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Norco Fluid 1 All Mountain Full Suspension
Product Description
User Reviews 
Submitted by
mgrandmaison
a Cross Country Rider
from Quebec City Date Reviewed: July 14, 2011 Strengths: Very good for a 215lbs biker, I love the feeling of smoothness but it never let you down when you need it in ruff terrain... Weaknesses: the rear wishbone broke last year, and it was a clean brake right next to the welding spot, the replacement part was totally different from the original, you could see they knew where to reinforce it to make sure it wouldn't brake again!!! Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: All trail free around our beautiful city... Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $2700.00 Purchased At: Mathieu Performance Similar Products Used: GT I drive years before, Rocky Mountain (brother's bike) Yeti Bike Setup: suspension is adjust to it's maximum displacement to insure totale use of the clearence under the frame. rear suspension air PSI 190 front PSI 55 and damper 2-3 clicks from
Submitted by
az29okg
a Cross Country Rider
from Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: April 20, 2010 Strengths: 28 lbs - just 2 lbs heavier than my old hardtail. Weaknesses: Seatpost (Ritchey Pro Carbon) creaks (I think). XT hydraulic disc brakes seem to have lost modulation (one cold morning), they are still very strong brakes, but the lever movement is very small. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: None Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $2800.00 Purchased At: Ontario Bike Setup: Stock except for: - XT clipless pedals - Panaracer Fire XC Pro tires (26x2.1) - Ritchey Pro bar ends
Submitted by
Slowup
a Cross Country Rider
from Vancouver Date Reviewed: July 10, 2009 Strengths: Handling, climbing & descending prowess. Plows over everything without complaint & makes you a better (seeming) rider. Weaknesses: Originally spec'd Mavic Crossride wheelset is rudimentary & slow at best. Too bad a bike like this wasn't available years ago. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Switchback Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $2200.00 Purchased At: MR Cycle Similar Products Used: RM Altitude, Giant Anthem. Bike Setup: Lots changed from original & sitting at 30.5 pounds for a 5.5"+ travel "all mountain" bike.
Submitted by
Redstone
a Weekend Warrior
from Luxembourg Date Reviewed: May 4, 2009 Strengths: Good set-up, good parts, very handy and nimble bike, perfect for technical trails Weaknesses: none at the moment Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Minette Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $3000.00 Purchased At: Cycles Schütz Similar Products Used: none, its my first full-suspension bike Bike Setup: standard except the tires, changed the original 2.1 Kenda's for 2.25 Schwalbe Alberts
Submitted by
Clare
a Weekend Warrior
from Sydney, NSW, Australia Date Reviewed: February 22, 2008 Strengths: Good all-rounder. Sturdy Fox suspension soaks up technical decents with ease and the bike is also a very efficient climber. Good reliable Shimano drivetrain and powerful XT hydraulic breaks. Weaknesses: The deep red paint job looks brilliant (when new) but I have found it relatively easy to scratch and is also badly affected by cable rub. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $3465.00 Purchased At: Local bike shop Bike Setup: Stock with the following swaps from new: Tyres - Maxxis Rancheros, which are more suitable for sandy Aussie conditions. Pedals - Swapped Candy for XTR preference. Chain - XTR. Seat – Specialised Body Geometry
Submitted by
DC
a Weekend Warrior
from Canada Date Reviewed: September 10, 2007 Strengths: Great all mountain bike. Goes anywhere and so far has been durable. Weaknesses: None Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Pidherny Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $2600.00 Similar Products Used: 2003 Norco Fluid 2.0 Bike Setup: Stock
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Dimitri
a Cross Country Rider
from Cave Creek Date Reviewed: September 9, 2007 Strengths: Excellent climber and decender. The Fuild is a nimble and quick AM bike without the bulk of many AM bikes. Adjustable rear wheel travel from 4-5+". Weaknesses: Paint quality is good but not excellent. The bike's rear triangle limits tire widths of about 2.35-2.4. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $450.00 Purchased At: Online Similar Products Used: Santa Cruz, Diamondback, Kona.... Bike Setup: XT Crank, SRAM XO Shifters, f+r derailleur, Hayes 8" Disc Brakes, Mavic Rims with hope hubs, Hell Bent bars, Cane Creek headset.....Minute 3 up front and Fox Float R in back.
Submitted by
Jim K
a Weekend Warrior
from Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: August 25, 2007 Strengths: I've only ridden it for one week, but so far it kicks ass. Formerly, I rode a Norco XCS 1 with a Stratos Helix Pro rear shock (for many years). Thanks to Norco for replacing my frame and shock after my old frame cracked at the welds - I now own a Fluid 1.0 with an RP23 rear shock. The pro pedal works awesome on climbs and flats! Flip the lever and you have a great descender. I'll update this review later if any problems arise. Many thanks to Rob at Home Hardware in Kincardine (the best bike shop in Ontario - located in maybe the most unlikely spot) and Norco who stand behind their products and put their money where their mouth is. Weaknesses: None so far. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: 3 stage Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Similar Products Used: Norco XCS1 with a Stratos Helix Pro rear shock. Test ridden many others and owned a Kona prior to my Norco (actually a Bianchi got me hooked and was my first mountain bike >20 years ago). Bike Setup: As mentioned above
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