Norco Fluid 1 FS 24 (2023). The Fluid 1 FS 24 features progressive handling, low standover, youth-tuned suspension, and a dropper that’s optimized for 9–12-year-old riders under 90 pounds. It’s an aggressive trail bike that’s built to tackle real trails, with the same attention to quality and durability we expect from full-size bikes.
Key highlights
- Built for young shredders: Youth-tuned suspension and cockpit for smaller riders
- Confidence on real trails: Progressive handling and modern geometry for aggressive riding
- Suspension: 145mm fork travel / 120mm rear travel
- Ready out of the box: Dropper post and pedals included
Suspension and fit
- Fork: Manitou Machete JUNIT Expert 24", 145mm, 42mm offset
- Rear shock: RockShox Deluxe R, 170x35mm
- Dropper: TranzX 100mm Kid’s Tune for confident descents
- Standover: Low standover helps young riders move around the bike
Ride characteristics
- Progressive handling and low standover built for confident trail riding
- Suspension components designed specifically for young riders
- Designed to fit small and perform big
- Adult quality and durability, but built to fit
Fit, setup, and recommended upgrades
- We want every rider to get the best performance from their new Fluid FS Youth.
- Local pickup customers: We can help set suspension sag, rebound, and tire pressure so it feels right for your rider.
- Shipped bikes: The bike arrives professionally assembled and test ridden. If you want help dialing in setup at home, we can walk you through the basics.
- Good add-ons: Youth helmet, gloves, and knee pads are common first upgrades once the bike is sorted.
Fluid 1 FS 24 (2023) - Full specifications
Frame
| Frame | 6061 Alloy Frame, 120mm Travel, Tapered Head Tube, ISCG05 Mount |
Suspension
| Fork | Manitou Machete JUNIT Expert 24", 145mm, 42mm offset |
| Rear shock | RockShox Deluxe R, 170x35mm |
Wheels and tires
| Rims | Stan's Crest MK4, 24", 32H |
| Front hub | Bear Pawls, 15x110mm Boost, 32H, 6 Bolt |
| Rear hub | Bear Pawls, 12x148mm Boost, 32H, HG, 6 Bolt |
| Front tire | Maxxis Minion DHF EXO/TR 2.4" |
| Rear tire | Maxxis Minion DHR II EXO/TR 2.3" |
| Spokes/Nipples | Stainless, Black |
Drivetrain
| Rear shifter | SRAM NX |
| Rear derailleur | SRAM NX |
| Crankset | Alloy Two Piece, 28T Narrow Wide, 140mm |
| Bottom bracket | BSA Threaded |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1130, 11-42T, 11 Speed |
| Chain | KMC X11 |
Brakes
| Front brake | SRAM G2 R, Organic Pads |
| Front rotor | SRAM CenterLine, 180mm |
| Rear brake | SRAM G2 R, Organic Pads |
| Rear rotor | SRAM CenterLine, 160mm |
| Brake levers | SRAM G2 R, Organic Pads |
Cockpit
| Handlebar | SDG Slater, 640mm, 20mm Rise |
| Stem | 6061 Alloy, 35mm Length, 31.8mm Clamp |
| Seatpost | TranzX YSP18B, 31.6mm, 100mm, Kid's Tune |
| Headset | Sealed Cartridge Bearing, Tapered |
| Saddle | SDG Fly Jr. |
| Grips | SDG Slater |
| Pedals | SDG Slater |
Sizing and fit
The Fluid 1 FS 24 is a one size youth trail bike built around 24" wheels. Based on Norco’s youth sizing chart, 24" bikes typically fit riders around 124–140 cm (about 4'1"–4'7").
- If your rider is between sizes, focus on standover confidence and how easily they can move the bike underneath them.
- This model is designed around 9–12-year-old riders under 90 pounds.
- If you are unsure, contact us with your rider’s height and inseam for a quick check.
Frame geometry (mm and degrees) Tap to open chart
| One size | |
|---|---|
| Wheel size | 24" |
| Travel (front/rear) | 145 / 120 |
| Reach | 350 |
| Stack | 531 |
| Head tube angle | 64.5° |
| Fork offset | 40 |
| Seat tube length | 305 |
| Effective seat tube angle | 75.0° |
| Rear centre | 407 |
| Bottom bracket rise/drop | -5 |
| Bottom bracket height | 305 |
| Horizontal top tube | 492 |
| Wheelbase | 1052 |
| Standover | 569 |
| Head tube length | 100 |
| Trail | 106 |
| Recommended seatpost drop | 100 |
| Maximum post insertion | 160 |
| Stem length | 35 |
| Crank length | 152 |
| Tire size | 2.35" – 2.6" |
