Norco

Norco’s Sight has been their all-mountain workhouse for well over a decade. 2026 sees the Sight expand into its 3rd category--Norco’s first foray into SL e-bikes. Virtually identical to the recently updated Sight VLT CX, the Sight VLT TQ sheds the pounds and the power to deliver an intuitive ride feel that can go all day. Highlights Full carbon frame Five sizes available, S1-S5 150mm of rear wheel travel // 160mm fork Mixed-wheel only TQ HPR60 drive unit (60Nm torque, 350W max power) 580Wh removable, integrated battery (160Wh range extender sold separately) No Other Way limited lifetime...

Vital has spent 7 months aboard what may be our favorite full-powered eMTB of 2025, the Norco Sight VLT CX. This full carbon, high pivot rig gets 150mm of rear travel with a 160mm fork up front, and despite the numbers, feels considerably longer travel than advertised. Powered by the tried-and-true Bosch CX system with long-lasting 800Wh battery, this Gen 4 Sight VLT continued to surprise us over and over again with its ability to handle big, nasty terrain, but also remain playful and nimble in tight-handling scenarios. We expected the high pivot suspension layout to gobble up bumps but were...

2024 has brought big changes to Norco. After a few stale years post-COVID slowdown, they've revamped much of their line-up for this year. While some brands are cutting spending and trying to keep their heads above water, Norco has taken a bold approach and developed a whole bunch of new models. Included in this revitalization phase is a ground-up revision of the Range VLT. Norco has been investing heavily in high-pivot suspension designs, and the big-hitting e-bike is evidence of that. Going with a high-pivot idler pulley could be considered risky for a full-power e-bike, or it could also be...

Light-weight e-bikes are here to stay, and with all the offerings from nearly every major brand, it's safe to say, like it or not, that the future of mountain bike riding for a majority of the population will involve a battery and a motor. If that's something you despise, move along. If you're down to embrace the power of electricity in a trail-riding application, then Norco's 2024 Fluid VLT lineup should pique your interest. Norco Fluid VLT Highlights Full carbon frame or carbon front triangle, aluminum rear 130mm rear wheel travel // 140mm fork (C1 130 bike (tested)), 140mm rear wheel travel...

Norco's Optic created a lot of buzz for being a short-travel ripper with aggressive geometry when it last underwent a redesign in 2019. Meanwhile, the Norco Sight remained the silent workhorse in the mid-travel category focused on excellent all-mountain performance. For 2024, Norco has elevated the downhill performance of both bikes thanks to a new high-pivot suspension design. They maintain their respective on-trail handling while blurring the gap that separates the two bikes. The Optic now blends enduro-like geometry with short-travel trail performance, and the Sight packs enduro bike...