The Fluid FS Youth brings Norco’s progressive trail bike design to young riders in a properly scaled package. Built using the same engineering principles as Norco’s adult trail bikes, it delivers real suspension performance, confident handling, and a ride quality that helps young riders progress faster on the trail. The frame design maximizes standover clearance and features a lower bottom bracket height for improved stability and control. A specially tuned suspension linkage ensures young riders experience the same responsive suspension feel found on Norco’s full-size trail bikes. Because lighter riders require less spring force, the Fluid FS Youth uses youth-specific suspension and dropper post tunes. This ensures the suspension moves properly and remains responsive for riders under 90 pounds, giving young riders the traction, control, and confidence they need to push their limits on the trail.
Key Features
- 6061 aluminum frame with 120mm rear travel
- Manitou JUNIT Sport suspension fork with 145mm travel
- Youth-specific suspension and dropper post tuning
- microSHIFT Advent 9-speed drivetrain with clutch derailleur
- Hydraulic disc brakes with youth-friendly lever feel
- Progressive trail geometry designed specifically for smaller riders
- Ride Aligned™ design for optimized fit and performance
Specifications
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Frame: 6061 Alloy Frame, 120mm Travel, UDH, Hangerless Interface Compatible, Ride Aligned™
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Fork: Manitou JUNIT Sport, 24", 145mm Travel, 42mm Offset
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Rear Shock: X-Fusion O2 Pro R, 170x35mm, A-Tune Soft
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Headset: Tapered 1-1/8" – 1.5" (ZS44/28.6 | ZS56/40)
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Shifter: microSHIFT Advent, 9 Speed
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Rear Derailleur: microSHIFT Advent, Short Cage Clutch, 9 Speed
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Cassette: microSHIFT Advent, 11-38T, 9 Speed
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Chain: KMC X9, 9 Speed
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Crankset: Prowheel Junior Alloy, 28T, 140mm
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Bottom Bracket: Prowheel Cartridge BB
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Front Brake: Tektro HD-J285 Hydraulic, 2-Piston, Resin Pads
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Front Rotor: Tektro TR160-22, 160mm, 6-Bolt
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Rear Brake: Tektro HD-J285 Hydraulic, 2-Piston, Resin Pads
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Rear Rotor: Tektro TR160-22, 160mm, 6-Bolt
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Handlebar: Norco 6061 DB Alloy, 660mm Width, 20mm Rise
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Stem: Norco 6061 Alloy, 35mm Length, 31.8mm Clamp
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Grips: Norco Youth Lock-On, 115mm Length
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Saddle: WTB Solano Medium, Steel Rails
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Seatpost: TranzX YSP18BKL Dropper Post, 31.6mm, 100mm Travel (Kids Tune)
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Seatpost Clamp: Norco Alloy Nutted Clamp, 34.9mm ID
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Front Hub: Formula DC-511, 15x110mm Boost, 32H, 6-Bolt
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Rear Hub: Formula DC-3248, 12x148mm Boost, HG, 32H, 6-Bolt
