Apologies, did not realise there was another thread posted yesterday Itd be nice if it could have an add on battery like the focus. NSMB Home Menu ToggleLog-inSearch Toggle Instagram Twitter Facebook Youtube Subscribe Home Menu Close Gear Bikes Enduro Trail DH / Freeride Fat / Plus Hardtails Slopestyle / DJ / BMX Women's XC eMTB Any chance you could share your settings on the shock? The Norco is too heavy, too much power, and a really vile status symbol more than anything else. Introducing the new Focus Jam2 and Sam2 your perfect match? Norco Sight VLT A2 29 2021 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 4699 USD. Turning the bike upside down and wearing a headlamp, I could see there was a short gap between the entry/exit port and the internal tubing where the housing needed to cross from one side of the massive down tube to the other in a short distance. On the rear chain stay or id the magnet disc mounted? $150 firm $150 Negotiable 2022 Norco Sight VLT C1, Norco Sight VLT Review | The Norco Sight VLT 29er Is An Electrified Behemoth 30,006 views May 31, 2020 Norco has introduced a new 29er version of the Sight VLT, but while it may. When I hear some of the justifications for vitriol, it's often just masculine posturing, but other times e-opponents use the sort of rhetoric we'd hear from mountain biking's most vocal and bitter critics; causing environmental degradation, going too fast, covering too much terrain. You are using an out of date browser. Though thanks to the perky EP8 motor and long rear end, its also more capable on steep and technical climbs too. Norco Sight VLT A2 29 Mountain E-Bike - 2020, X-Large, Mechanical Shifting $4,589.99 In Stock Specifications Frameset Frame Hydroformed Aluminum Fork FOX Rhythm FLOAT 36, 44mm Offset, E-Rated, 160mm Shock FOX FLOAT X2, Performance Elite Chassis, Custom Factory-Level Spec and Tune, 210x55mm Motor Shimano STEPS EP8, 85Nm max torque Battery Lets not contribute to elitism and BS white male privilege. These are purchased separately from the bike and Norco would be happy to sell you more than one. Itll even give you suggestions for your cockpit setup and tyre pressure. In the greater scheme of things, you'll find the additional weight more than makes up for the greater range! Interestingly the 720wh and 900wh sizes have only gone up $100 apiece. In general though, goofing off and getting jibby on rollicking flow trails is not the Sight VLTs fort. This things rips! Posted: Jan 31, 2022 at 13:10. It seems a little tricky, but at least you'll be blind. This gives riders the choice of what battery (and weight) they want to run. I can put out an outrigger when I'm having difficulty and balance myself quite easily even in precarious situations. No doubt about it, the Norco Sight VLT is one heavy bike. Obviously the battery is the big problem here. The Sight motor and interface was also less finicky, particularly in the cold weather, while the lower spec Altitude C70 can be yours for 11,400 CAD, battery included, which is comparable to the Sight C2. Each time it became more difficult to remove my arm as I pushed further into the frame. Thanks for that, I demo rode a Commencal meta power 29, loved the steps system, the extra range I could get from the Sight VLT is appealing, anyone ran the range extender? Hopefully none of those cables are touching the steerer. Time and again it seems like bike designers get to two days before the deadline and have an "oh fuck we have to route cables through this thing!". The Sight VLT has the Rail beat on battery capacity however, and we prefer the Shimano display and mode controller compared to the Bosch equivalent. Despite this I rolled in brimming with confidence in front of Deniz' lens, only to hang up the bike with a hard hit on the motor bulkhead, pitching me forward for a moment. VLT Battery Install. 2023 Cube Stereo Hybrid emtb with ABS - who asked for that. The paint has stood up to a stupid amount of abuse, the bearings haven't made a peep, and the action remains smooth. Riding Type. It's not particularly high, but it's very exposed and blind and frankly, it scares me. When it comes times to replace the cable outer for dropper and derailleur they are both getting the AXS treatment. Having tested the last two iterations the Norco Sight VLT 27.5 in 2019, and the Norco Sight VLT 29 in 2020 we were intrigued to see how the Canadian brand would improve on its electric all-rounder. Equipped with the 900Wh battery, the Sight VLT has also outperformed every other e-MTB weve tested in terms of its range potential. 2022 Norco Sight VLT eMTB Review Norco's second biggest e-brawler - with a modular battery system - over the long haul in all kinds of weather. Ride Aligned Align with your ride experience like never before. The Spinlok plug is comprised of a thru-bolt and nut with an expanding rubber mid-section. This horse loves to gallop, but it can also walk over obstacles, jump and trot /analogybeaten. A proviso is that the door can be tricky to open with gloves or with cold fingers because the ledge designed to give you some leverage is both narrow and sharp on my dainty digits. Be sure to follow Flow Mountain Bike online and on our social media channels for all the latest bike news, reviews, videos, travel features and more!Website - https://flowmountainbike.