First Look: Norco's New Fluid Is For a Bit Of Everything

Jul 28, 2022
by Mike Levy  
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If you've owned or ridden an ultra-efficient cross-country bike or raked out downhill sled, you already know that nothing beats a purpose-built machine where it's intended to be used. But if your riding intentions could best be described as "a bit of everything," you'd probably better served by a bike designed with, well, everything in mind.

And that's exactly how Norco is pitching their redesigned Fluid, an aluminum trail bike with 130mm of travel, a 140mm fork, and 29" wheels that sees a load of changes compared to the previous version.

Fluid Details
• Intended use: trail riding
• Travel: 140mm (front) 130mm (rear)
• Wheel size: 29"
• Frame material: aluminum
• Head angle: 65°
• Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL
• Weight: TBC
• MSRP: $2,699 - $4,449 USD
www.norco.com
Details on those below, but some important numbers first. The Fluid has always been an entry-ish to mid-priced bike, and that hasn't changed. The least expensive model is the $2,699 A4 and it tops out at $4,449 USD for the A1. All four use the same aluminum frame, and there are now five sizes - small to double-extra-large - that should have anyone between 5'1" and 6'7" tall covered.


What's New?

Norco has applied the Fluid moniker to a lot of different bikes over the years, but most of us probably think of the 2019 version when we hear the name. That bike was a popular choice, Norco says, but they also wanted to update the design for 2023 to make it more capable everywhere. That meant adding a bit more travel and some big geometry changes.


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The new Fluid has 130mm of travel, 10mm more than the previous version, as well as updated kinematics.


The previous Fluid had a 130mm fork and 120mm of rear-wheel-travel, while the new version gets a 10mm bump on both ends. There's also been a slight change to the anti-squat numbers, and "increased leverage curve progression" that's said to be more supportive without needing to fill the air can with spacers. The A1 and A2 come with a Float X, while the A3 and A4 come with an inline shock from X-Fusion.

I've heard more than a few Norco owners grumble about troublesome pivot and shock hardware recently, so I made sure to ask if they've made any changes. Thankfully, the Fluid is held together by much better nuts and bolts that won't get stuck or break.


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More and (presumably) better suspension never hurts, but geometry makes up a lot more of the 'what matters pie chart' than whether your bike has 120 or 130mm of travel. With the all-new Fluid frame, Norco says that they wanted to bring their Ride Aligned geometry, which was a big factor in the Optic and Sight's success, to a lower price point. That includes a 65-degree head angle, and reach numbers that start at 420mm for the small and grow by 30mm for each size up to a whopping 540mm for the double-extra-large that Norco added to the lineup.

I know some tall people who will be happy to read that, but just as important is what Norco is doing at the back of the bike. Each size gets a different rear-center length, with smalls starting at 425mm and growing by 5mm for each size up to 445mm for the long boi. They do this by moving the bottom bracket in the front triangle, not by using different length chainstays, and the effective seat angle also gets steeper as you go up in frame size.


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Properly short seat tubes are on the menu as well, allowing for the small to run a 150mm dropper, the medium a 170mm, and the large to double-extra-large a 200mm. It's a good time to be a mountain biker when your seat post has way more travel than the bike it's on.

How does the new Fluid perform? This could be an important bike so I'd love to have a couple thousand too many words telling you all about it... but it arrived at PB HQ only a day before I flew out to shoot the next Field Test series. That means there won't be a review tomorrow, I promise, but stay tuned for one later this summer.

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166 Comments
  • 92 0
 Sweet! Looks like an alloy optic with a bit more travel, which everyone was asking for. Spec seem good too.
  • 18 0
 That was my first thought, its an aluminum Optic, which is fantastic.
  • 9 22
flag pb-kg (Jul 28, 2022 at 10:33) (Below Threshold)
 Still a little redundant in that half of the Optic is aluminum anyway...
  • 8 2
 @pb-kg: with front triangle being carbon and the rear is aluminium on the Optic I would classify this as being sufficiently different.
  • 6 2
 @pb-kg: how much you want to bet a new Optic (likely imminent) is full carbon?
  • 7 0
 @IMeasureStuff: TBF I did say a *little* redundant. I don't think the frame material alone really makes it all that different, but looking into it a little further, the different kinematics certainly do.

