Mountain Biking UK

NORCO FLUID FS 3

Norco’s full-sus Fluid comes in both 650b and 29in wheel sizes, with ‘modern geometry’ that gives generous reaches, long, stable wheelbase numbers and steeper seat angles for a good climbing position. The 650b bike is only available in small and medium, while the 29in bike comes in medium, large (tested here) and XL.

The frame

The Canadian brand are known for thoughtful details, such as increasing effective chainstay length with frame size. While you don’t get that on the budget Fluid FS, its double-butted tubing is ‘size-scaled’ to

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