It sounds daft attributing human emotions to a collection of tubes. But whenever we rode Norco's Fluid 7.2 we got the unmistakeable feeling that it was every bit as glad to be out riding as we were and determined to deliver the maximum fun from every trail.
Breaking that down into the detailed ride dynamic, the handling is the most obvious and influential part. A 740mm wide bar immediately adds purpose and power assisted authority to the steering, and for some reason it seems to be the sweet spot that just scrapes between the tightest tree squeezes of most wooded trails.
The 70mm stem is still short enough to finesse and feather traction without disturbing inherent confidence and stability. Meanwhile the RockShox TK32 fork, with a 15mm thru-axle, takes the control all the way to the tips.
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The supple suspension and inherent flex make for a lively, flowing ride
The narrow rims and fast rather than grippy Beeline treads mean that things can go a bit haywire in the last part of the rider-to-trail connection, particularly in damp conditions, but at least you get early and accurate information when things start to slip. A grippier front tyre would noticeably reduce the cornering and off camber fail rate in wet conditions though.
Lively frame that keeps you on your toes
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