June 7th, 2009 by 
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RATINGS
Specs: 4.5
Price: 4.5
Ride: 4.5
Overall: 4.5
RATING GUIDE
5.0 Outstanding
4.0 Very Good
3.0 Above Average
2.0 Fair
1.0 Poor
Pros:
- Outstanding on tight, technical, singletrack
- Nicely finished frame
- Very tuneable suspension
- Lots of top-tube clearance; the bike rides well in super-technical situations
- Tremendous parts spec for what you pay
Cons:
- Cannot stand the Crank Bros. pedals
- Could use a height-adjustable front fork
- No waterbottle mounts in the Small and Medium frames
- Wanders at high speed. Not a bikepark bike
Detailed Specifications
The source for this information is Norco. Suggested Retail of this bike is $Can 3029.00 or USD $ 2725
Overview
* Same frame as the Fluid 1 with 114-140 mm / 4.5″– 5.5″ adjustable travel
* RockShox Revelation 409 dual air 140 mm / 5.5″ travel fork
* Fox RP2 air rear shock
* New Shimano SLX gearing with an XT rear derailleur
* Sram Elixir hydraulic brakes
* Mavic XM–117 rims with Nevegal tires
* Ritchey bar, stem, and seatpost
* 69deg HA - 73 deg SA
Complete bike weight: 29 lbs/13.2 kgs
Specifications and geometry are on the Norco website:
June 25th, 2009 at 6:53 pm
I liked you very “to the point” review of this bike. I am toying with getting into the full suspension version and am currently riding a Norco hardtail that I absolutely love. I am considering spending a little more to get a Fluid model or save a few bucks and buy a buddy’s gently used Gary Fisher Sugar 2. I trying to do a little research in the hopes that it will make my decision easier. Cheers!
June 28th, 2009 at 10:13 am
Cool music! What is it?
June 28th, 2009 at 10:54 pm
Thanks Bakes. It’s nice to learn on a hardtail - I think it helps build solid fundamental skills. I used to have a GF Sugar 1. Nice bike but quite a bit different then the Norco. Glad this could help
Joe - it’s Remind Me by Royksopp
July 5th, 2009 at 10:04 am
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