Norco Fluid FS Youth 27.5 (2026)

The 2026 Norco Fluid FS Youth 27.5 is a proper full-suspension trail bike for smaller riders who are ready to step beyond rail trails and green loops. With 130 mm front travel, 120 mm rear, 27.5" wheels, kids-tuned dropper and cockpit, and real Maxxis Minion tyres, it’s built to give young riders the same confident, modern trail feel as the adult Fluid range – just scaled to fit.

Key Features

• 6061 Fluid FS youth alloy frame with 120 mm rear travel and Ride Aligned™ design
• X-Fusion RC32 Air 130 mm fork with Boost 15×110 mm axle
• X-Fusion 02 Pro R rear shock, 190×42.5 mm
• microSHIFT Advent 1×9 drivetrain with 11–38T cassette
• Tektro HD-J285 junior-specific hydraulic disc brakes with 160 mm rotors
• 27.5" WTB ST rims with Maxxis Minion DHF/DHR II trail tyres
• TranzX kids-tuned dropper post (100 mm) for extra clearance and confidence
• One youth size designed to fit approx. 135–165 cm riders

Specifications

Frameset

• Frame: 6061 alloy, 120 mm travel, UDH, hangerless interface compatible, Ride Aligned™
• Wheel Size: 27.5"
• Fork: X-Fusion RC32 Air, 130 mm travel, 46 mm offset, 15×110 mm Boost
• Rear Shock: X-Fusion 02 Pro R, 190×42.5 mm

Drivetrain

• Shifter: microSHIFT Advent, 9-speed
• Rear Derailleur: microSHIFT Advent, 9-speed, short cage clutch
• Crankset: Prowheel Junior alloy, 30T, 155 mm
• Bottom Bracket: Prowheel cartridge BB
• Cassette: microSHIFT Advent, 11–38T, 9-speed
• Chain: KMC X9, 9-speed

Brakes

• Front Brake: Tektro HD-J285, 2-piston hydraulic, junior 2-finger lever
• Front Rotor: Tektro TR160-22, 160 mm, 6-bolt
• Rear Brake: Tektro HD-J285, 2-piston hydraulic, junior 2-finger lever
• Rear Rotor: Tektro TR160-22, 160 mm, 6-bolt

Controls & Contact Points

• Handlebar: Norco 6061 alloy double-butted, 750 mm, 20 mm rise
• Stem: Norco 6061, 35 mm length, 31.8 mm clamp
• Seatpost: TranzX YSP18BKL dropper, 31.6 mm, 100 mm travel, Kids Tune
• Headset: Tapered (ZS44/28.6 | ZS56/40)
• Saddle: WTB Solano Medium, 142×240 mm, steel rails
• Grips: Norco Youth lock-on, 115 mm length
• Seatpost Clamp: Norco alloy nutted clamp, 34.9 mm ID

Wheels & Tyres

• Front Hub: Formula DC-511, 15×110 mm Boost, 32H, 6-bolt
• Rear Hub: Formula DC-3248, 12×148 mm Boost, HG, 32H, 6-bolt
• Rims: WTB ST, 27 mm internal width, 32H
• Front Tyre: Maxxis Minion DHF, EXO, 27.5×2.5", folding
• Rear Tyre: Maxxis Minion DHR II, EXO, 27.5×2.4", folding

Geometry – Youth 27.5"

Travel: 130 mm front / 120 mm rear

Recommended For

• Youth riders ready for their first real full-suspension trail bike
• Local trail centres, pump tracks and bike-park style terrain
• Families wanting a capable kid’s bike that can keep up on proper singletrack

Specifications and pricing subject to change without notice. Please contact NextBike Balcatta for current stock, sizing advice and build details.