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/flowmountainbikeInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/flow_mtb With the previous Norco Sight VLT already being on the progressive side in terms of its geometry, the new model doesnt stray too far from the same recipe. But is bigger always better?Read on for our full review: https://flowmountainbike.com/tests/2022-norco-sight-vlt-review-emtb/---------------------------------------------------------------------------2022 Norco Sight C2 VLT Review0:00 - Intro1:15 - Norco Sight VLT Overview2:22 - Shimano EP8 Motor \u0026 3 Battery Options3:08 - Geometry4:06 - Norco Sight VLT Price \u0026 Specs5:18 - Norco Sight VLT Weight5:28 - Strengths8:20 - Weaknesses10:35 - Norco Sight VLT Range Test11:26 - Battery \u0026 Motor Details12:41 - Norco Sight VLT vs The Competition13:06 - Flow's Verdict---------------------------------------------------------------------------Love mountain biking? Does anyone have an issue with battery removal ? Condition: Used Used. COLOR: Deep Red/Cherry Red Size: Buy now OR Add to cart Forming a key part of Norcos three-pronged attack on the electric mountain bike market for 2022, the Sight VLT is flanked by the new Fluid VLT (the 130mm travel trail bike) and the Range VLT (the 170mm travel enduro bike). 2023 Cube Stereo Hybrid emtb with ABS - who asked for that. Swapped those SRAM brakes for XT 4 pot and am very happy with them. Electric Mountain Bikes, For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Plus you'll probably have to drop the drive unit to replace the dropper post cable / housing. To suit Dans height of 183cm, we elected for a size Large in the Norco Sight VLT. Granted, there are land use- and access issues tied to ebike use, no doubt. I externalized the derailleur and dropper cables and secured with zip ties. It's seriously time to ask which ebikes serve to "democratize", which are for the outsider trying to buy the greatest/latest/most expensive eMTB as a status symbol, and which are plain unregulated motorcycles with the "ebike" slapped on it that were never designed for mountain bike trail infrastructure. peering in the cable holes it looks like the cables/hose are squeezed beside the battery and probably require removal of motor/battery to replace. seems they will be available in europe from 4999 euros for base to 7499 euros for the top carbon model. Is it the shock linkage and shock length the only difference that is creating the different models. Stepping down in travel to 160/150mm, the Norco Sight VLT will be the bread-and-butter eBike for a majority of enduro and aggressive all mountain riders. Solving a challenging up for the first time is almost as gratifying as completing a previously unconquered drop or rock face. Other things I've learned- based on my 2019 27.5" Norco Sight VLT (E8000 motor & 630 battery) - I replaced the stock shimano display with a Garmin 530 that shows battery % instead of bars. Model Year. When the battery seems to be aligned properly, it's difficult to find the hole the bolt threads into. Batteries start at $1,000 for the 540Wh up to $1,600 for the full-juice 900Wh battery. The dual 29in wheels and enormous wheelbase means its a bit of a handful on really tight, slow and janky singletrack. Bold inputs are rewarded, particularly in the slower speed situations common on the North Shore. Offering more than 66% range than the 540W battery ensures that you'll never experience range anxiety. Yes folks, there is literally no mountain in this country that the Sight VLT couldnt climb up. There are no internal guides and there are two exit holes, one for SRAM and one for Shimano, although the Shimano one is blocked. Is it shock size too? eMTB This new iteration is not an inherently poppy or playful bike, and the long chainstays mean that shorter riders are likely to find the overall length a handful, especially since its so heavy. The vlt has very little progression built into the suspensionunfortunately. Prices kick off at $8,599 AUD for the Norco Sight A2 VLT, and top out at $12,599 AUD for the Norco Sight C1 VLT. Nothing says "I'm a man of the people!" I could just barely reach the end and only with my slightly smaller left arm. This sort of considerate feedback keeps the wind in my sails! The frames all take the same batteries and the geometry only changes about a degree per model along with other small changes. And depending on the length of your rides, you also dont need to remember to charge it before every single trip out, which may appeal to some riders. Looking back I should have been more clear though and said "What does seem clear though is that you don't like certain types of ebikes and have some biased views of the people who ride them.". Versatile and easy to ride, the Charger VLT features a durable 9-speed e-optimized Shimano Alivio drivetrain, Kektro HD-M285 disc brakes, and more. drat R120 Moderator