@onawalk: I owned an Optic for almost 2 years til selling it recently - maybe my favorite bike ever, certainly in its category. If it was a little lighter I might still have it, but I was essentially trying to have my cake and eat it too, treating it like a light short travel bike when it really just wanted to shred all the time. If they go full carbon and drop like a pound and a half off the frame weight somehow, I'll probably pick one back up and try to get it under 30#.
  • 1 0
 @pb-kg: I’ll put 6 beers on the line if you’re interested….
Maybe even a slightly different suspension design….
  • 3 0
 @onawalk: I'd be betting against myself. I think (hope) you're right, though I don't think they need to do a damn thing to the suspension on that bike. Nor the geo for that matter.
  • 1 0
 @pb-kg: we live in a world of ever evolving products. Change for change sake is inevitable, as no one cares about the Optic any longer…
I have been looking for a medium frame for a while now, if my new bike ever shows up, I’m planning to part out the current ride, and build up an Element or Optic for some proper short travel shredding.

I’m almost more excited for that, than the new big bike
  • 2 0
 Yeah, it's basically an alloy Optic - which is great news!
  • 2 0
 @onawalk: There's really something about that bike, especially with the first shock it debuted with. The tune on that SD DH and the kinematics of the frame worked really well together. The DPX a little less so. I'm sure the Float X on the newer frames is great though.
  • 1 0
 @pb-kg: I’ll keep that in mind when shopping for a frame, bit hard to be too choosey nowadays.
I’ve lusted after that Purple first year Optic from the first time I saw it, would be a perfect trail bike for around here, assuming you have a rowdier bike to go along with it.
  • 67 19
 Just piping up for the vocal minority who wants 27.5 bikes, at least up to size medium. I know they don't sell but they make me happy.
  • 12 0
 This would make a great poll @MikeLevy
  • 4 14
flag naptime FL (Jul 28, 2022 at 9:55) (Below Threshold)
 Don't even want 27.... I mean, if I have to it's ok on the front but, only for the lack of 26" forks
  • 3 18
flag nickfranko (Jul 28, 2022 at 9:57) (Below Threshold)
 So, then put some 27.5 on your medium or buy a small.
  • 19 4
 Nah all sizes. I hate the split wheel sizing.

- A tall rider who dislikes 29” wheels.
  • 7 1
 @nickfranko: BB height will be too low, ask me how I know.
  • 4 1
 If you swap 275 wheels to this rig, I think you’re still at 332mm bb height, which would be alright based on travel, etc.
Stumpy EVO in low runs a 332mm bb height, and a Transition Scout is 331.

Do it, it’ll be friggin cool!
  • 15 4
 @Afterschoolsports: Word! 6'4 and zero interest in 29"(two 27.5 bikes in garage). I find it silly when someone tells me I "should" be on a 29 because of my size. Huh??!! What about when I rode 26...seemed to work pretty fine then too!
  • 1 1
 Get a 29er frame with flipchip, set to high/steep that you'd normally never use, Angleset, 29fork and 27.5 wheels. Done.
  • 1 0
 @kanasasa: This is what I've done and even at 335mm bb height my bash guard has seen lots of use.
  • 3 0
 Yes, too bad there's no more 27.5 in smaller sizes. The XS and S Fluid 27.5 made for great youth trail bikes. The 150mm youth Sight is a bit much for a lot of kids.
  • 2 0
 Marin Rift Zone comes in 27.5 up to size large in certain builds, also transition scout
  • 1 0
 @joeyjeremiah: put 275 wheels on this bike, then swap in the 29’s when they grow a bit
  • 1 0
 Santa cruz still does them! I know you need to sell most of your vital organs to buy one, but they still do the nomad and 5010 in full 27.5. Unfortunately the bronson is mixed now though. Not that I was ever planning on affording one.
  • 4 1
 @GlassGuy: 6'5 here and love 27.5 wheel bikes!!!
  • 1 1
 @GlassGuy: I agree. I have one 29” bike right now, my trail bike. At 6’5” I expected to love 29” wheels, but I find them clumsy on every bike I’ve tried. I have tried a fair few from the big brands and boutique brands, but I find them all the same. No real benefit for lots of negatives.

In fact I believe that the primary benefits of 29” on a mtb of “stability” and “rollover” are more to do with the extra mass and resulting angular momentum than the increased size. Oh and the increased trail on the forks.

