Norco Fluid FS Youth — Kids' Full-Suspension Mountain Bike (20", 24" & 27.5")

Frame: 6061 aluminum full-suspension frame with Horst Link four-bar rear suspension, Ride Aligned geometry, and SRAM UDH compatibility; 100mm rear travel on the 20", 120mm rear travel on both the 24" and 27.5"

Fork: Manitou JUNIT Sport, 120mm travel (20") / 145mm travel (24"); X-Fusion RC32 Air, 130mm travel (27.5")

Rear Shock: X-Fusion O2 Pro R with A-Tune Soft tune, sized per model — 170x30mm (20"), 170x35mm (24"), 190x42.5mm (27.5")

Drivetrain: microSHIFT Advent 1x9, 11-38T cassette, KMC X9 chain — consistent across all three sizes

Crankset: Prowheel Junior alloy crankset, 28T ring (20"/24") or Prowheel alloy 30T ring (27.5"), with crank arm length scaled to frame size

Brakes: Tektro HD-J285 2-piston hydraulic disc brakes, Tektro TR160-22 160mm rotors, short-reach 2-finger levers — all three sizes

Wheels / Tyres: Maxxis Minion DHF (front) / DHR II (rear) EXO-casing tyres sized to match each wheel option, on Formula hubs with WTB rims (rim width/spoke count varies slightly by size)

Age / Height Range: 20" fits ~7–10 years, 112–130cm / 3'8"–4'3", under 90 lb; 24" fits ~9–12 years, 124–142cm / 4'1"–4'8", under 90 lb; 27.5" 

Wheel Size: 20", 24", or 27.5" depending on model

Hand Brake Type: Tektro 2-piston hydraulic disc, short-reach 2-finger lever (all sizes)

The Fluid FS Youth is built for a young rider who's already comfortable on two wheels and ready for real singletrack — not just a paved path — whether that's a first lap on Mission Creek Greenway or working up toward the family-friendly sections of Knox Mountain. The three wheel sizes mean a family can keep a kid on genuine full-suspension geometry and youth-tuned suspension as they grow, rather than jumping straight to an adult bike that doesn't fit. Riders in this range will appreciate the low standover, properly soft-tuned suspension that actually moves under their weight, and a dropper post that lets them get the saddle out of the way on descents.

Our team at Fresh Air will help you find the right fit in-store at both Kelowna locations. Stop by to work with one of our experienced staff members, or call 250-763-3425.

Frame geometry and sizing details for the Norco Fluid FS Youth are available on the Norco website. Norco offers the Fluid FS Youth in 20", 24", and 27.5" wheel sizes, each tuned to a specific age and height range. Our team at Fresh Air can help you find the right size based on your child's height, inseam, and riding confidence — come in to either Kelowna location and we'll get them dialled in.

Norco geometry chart: https://www.norco.com/bikes/youth/youth-trail/fluid-fs-youth/

Our team will set saddle height and confirm standover clearance for your child's current height, then adjust the brake lever reach so smaller hands can comfortably reach and modulate both brakes. We'll also check the youth-tuned suspension sag so the fork and shock actually move under a lighter rider's weight, rather than sitting stiff like an adult setup. A quick helmet fit check is part of every kids' bike fitting, and we're happy to talk through sizing up as your child grows.

Drop into Fresh Air Pandosy (555 Groves Ave) or Fresh Air Dilworth (1656 Dilworth Drive), or book an appointment online.

What size Norco Fluid FS Youth do I need?
Norco builds the Fluid FS Youth around three wheel sizes: 20" for riders roughly 7–10 years old (112–130cm, under 90 lb), 24" for riders roughly 9–12 years old (124–142cm, under 90 lb), and 27.5" for taller youth moving up from the 24" [VERIFY for exact 27.5" age/height range]. Check the geometry chart linked above, or come in to either Fresh Air location and our team will size your child up in person.

Is the Fluid FS Youth right for riding Mission Creek Greenway or Knox Mountain?
Yes — this is a genuine full-suspension trail bike, so it's well suited to the smoother family-friendly sections of Mission Creek Greenway and the easier climbs and descents around Knox Mountain, while still having enough capability for kids ready to push into more technical singletrack as they progress.

How do I know when my child has outgrown their bike?
Watch for the saddle reaching maximum height with the seatpost still showing enough insertion depth, knees coming close to the handlebar on climbs, or your child feeling cramped standing over the top tube. Since the Fluid FS Youth comes in three wheel sizes, most families can move up within the same trusted platform rather than switching brands entirely — our team can check fit at any time.