Subscriber Apr 13, 2018 7,814 9,141 Surrey Nov 7, 2018 #9 Norco Sight VLT C1 29 2021 on the other hand costs 7499 USD, and it's the most expensive model. The plug also acts as a barrier from the elements, keeping debris from getting into the cavity and the head of the battery fixing bolt ensuring cleaner battery removal and installation. I think this was someone trying to disguise their animosity towards ebikes in general by suggesting they normally ride a Levo, which has similar power to the Norco by the way. I get it, ABS is probably great for commuting. What does seem pretty clear though is that you don't like ebikes and have some pretty biased views of them and the people who ride them. ;). Cheers ? In fact, the battery is sold separately at point of sale, so choose wisely. Along with the custom Super Deluxe shock, its a terrifically plush and responsive package that can still monster-truck like the Sight VLT. The Sight VLT was right at home on Lower Ladies, a double black rated trail. At that moment it felt like one of the biggest accomplishments of my life. Good review. Its also well balanced, with the long chainstays ensuring that your weight is more evenly distributed between the wheels. Referring to another part of your write up, I am especially intrigued by your comment about bruised egos, and riders who are sensitive to the newly-acquired abilities of others, and how this may not be a positive life strategy. That said, I still found your comments a bit odd as some of your complaints about the Norco could be carried over to any type of ebike. I had similar routing problems on a 2018 Commencal Meta Power. Just because there's a single (or more) bicycle component on some unregulated motorcycles doesn't erase the fact that the pedal power aspect can be easily removed to facilitate it being operated as a motorcycle. * Hopefully I'll have another overnight revelation and get everything sorted. - Supple suspension devours rough terrain Skinny bits, exposed sections, there wasn't anything I had to shy away from on the Sight including the most technical and janky local trails. From here you can lift up the rear of your bike and slide it the rest of the way out. Considering how much hard work has been put into the gains mountain bikers have made in the last twenty years, by a small and incredibly dedicated group of individuals, vigilance is vital. Batteries can be purchased separately, so you can always upsize at a later date if you decide you want more range. And don't even get me started on the incompatibility with the three 1.8" steerer lower bearings/ crown race parts (One from ACROS and two from FSA) that are available but within a framework of a total lack of publicly available information and clear part number labelling. That is a huge footprint, and it sees the Sight VLT well suited to riding brakes-off and flat-out on really rough and demanding terrain. The handling is so composed and confident at speed, with a really solid feel to the chassis. The new Norco Fluid VLT is a 140/130mm trail bike that surprised us more than the rest in our short time aboard these three machines. I now feel qualified to birth a calf or spay a heifer. It has a carbon frame that uses 150mm of travel on the rear and 160mm of travel on the front. A more advanced element of eMTB riding, that I've been slowly getting better at, is tackling technical climbs that I'd never consider under my own power. I think your judgement was accurate. It's easily disconnected and removing the bolt is straightforward, but it gets a little tricky after that. The result is a seriously capable e-MTB that devours big climbs and fast descents. Of course a smaller rear wheel also gives shorter riders a little more arse clearance when hanging off the back of the bike on a really steep descent. I've now been cohabitating with the 2022 Norco Sight VLT for longer than any eMTB I've tested. Eventually I managed to put some pressure on the hose and advance the housing inside with my thumb and forefinger, a couple of millimetres at a time. It's all fine if this discussion is had during the bike sale, but how many sales humans are going to say "the bike is great but the cable routing is a fucking disaster that'll cost you a load of grief and / or money."? And these can be nasty falls into rock gardens, onto fallen logs with knots sticking out, or off something high. And no doubt The Industry will offer options that many of us find reprehensible/destructive/out of line with our firmly held beliefs about what a bike is, but as far as the infighting about who gets to use an ebike, we could all benefit from chilling out, and letting people do their thang. Norco went a unique route here and is selling batteries separately. Working blind, I tried to manipulate the housing into the internal opening of the exit port. While we would have preferred to see a Star Ratchet freehub at this price point, the DT Swiss 370 hubs havent skipped a beat. The angle was too great and the length of the opening meant there was another abrupt corner to manoeuvre. 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