My next shorter travel trail bike will be 27.5, unless I find a screaming deal somewhere. The Banshee spitfire is very appealing, and the price is much more palatable than a 5010.
  • 1 0
 In the process of building a Scott Spark as a 27.5 play bike. Ride a 2020 Sight C2 and Rampage Team DJ as my other bikes. Just couldn't see the Optic being the play bike I wanted with the 29" wheels. 27.5 bikes are fun bikes.
  • 1 0
 @joeyjeremiah: Yeah I got my son a XS Trek Fuel EX. Was going to get a Sight Youth but seemed just that bit to much of a lump to pedal.
  • 1 0
 @PaulieAU: why not put 275wheels on the Optic?
  • 1 0
 @PaulieAU: my bad,
The bb height is low on the 29wheel Optic
  • 1 0
 @onawalk: is this true?
  • 1 0
 @Pinemtn: what now?
  • 30 0
 I have a 2019 FS1 with quite a few miles on it and it's held up. I maintain stuff pretty well and everything below I did myself. It's been crashed a few times, so it hasn't had a really easy life, but mostly mellow trails with a few jumps. Here's a quick long term review.

- After 1 season, swapped stock wheelset for DT 1700s. This made a huge difference. Feels like a different bike to be honest.
- Replaced Guide T organic pads with metallic after 1 season(?)
- Upgraded rear rotor to 180.
- Downsized from 2.6 Trailboss to a ever-changing Maxxis 2.5/2.4 combo.
- Two seasons on a 130mm Revelation before swapping for a 140mm OEM Pike RC (Charger 2.0 I think)
- Replaced NX chain after 2 seasons
- Tranzx dropper lasted 2.5 seasons before it got too wiggly. Servicing fixed it.
- SRAM NX shifter and mech work as good as the day I got it, even though I have had to replace 2 hangers due to crashes.
- Replaced shock hardware after 2.5 seasons. It don't know if I had to do this, it seems like it was clunky and I don't know if just taking everything apart, cleaning and re-torquing would have been enough.

The one complaint I have is the internal cable routing. Getting the dropper cable to stop rattling has been a pain.

Despite being an entry-level FS bike, if I had to buy a bike again the new version would definitely be at the top of my list.
  • 5 0
 Impressive sturdiness. thanks for the useful intel
  • 5 0
 Have the same bike but went a slightly different route with it:

- Extended fork travel to 150mm with c1 upgrade.
- Replaced rear shock with 190x51 (X-Fusion O2 RCX) bringing travel to around ~135mm.
- Offset bushing to lift rear to match front lift
- Replaced drivetrain with 11 speed SLX and XT brakes
- 190mm dropper
- Down to 2.4’s also

Didn’t really get along with the original rear shock, but absolutely love it setup this way.

Only issue I’ve had was a snappped pivot bolt (top chainstay).
  • 3 0
 @AshesWestOz: are you the guy who posted on Vital a couple years ago who machined his own offset bushings for this bike?
  • 2 0
 My 2020 FS1 has had persistent problem with the shock mount not being aligned. Norco replaced the swing arm and the shock mount but the problem has come back again. I think the whole alignment of the rear triangle must be off. I need to take it back to the shop and see what they can do again.
  • 1 0
 @silverstanktions: no, but I recall reading that post. I bought mine from offsetbushings.com
  • 1 0
 @AshesWestOz: any tire or rocker link clearance issues with the 6mm longer shock stroke? Did you need the offset bushing to make this work or would the longer stroke work without? Thanks
  • 32 0
 What's reasonable anymore? My value barometer broke last year
  • 32 0
 Ehh for $4500 for factory suspension and XT drivetrain seems decently reasonable these days
  • 21 1
 I appreciate the options of Shimano spec with an aluminum frame
  • 20 0
 Too bad they dont offer it as a frame only.
  • 3 0
 Id be all over it - if it came as a frame only.... I dont need a mixed bag of parts they think i want.
  • 19 0
 aaaaaaaaaaand Norco's site crashes
  • 5 2
 It was planned, that way no one can see there isn't any stock
  • 3 0
 But...there is stock....They're already at dealers.
  • 1 0
 @richbelson: The Canadian site lets you search dealers. This morning there was only the A2 in a few sizes (no A1 stock in any size, you know the one pictured in the release).

Now there is A4 stock showing too (but no way I could recommend that build to anyone).
  • 15 0
 A stout alloy trail bike with perfect geometry, RideAligned and decent components, starting at 2599€. And it's a Norco, so you know it's going to be absolutely dialed. In recent years they delivered hit after hit and I'd be very surprised if this wasn't another one.

