Norco VPS Trail Fluid 2 Freeride Full Suspension


  • Average Rating: 5/5
  • MSRP: $ 1899.00
  • # of Reviews: 4

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Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by Daniel Scott a Weekend Warrior from Guelph, Ontario, CANADA

Date Reviewed: January 4, 2006

Strengths:    This is a fully customized bike, built from specifically for me to create the perfect All-Mountain / Light Freeride bike. The Norco frame is relatively light, incredibly strong and the suspension system works exceedingly well. I can keep up w/ my friends on 26 lbs. XC bikes w/ this 33 lbs. beast but then go flying off a 6 ft. stairset to flat without worrying about it.

Weaknesses:    I was trying to make it 30 lbs. but settled for around 33 as it was just too difficult to have the components I wanted and stay under my weight spec. My only minor complaint is w/ the front derailleur setup... It doesn't always work but rather gets hung up which is frustrating.

Bottom Line:   
All the components listed above are amazing. I really couldn't be much happier w/ how the build turned out and am looking forward to the spring season so I can push the bike to its full potential.

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Favorite Trail:   James Street / Guelph Radial

Duration Product Used:   3 months

Price Paid:    $4750.00

Purchased At:   Bits, Bikes & Boards

Similar Products Used:   Rocky Mountain DH Race 1998

Bike Setup:   Norco Fluid 2.0 Medium Frame w/ Fox Float RL(2004), Marzocchi Shiver SC 120mm w/ custom fitted SRAM Remote Lockout, SRAM X.9 Left Gripshift & X.9 Right Trigger Shifter, Avid Juicy 7 Brakes (8"F,6"R), Race Face Diabolus 31.8 Handlebars, ODI Rogue Grips, Thomson Elite x4 Stem, Race Face Diabolus Headset, Titec Scoper Seatpost, WTB Rocket V Race Saddle, Race Face Atlas Crankset w/ eNVy 38/28 and e-13 Chainguide, Crank Bros. Mallet M Pedals, Mavic 217 Rims w/ Dimension QR20 Front Hub & Shimano XT Rear Hub (36 Spoke), WTB Weirwolf 2.3" Front / 2.1" Rear Tires, SRAM X-7 Rear Derailleur, Shimano Hone Front Derailleur, SRAM PG-970 Cassette, SRAM PC-69 Chain.


Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by Matt Horan a Weekend Warrior from Sarnia ONT Canada

Date Reviewed: June 21, 2004

Strengths:    Strong, Fast, Rear shock with lockout is a dream, super plush, very sexy bike!

Weaknesses:    Hayes brakes blew out within the second week but thats a hayes problem not Norco!

Bottom Line:   
This is an awsome bike for the buck, great specs for the price and the look is unbelievable! I would recomend this bike to any one that is looking for a mid range travel bike!

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Duration Product Used:   Less than 1 month

Price Paid:    $1200.00

Bike Setup:   Stock except for lizard skin, I was takin paint of the chain stay


Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by Dave a Weekend Warrior from Sydney

Date Reviewed: March 26, 2004

Strengths:    Frame and standard componentry (bombers, fox, XT, hayes)

Weaknesses:    None yet, pretty confident none will be found

Bottom Line:   
I always loved the thought of a dually, but never committed because of the bob factor and weight. (My mates are using old technology). No probs with Fox - just lock it, but anyways, even unlocked it rarely bobs unless accelerating hard on hard sufaces (only minimal). It's a little heavier than my previous ride (hardtail) but the plushness and quality more than makes up for it and the only time I've noticed the weight is when I pick it up - not riding!. Hayes hydraulic, bombers, fox float rl, deore XT and a bunch of other great stuff. Just awesome!!!

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Duration Product Used:   Less than 1 month

Price Paid:    $1800.00

Purchased At:   Endeavour Cycles

Similar Products Used:   My first dually. Had a Norco bigfoot which was great

Bike Setup:   Standard except for semi slick tyres


Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by Andrew a Weekend Warrior from Dublin, Ireland

Date Reviewed: March 16, 2004

Strengths:    Norco quality, good parts spec, light tough frame.

Weaknesses:    Well, its not a free ride bike...

Bottom Line:   
The only problems with the 2003 Fluid 2 was the skinny tires (fixed), the weak rims (fixed) the non-telescopic seat post (fixed for 04) and the mech disc brakes (fixed for 04). This is a great all-around trail bike with an awesome frame built to last!

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Duration Product Used:   Tested or demo'ed only

Price Paid:    $1500.00

Similar Products Used:   2003 Fluid 1




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