2010 Norco Fluid 1
Designed around going up, down, across, and through, the Fluid series is truly an All Mountain inspired bike. The frame has been redesigned using an adjustable linkage, hydro-formed tubing, and some additional changes that will make most riders happy to be saddled to one in the woods.
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The new Fluid features adjustable travel from 116mm to 143mm. This adjustment makes the Fluid versatile for the climbs and the long descents you'll find out in the woods. Stronger, stiffer hardware was used on all the junctions, ensuring whatever alterations you do to the component side of the bike will not bring any surprises. What I'm trying to say is that Norco took the time, sorted the frame to last and take all the pedaling you can throw at it. And with FIVE available sizes, they should have a Fluid to fit everyone.
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A small frame alteration of a 34.9 seat tube now allows for the use of a 30.9mm seat post. That means you can run an adjustable seat post on the Fluid now. Equipped with air suspension front and back for weight savings and tuneability, as well as a slightly more aggressive component build means you can take this bike anywhere in the woods.
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The Fluid 1 should set you back $3565 CDN msrp in stores and it weighs in at approximately 28 lbs. The Fluid 1 would be perfect for anyone in the market for a great all around cross country bike and still offers a great price point and weight.
View all photos from the 2010 Launch
www.norco.com
The new Fluid features adjustable travel from 116mm to 143mm. This adjustment makes the Fluid versatile for the climbs and the long descents you'll find out in the woods. Stronger, stiffer hardware was used on all the junctions, ensuring whatever alterations you do to the component side of the bike will not bring any surprises. What I'm trying to say is that Norco took the time, sorted the frame to last and take all the pedaling you can throw at it. And with FIVE available sizes, they should have a Fluid to fit everyone.
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Price
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$2925
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$2925
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Travel
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116-143 mm
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116-143 mm
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Rear Shock
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Fox Float RP-23
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Fox RP 2 air shock
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Fork
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Marzocchi 44 ATA, 100-140mm of travel, 15 mm dropouts, alloy 1-1/8” steer tube
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Fox Float 32 R 150 mm O/B, 15mm axle
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Headset
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Crank Bros Direct Set 1-1/8”
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VP A69 AC
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Cassette
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Shimano XT 9 speed, 11-34T
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Shimano LX cassette
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Crankarms
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Shimano XT, 44/32/22T Hollowtech 2
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Race Face Deus XC
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Chainguide
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N/A
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N/A
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Bottom Bracket
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Shimano XT
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with cranks
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Pedals
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Shimano XT PD M-770
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Crank Bros Smarty
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Rear Derailleur
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Shimano XTR, 9 speed, long cage
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Shimano XT Shadow long cage
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Chain
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Shimano HG-93, 9 speed
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KMC Z-9000 9 speed chain
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Front Derailleur
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Shimano XT 31.8
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Shimano SLX
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Shifter Pods
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Shimano XT rapid fire, 9 speed front and rear
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Shimano SLX rapid fire
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Handlebar
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Rictchy WCS Carbon rise bar, 19 mm rise, 685 mm width
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Ritchey Pro Level 20 mm rise bar
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Stem
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Thomson X4 , black alloy 0 deg rise 31.8 mm bar clamp
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Ritchey Comp level
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Grips
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Pro Palm lock on grip
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Propalm lock on grip
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Brakes
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Avid Elixer R
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Elixer R
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Wheelset
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N/A
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N/A
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Hubs
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Shimano XT 15mm axle, 135 x 10mm, 9 speed.
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Shimano XT
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Spokes
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Black stainless 1.8 with red alloy nipples
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1.8 Stainless
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Rim
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Mavic XM-317, 32 hole
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Mavic XM 117 rim
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Tires
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Kenda Nevegal 26 x 2.10, Kevlar bead, Stick E rubber
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Schwalbe Nobby Nic 26 x 2.10
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Seat
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WTB Devo Team Ni-Cro with tubular Nicro rails, synthetic leather cover
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WTB Silverado
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Seatpost
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Thomson SP-E113 alloy 410 mm 27.2 black
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Ritchey Comp V 2 post
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A small frame alteration of a 34.9 seat tube now allows for the use of a 30.9mm seat post. That means you can run an adjustable seat post on the Fluid now. Equipped with air suspension front and back for weight savings and tuneability, as well as a slightly more aggressive component build means you can take this bike anywhere in the woods.
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The Fluid 1 should set you back $3565 CDN msrp in stores and it weighs in at approximately 28 lbs. The Fluid 1 would be perfect for anyone in the market for a great all around cross country bike and still offers a great price point and weight.
View all photos from the 2010 Launch
www.norco.com
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bucks and wants a good bike whithout having to mod it, why not sell one?
They should spec the #2or #3 with that choice. I have a 08 fluid 1,norco spec it with an XTR derailleur(carbon) then a crap headset,tires,seat,and LX rotors on a $4000 bike. There a lot choices when your are spending that kind of money.