This could easily be one of the most important releases of the year.
  • 13 3
 Actually surprised with the spec of the A1 version. At least with how things are nowadays. The wheels and hubs are weak, sure. But they'll work until the rims inevitably bend or break, and at which point, will be replaced anyway.
  • 12 2
 I was thinking put some We Are One wheels on and it's perfect
  • 19 5
 The rims are Stan‘s Flow. Not weak. They withstand plenty of abuse.
  • 5 5
 @PaulWolf: seems like you have had a different experience. i annihilated my stansflow AL wheels on my 2019 patrol within a month
  • 5 1
 Supply problems will continue for OEM and Aftermarket alike until 2024 most likely. In March last year Shimano told all their customers that the lead time for delivery of new components was 600 days. That meant if you ordered 10,000 Deore XT groups on that day, you wouldn't get your components until sometime around christmas 2022. This Norco Fluid is the 2023 model...meaning they don't need to be delivered to dealers until next year.
  • 17 0
 @arnstein: you know that you're supposed to pump up your tires, right?
  • 2 0
 @DizzyNinja: I’m super bummed there’s no frame only option. I’d love to swap over my parts to one of these frames. Just got some new WRO and they are amazing.
  • 2 0
 @deeeight: This is why a frame only option makes a lot of sense...
  • 1 0
 @arnstein: interesting. Mine are the S1 which are a little heavier but otherwise they’re supposed to be identical.
  • 5 0
 @deeeight: I work for a Norco dealer and we have some of the new Fluids in stock right now. Specifically the A2, which has an XT/SLX group on it.
  • 1 0
 @edthesled: Picture picture...
  • 1 0
 @arnstein: Stans surprisingly still running strong on my 19 patrol. Blew out the DT swist on my new YT Izzo.
  • 2 0
 @criscoe: We don't have any up yet but keep an eye on www.instagram.com/fullcycleottawa/?hl=en ! We should have some up in the next couple of days.
  • 1 0
 @DizzyNinja: I have a set of Nukeproof Horizon v2 wheels - super strong and not too heavy.
  • 1 1
 @edthesled: define some ? is some 4 bikes out of 50 the store ordered ?
  • 1 0
 @slayersxc17: Buy an Optic frame
  • 13 0
 XXL trail bike, i'll take it. not many of these floating around
  • 12 0
 Other than Nicolai this is the only legit XXL-sized trail bike. Apparently Norco is one of the few companies that has actually met an XXL tall person.
  • 3 0
 @alexsin: Specialized Stumpjumper has an S6 size but their value proposition isn't as strong as Norco's. This is firmly on my radar now!
  • 1 0
 @alexsin: Nukeproof Reactor in XL is pretty much an XXL unless you're over 6'5 tall it would be a dream.

My 2021 Mega is an XXL and borderline too long for me at 6'5!

It is cool to see it on the Norco though, if I had more money and even less sense I'd be adding it to sit next to my Mega....
  • 1 0
 @bouldertom: with you there, I'm 6'5" and feel the same on my 21 hightower.

Stoked Norco is coming out with xxl too although I'm more interested in the Range in that size perhaps it'll trickle over!
  • 2 0
 @elsb0048: i'm hoping the sight trickles over too. i'm 6'7 on an XXL sentinel but the reach is a bit short. a 540-550 reach on the sight would be phenomenal
  • 13 0
 That green looks nice!
  • 3 0
 I like a lot of their color choices.
  • 9 0
 A great bike for every rider, every trail. And we have them on the floor at Norco Bikes North Shore! Feel free to come and take a look for yourself. See you!
  • 1 0
 How much does the nicer medium weigh?
  • 12 2
 So they turned it into a 2018 sight?
  • 1 0
 My thoughts exactly!
  • 4 0
 @paulskibum: And this probably means the next Sight is going more aggressive with a high(ish) pivot like the GT Force and Cannondale Jekyll.
  • 1 0
 Reminds me of the first gen Transition Scout...same frame look, looks to be very similar geo...but...29 wheels, and 130 instead of 125
  • 2 1
 Does that mean the 2024 will just be an overforked 2023?

(2019 sight was a 2018 with 150mm fork instead of 140, in Norco's defense 150/130 was better suited for it being "all mountain")
  • 8 0
 410mm straight seat tube in size L. Long dropper post. It's exactly what people want. Great work Norco.
  • 5 0
 This is pretty exciting.

