Fluid FS A3 is built to tackle whatever trail leads to becoming the rider you want to be. Named Pinkbike’s Value Bike of the Year, Vital MTB’s Bike of the Year, and most recently, Bicycling Magazine’s Best Value Trail Bike.
Intuitive precision handling.
Engineered using the same Norco technology and process as our top-tier Trail bikes to give you the ride of your life no matter what path you follow. That’s why it won Pinkbike’s Value Bike of the Year, Vital MTB’s Bike of the Year, and Bicycling Magazine’s Best Value Trail Bike.
Top-tier design and features over-deliver as skills evolve.
6061 aluminum frame gives experienced Trail riders what they need to ride their best and helps evolving riders develop new skills and preferences without limits.
Sophisticated suspension components for full-platform performance and tunability.
Precision-engineered 130mm rear suspension features custom-tuned dampers co-developed with the shock manufacturers provides fully customized suspension setup and performance for every rider.
Long-travel droppers and generous standover get you through the rough stuff.
Long-travel, size-specific 34.9mm dropper posts and low-slung top tubes create lots of room to move, letting you roll confidently through challenging terrain and push your limits.
Refined design and expanded size range.
Boutique-level fit & finish is available in 5 frame sizes, delivering superior Trail performance to riders between 5’1” and 6’7” with components selected to offer peak performance and durability.
Ride Aligned™ - Perfect fit, dialed handling and personalized setup in minutes.
Norco’s NEW Ride Aligned Setup Guide with baked-in Setup Assistant provides a personalized setup baseline, unique to you and your bike without hours of fussing. It’s like having one of our engineers on call 24/7, as you tweak your settings to perfection. Even if you are a shock pump novice, the Ride Aligned Setup Guide will have you confidently dialing in your settings for the best day of riding, every day.
No Other Way Limited Lifetime Warranty.
Fluid's durable frame design, hardware and component decisions have been made specifically to keep your Fluid on the trail for longer. Accidents can happen, and when they do, our No Other Way Limited Lifetime Guarantee is our promise to get you back on the trail as soon as possible.
Frame |
6061 Alloy, 130mm Travel, UDH, Hangerless Interface Compatible, Ride Aligned™ |
Fork |
Rock Shox Recon RL 140mm, 29" |
Rear Shock |
X-Fusion 02 Pro R AV 130mm |
Rear Shifter |
Shimano CUES 10 SL-U6000 Rapidfire Plus |
Rear Derailleur |
Shimano CUES RD-U6020 10spd |
Crankset |
FSA Comet 1X DM 30T |
Bottom Bracket |
FSA MegaExo |
Cassette |
Shimano CUES LG-400 10spd 11/48T |
Chain |
Shimano LG-500 |
Front Brake |
Tektro HD-M535 4 Piston 180mm |
Front Brake Rotor |
Tektro TR180-22 180mm |
Rear Brake |
Tektro HD-M535 4 Piston 180mm |
Rear Brake Rotor |
Tektro TR180-22 180mm |
Brake Levers |
Tektro HD-M535 |
Handlebar |
Norco 6061 DB Alloy, 800mm, 25mm |
Stem |
Norco 6061 Alloy 40mm/35mm |
Seatpost |
TranzX YSI34 Post 34.9mm |
Headset |
Zero Stack Sealed Cartridge Bearings - Tapered |
Headset Spacer |
1 x 10mm |
Saddle |
Norco Trail Saddle |
Grips |
Propalm Pro Grips |
Pedals |
VP Nylon Flat Pedal |
Seatpost Clamp |
Norco Alloy Nutted Clamp |
Front Hub |
Formula DC-511 110x15 32H |
Rear Hub |
Formula DC-3248 148x12 32H |
Rims |
WTB ST 29", 32H |
Front Tire |
Continental Kryptotal Trail 29" x 2.4" |
Rear Tire |
Continental Xynotal Trail 29" x 2.4" |
Rear Hub Skewer |
148mm x 12mm TA |
Front Hub Skewer |
SR Suntour TA |
Spokes/Nipples |
Stainless Steel 14g - Black |