Norco introduces the Sight VLT, featuring a carbon frame and a 630 Wh battery

News from Canada: Norco has jumped onto the eMTB bandwagon, introducing an eMTB with 160 mm of travel, a Shimano motor and a 630-Wh battery. Read on to find out everything you need to know about the new Norco Sight VLT.

The mountain bike scene in Canada is known particularly for its challenging, jump-laden trails. So it’s no wonder that the first eMTB to come from Norco is a potent trail rocket. The powerful Shimano STEPS E8000 motor and the integrated 630 Wh battery will get you up the steepest and longest climbs to the top of Canada’s best trails. Due to the large battery, the Sight VLT can’t be charged with the conventional Shimano charger, but a suitable charger is included, of course. The most affordable model, the Sight VLT 3, comes with a Shimano E7000 motor and a 500 Wh battery. The battery on all models is fully integrated and can only be removed by the dealer.

You’ve got 160 mm of travel available at the front and 150 mm at the rear for getting down the trails. The top end model comes with FOX suspension, whereas the suspension on all the other models is taken care of by RockShox. Thanks to the carbon front triangle and aluminium chainstays, the size M Norco Sight VLT 2 is claimed to weigh 22.4 kg. Unlike its non-motorized brother, the Sight VLT is only available with 27.5″ wheels, factory fitted with 2.6″ wide MAXXIS Minion DHF and DHRII tyres. On technical climbs, the 165 mm cranks should provide plenty of ground clearance. Norco specs the bikes with SRAM’s 12-speed GX and NX Eagle drivetrains, except for the most affordable Sight VLT, which comes with an SRAM NX 1×11 drivetrain.

Norco Sight VLT 1

Motor/Battery: Shimano E8000/630 Wh
Fork: FOX Performance 36 160 mm
Rear shock: FOX Float DPX2 Performance 150 mm
Drivetrain: SRAM GX Eagle 1×12
Brakes: SRAM CODE R
Wheels: DT Swiss H1700
Tires: MAXXIS Minion DHF/DHR II 27,5″ x 2,6″
Price: € 7,499

Norco Sight VLT 2

Motor/Battery: Shimano E8000/630 Wh
Fork: RockShox Pike RC 160 mm
Rear shock: RockShox Deluxe RT 150 mm
Drivetrain: SRAM NX Eagle 1×12
Brakes: SRAM Guide T
Rims: WTB ST i29
Hubs: Novatec D791SB
Tires: MAXXIS Minion DHF/DHR II 27,5″ x 2,6″
Price: € 5,999

Norco Sight VLT 3

Motor/Battery: Shimano E7000/500 Wh
Fork: RockShox Yari RC 160 mm
Rear shock: RockShox Deluxe RT 150 mm
Drivetrain: SRAM NX 1×11
Brakes: SRAM Guide T
Rims: WTB ST i29
Hubs: Novatec D791SB
Tires: MAXXIS Minion DHF/DHR II 27,5″ x 2,6″
Price: € 4,999

Geometry of the Norco Sight VLT

The Norco Sight VLT is only available in sizes S, M and L, which is bad news for very tall riders. The relatively slack 66° head tube angle and the 75° seat tube angle are bang up to date, and the reach ranges from 410 mm in S to a stretched 470 mm in size L. The chainstays are on the short side at 440 mm and the stack height is 617 mm on the largest frame.

Prices and availability

The Norco Sight VLT is available in three different configurations, ranging from € 4,999 to € 7,499. The top model will be available in blue, the Sight 2 in a bright red or a simpler grey/black colour scheme and the Sight VLT 3 will only be available in black. All models will be available from your Norco dealer from mid-December.

Our opinion on the new Norco Sight VLT

The Canadian brand is getting right to business with the Norco Sight VLT. From the first glimpses we’ve gotten, the carbon frame looks very elegant. And on paper, the 160 mm/150 mm travel suspension makes the Sight VLT a very potent bike. We’re looking forward to reviewing the bike for you in the near future!

For more information head to norco.com

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Words: Valentin Rühl Photos: Norco PR