Another subtle change - head tubes are getting longer. I can't applaud that enough. More stack and more front centre for same reach. Good to see Norco is prioritising geometry over a miniscule weight saving.

It is probably too big for me but I would love to ride an XXL just to see what it's like! Hopefully can pick up a used one or a frame at some juncture.

Norco - I will join the chorus - please sell frames of these - looks like a sure fire success as people want the latest and greatest geometry, but don't want (and certainly don't need!) another complete bike. Solves potential supply chain issues for you and theoretically a lower overall carbon footprint for all (re-using old parts and at least not replacing new bits on bikes). I would guess that your profit per unit would be higher as well.
  • 1 0
 Privateer sells their 141 frame which is pretty close in terms of geometry.
  • 1 0
 @haen: True, however no P5 size... and looking at pricing, think I'd be able to pick up a FS3-4 that's been lightly used cheaper than a new privateer frame...

Also the privateer runs a trunnion shock - I am not sure, but for the sake of simplicity, prefer 'standard' shock fitments.
  • 5 0
 Sooo, an aluminum Optic then….cool, seriously I love my Optic so a aluminum one with a lower price point and good spec is a pretty sweet.
  • 7 0
 paint job is on point.
  • 6 0
 … what’s happening to the Optic then?
  • 6 0
 Seems odd to have two so similar...why not just make an aluminum optic...unless that's really the difference. Optic is carbon, Fluid is aluminum
  • 4 1
 I keep hearing rumors that the Optic and Sight are going to be high-pivot designs next year.
  • 6 0
 I may buy this just for the paint job.
  • 5 0
 540mm reach, as a tall person, this is splendid.
  • 7 1
 No 27.5 option Frown
  • 3 0
 175mm cranks in size M and L seems a somewhat retro choice given the progressive geometry of this bike. Maybe Norco thinks entry level riders prefer this.
  • 1 0
 I’m betting they just had a bunch available as 175 has gone out of fashion.
  • 3 0
 Nice to see sort of “back to normal” pricing. It s a good kit for the price. I just built a 9k pivot 429 for a customer yesterday, that comes with a GX cassette !!??
  • 4 0
 I want that frame now. That size L is what I want my current frame to be.
  • 2 0
 Dang, love my '21 Optic but I'm sure I would have went this as an aluminum optic if it had been available. Wonder what the weight will be relative to the Optic.
  • 1 0
 I saw elsewhere that it was 34lbs (15.5kg)
  • 1 0
 @mtmc99: Weight with heavy tubes?
  • 12 10
 Another bike with short reach medium and a long reach large. What about us 5'10" people, you know the most average male height in the US.
  • 4 0
 As a 5'9" rider I'm happy.
  • 5 5
 I can't upvote this enough. I also am 5' 10" and bikes never fit quite right. A medium feels a bit too small, but is more nimble. A large feels a bit too long, but is more stable. I think Trek is on the right path, making some models in what they call a "M/L" size. I could never understand how probably 30-40% of male riders are between 5' 9" and 5' 11", yet most companies don't make a frame size that fits them properly.
  • 2 4
 @bedell99 couldn’t agree more. The industry seems content to let the largest number of their customers compensate with either a teeny tiny or too long stem.
  • 18 1
 The entire size range is evenly spaced in 30mm increments. As somebody who is 6'6" I don't have much sympathy for those complaining about having to settle on 15mm (max) away from your ideal reach.
  • 1 0
 @shapethings: On my Devinci Spartan size large, I bought Deity bars with a little more rise and sweep. Then rolled them back a bit. Which made it fit decent. Still thinking about going a few MM shorter on the stem as well though. I love the stable, more "in the bike" feel of a large. Just wish it was a touch more playful on the jumps.
  • 2 0
 @Gristle: Yeah, first world problem. Do they really think they can't adapt,

Reminds me of a old tale, The Princes and the Pea.
  • 1 1
 @Gristle: Well.... I'll agree with ya that riders over 6' 4" probably have the worst time finding a frame that fits properly. But I also think adding one additional size, that would fit the bulk of riders better, isn't a lot to ask. Like I mentioned before. I think Trek has the right idea with their "M/L".... Companies make XXL frames, and XS frames, for a much smaller percentage of riders. Something between M and L seems logical to me. But, everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Cool
  • 5 0
 @Gristle:

Exactly, the sizes are in even increments. Honestly nothing to complain about here in terms of sizing.

