Meet the Range VLT, with 180/170 mm of travel, made for riders who are into tackling rowdy terrain and then taking it up another notch into absolute beast mode. Whether riding up or down, the all-day battery means you don’t need to pick one trail; you can take them all.
Range VLT Highlights
- Intended use: enduro eMTB
- 170mm rear wheel travel // 180mm fork
- Mixed wheels
- Carbon and aluminum frame options
- Norco's Virtual Pivot High Pivot suspension design
- 85Nm Bosch Performance CX motor
- Top tube integrated Bosch controller
- 750Wh battery
- UDH compatible
- 63-degree head tube angle
- Size-specific chainstay length
- Five sizes
- MSRP: VLT C1 - $8,999 // VLT A1 - $6,999
- Claimed weight (size 3): C1 - 57.6 lbs // A1 - 60.3 lbs
Range VLT, shatters the standard e-MTB mold, set to get you anywhere and everywhere. The fully integrated Bosch Performance Line CX Smart System is compact in size but high in power. With 85Nm of torque and a 750Wh long-distance battery, the Range VLT is the next level in capability to go the distance and descend with confidence.
Geometry
Confidence up front paired with control to switch direction like never before. Geometry featuring size-specific rear-centres for no compromise on kinematics. With size specific chainstay lengths on the Range VLT frame, integrating mixed wheel sizes across all 5 frames sizes optimizes weight balance & handling.
Suspension
Designed around Norco’s VPSHP (Virtual Pivot Suspension | High Pivot) suspension layout, it increases rearward axle path to improve suspension performance in technical terrain, while retaining the dynamic and responsive feel that riders expect. Through extensive testing using an i-track configured idler location, anti-squat has been tuned for efficiency and responsive feel under power. The idler mounted to the chainstay manages chain growth and pedal-kickback.
New Technologies
The Bosch ebike Flow App, custom for Norco, connects to the drive unit, battery, display, and control unit to help you determine your optimum level of assist and range. Customize each ride mode to your preference, torque, speed, dynamic output and assist level. Updates are conveniently installed via Bluetooth keeping your bike up to date with new functions.
Build Kits
Sight VLT Highlights
- Intended use: all-mountain eMTB
- 150mm rear wheel travel // 160mm fork
- Mixed wheels
- Carbon frame triangle with aluminum seat and chainstay
- Norco's Virtual Pivot High Pivot suspension design
- 85Nm Bosch Performance CX motor
- Top tube integrated Bosch controller
- 750Wh battery
- UDH compatible
- 64-degree head tube angle
- Size-specific chainstay length
- Five sizes
- Claimed weight (size 3): 55.6 lbs
- MSRP: VLT C1 - $9,999
For those who seek diverse technical trails, up and down, with a need for unwavering confidence and an unmatched eMTB performance. A full-power, all-mountain machine that allows you to dig deeper, commit harder and climb higher than ever. Sight VLT eliminates the downside to going up - crush every technical climb and traverse every trail; tackle your own epic excursion through the backwoods.
Geometry
Confidence inducing ride performance in stable all-mountain geometry. Featuring size-specific rear-centres & seat tube angles, integrating mixed 29”/27.5” wheel sizes across all five frames sizes for weight balance and handling.
Suspension
Dialled kinematics with VPSHP suspension design and dependable Ride AlignedTM setup guide, give an unbeatable ride feel that keeps you going through even the toughest terrain. Reactive pedal-efficiency, and stability make your ride feel good wherever you venture.
Build Kits
Ride Aligned Setup
Bike set up can make or break a new ride. Whether you’re trying to gain an edge in your performance, or just looking to make the most of your equipment, measurements matter. The industry-leading Ride AlignedTM Setup Guide is all about creating the best rider experience. Using a simple and incredibly precise process, it tunes your unique settings based on your body makeup and the way you ride.
To further ensure that every rider has the best experience possible, a serious upgrade to the Ride AlignedTM Setup Guide is being released alongside the new 2024 Norco Bikes. This update not only covers data for the newest MY24 models, but it will include the entire range of Norco bikes.
New Ride Aligned Features
| Streamlined Suggestions |
Garage Portal |
Set Up Assistance |
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Simplified bike set up suggestions (suspension, cockpit setup, and tire pressures) for all stock Norco models using rider height, weight, positioning on the bike and other modifiers such as preferred suspension feel, trail grip and trail type. |
A dedicated and personalized space to save multiple set ups for varying trail types, conditions and ride-feel, whether for the same bike or multiple models. |
It doesn’t end at the initial setup, your Set Up Assistant will be there to adjust settings after a few rides and truly dial-in your ride to what feels best. |
We have a Range VLT in our stable and have just embarked on a long-term review. It's a definite force to be reckoned with in the world of full-size eMTBs, so stay tuned to hear how the bike performs under our worst abuse, and look for our review the beginning of June!
Until then, to learn more, please visit norco.com
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4/9/2024 6:00am
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