That said, I feel like EVERYONE feels that they're between sizes, unless they're really really tall, or really really short. So I get the feeling. Personally, I'm 6'1" barefoot, and also feel like I'm precisely between L and XL on almost every bike out there.

There HAVE been bikes where the sizing was clearly not consistent, like the previous gen Nukeproof Mega. Where there was like a 15mm difference between Medium and Large, and like a 45mm difference between large and XL. But this is not one of those times.
  • 3 0
 @Gristle: so true. Average size riders have lots of options, if one brand isnt quite perfect I guarantee someone else offers what they are looking for. Meanwhile us tall folks (or super short folks I suppose) get 1 or 2 total options that might work. And whatever we find will have a laughable short seat tube because other people want to size up.
  • 2 0
 @Gristle: exactly, also how tight of sizing are they supposed to aim for? What about average female rider height, is it off between a small and medium by 1/2 size? Do we need 10mm size range across-the-board?

And while it may be a larger share of the market between 5'9" and 5'11" I still recall m/l frame sizes being hard to stock in my couple years of shop experience as most riders weren't picky enough about their fit to notice the difference

Sincerely a grumpy 6'5er that finally found an xxl frame
  • 1 3
 @Joecx: That's the LGBTQ... version. Two princes b*tch about who sleeps on the pea each night.
  • 1 0
 So the new fluid has more rear travel, same geo as optic with piggy back shock and a fox 34.. optic has little leas travel and a fox 36 fork.. confused what will happen to the optic??
  • 4 3
 I heard it's getting steeper/ more conservative next iteration.
  • 7 0
 Geo is different than Optic in subtle ways. Totally different suspension curves as well and with more travel.
  • 1 4
 @WheelNut: it’s essentially an alloy Optic with a Cascade Components linkage upgrade.
  • 4 0
 Nice bike in nice colors.
  • 8 4
 absolutely awesome,
  • 1 0
 My LBS have both the 2023 NOrco FS 2 and the Rocky Element Alloy 30 and having a hard time deciding which to go for...thoughts, suggestions?

Thx
  • 2 0
 Is this just an aluminum optic with an XXL version for the most part? Most geo numbers are nearly the same.
  • 1 0
 Looks like it. The '22 Optics didn't change much and the setups look almost exactly the same.
  • 1 0
 Pretty much exactly the same geometry as my Stumpjumper, which is the perfect do it all bike.

100% sure this Norco will be a blast to ride too.-
  • 2 0
 I posted the geometry for all sizes to Bike Insights. The XXL is longer than a Stumpjumper S6!
  • 2 0
 450mm to 480mm jump in reach between M and L sizes rules this out for many medium-sized riders.
  • 1 0
 This is cool to see! And they are in bike shops...definitely a big lack of bikes in these price points right now.in local shops.
  • 2 0
 That's weird. It looks like those OEM Maxxis tires had a misprint.
  • 2 0
 Who set the b-spring on that green bike??
  • 3 0
 It's like a baby Sight.
  • 2 0
 It's been said already...but I'm drunk...colorways are on point
  • 1 0
 Does this mean the next optic is going full downcountry and shedding some suspension?
  • 1 4
 Too heavy… they missed the opportunity to get a bike very light weight and efficient. Also missed the fox 3-position option for those who REALLY want it all. This is where some bike manufacturers are missing the point of this bike. Some set of engineers who believe they understand the current market segments, while missing the bigger picture for the application of the bike to the consumer. Another flop.. who wants a 27-30lb XC option with too long of a reach… no one, which is the bigger draw for this bike category, includes the option to drop in some gnarlier trails, not the primary application.
  • 1 0
 If you're referring to the fork 3-position, I've used the Fit-4 with 3 position damper and also the grip2. Grip2, when set up properly is sensational. Once you get your high and low speed compression and high and low speed rebound set, you realise that you really only need one tune to do it all. from XC to downhill.
  • 1 0
 When can we expect the full review?
  • 2 0
 Pretty green bike
  • 1 0
 2018 sight with 25mm more reach. Perfect, really.
  • 1 0
 This, coil shock and 27.5 would be perfect
  • 1 0
 I want to buy a small frame and make a rut track
  • 1 1
 Looks exactly like the Sight just with a shorter travel and of course mellower geometry
  • 1 0
 No frameset option? Seems like a swing and miss
  • 2 0
 Nice colour
  • 2 1
 Why no 27.5?
  • 2 3
 So, is there a mullet option/setting?
  • 3 3
 But can it be a mullet?
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