It's possible that Norco has novel solutions to these routing issues but I like to operate as a consumer rather than a journalist in these situations to provide a more accurate portrayal of what it's like to own the bike in question. If you only plan on doing quick blasts, grab the 540, if you're hungry for watts, distance, and boost-level climbing, the 900 is for you. Thats allowed Specialized to bring the rear centre length down to just 442mm a whole 20mm shorter than the Sight VLT. Safety Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. And this brings us to our next point the fact that the Norco Sight VLT is 29er specific, with no option to fit a smaller 27.5in rear wheel. So people avoid having You must log in or register to reply here. This meant Wil could also test out the Sight VLT, despite his 175cm height being better suited to a Medium. The Trek Rail is a logical competitor to the Norco Sight VLT, given its also built around 29in wheels and the same amount of travel. First the bike has foreign balance, then its too heavy, too powerful, then its ugly, then it belies your assessment of what Norco is, then its destructive, dangerous, etc etc. The geometry, suspension kinematics, component choices, and most of the fit and finish are very well sorted for the kind of riding I do normally, and yet easily adaptable to more mellow terrain. The same batteries are used across the Fluid VLT and Range VLT models, and each battery is compatible with every frame regardless of size or material. It's not just that they can get up ridiculous obstacles and pitches; they can also string these together in short succession without time between to get sorted. It flutters over chunder comfortably, and there is excellent composure under heavy braking. 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. Digging through various drawers I eventually found a short length of surgical hose that came with some sealant. Norco Sight VLT Details Three battery options including 900Wh Wheel size: 29" only Travel: 160mm front, 150mm rear 64-degree head angle 78-degree effective seat angle 462mm. I now feel qualified to birth a calf or spay a heifer. There's another carbon. However, the plastic shrouds surrounding the motor are flimsy and seem unfinished. It simply allows riders to choose the best battery for their needs. I would have thought the carbon frame would lose quite a bit of weight compared to all the full alloy models. It may not display this or other websites correctly. 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/flowmountainbike/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/flow_mtb There are four Norco Sight VLT models due to hit Australian shores later this year. I generally have bad days and okay days, with the occasional good day sprinkled in. Where is the speed sensor located? Damn That fork really pops. 720wh - 3880g/8.5lbs - 1400 CAD. 11% battery is quite a lot of vert. Just seen 22.3kg for a size m - thats impressive with the bigger battery. *I just had a promising strategy come to me in fact. Riding with a bunch of people whose fitness is varied, and being able to stay together, is like a party on wheels. I could even say the same thing about mtb's too as I've seen more than enough newbies making the same sort of mistakes you mention. 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. As one of the most popular options out there, the Levo hits the same travel sweet spot as the Norco Sight VLT. Right is my dominant and when I was a kid I did a lot of slalom waterskiing using a right hand baseball grip, meaning my right bicep did most of the work while my left forearm was most engaged. Needless to say, its likely to be unnecessary for many riders out there. While the wheelsize and travel are unchanged, the Sight VLTs chassis is entirely new. Have had my sight VLT2 since December. No doubt about it, the Norco Sight VLT is one heavy bike. The Norco Sight VLT C1 29 EBike is a carbon electric allmountain bike with Norcos legendary descending capability quick confident climbing and the boost you want to ride faster and further. Swapped those SRAM brakes for XT 4 pot and am very happy with them. Norco's VLT Gen 3 900W battery is the ultimate battery option for riders who need the most amount of range possible. Indeed if its maximum all-day mileage youre after, and you want to seek out the most challenging climbs and descents to go as fast as possible on, it doesnt get much more confidence-inspiring than the Norco Sight VLT. Has Norco hit its competitors for six in this very hot e-MTB segment? From these initial settings I pushed my fork to 90 psi and lowered the shock to 204. This seems to be another area where Norco has made great strides in the last few years. The Sight VLT is also the better technical climber, with a better seated position and a more grounded performance on uber-steep inclines. Batteries are encased within the downtube for protection and can be easily removed for charging on and off the bike or for easy swaps. Ride Aligned Align with your ride experience like never before. $150 firm $150 Negotiable I imagine the Norco frame is heavier but not hugely. 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. With a full battery, we set out to rack up as many laps as possible before it went flat. 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.". Theres also no denying the outrageous traction, stability and control that this bike delivers, allowing you to monster-truck through technical terrain. 2 rides in my stable are Norcolooks nice. thank you! 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. 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. 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. Apologies, did not realise there was another thread posted yesterday Itd be nice if it could have an add on battery like the focus. Of course we cant talk about the state of the e-MTB market without mentioning the Specialized Levo. Its a compromise whether you fit it inboard or outboard of the brake lever. Norco's online documentation is excellent. It likely wouldn't have lasted more than a shift or two but Deniz had the idea to tightly wrap the affected area with a zip tie and then cover that repair with tape. Its an easy bike to feel comfortable with across a broad range of trail types, and that makes it more appealing to a wider range of riders. Thanks. 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. My plan is to get an old piece of housing in there, with some bending to get it to reach the proper exit, and then attach the replacement housing and thread it through. Dropping your battery is a little easier than replacing it. I kept having to pull my arm out and re-evaluate things to determine why I was unable to thread this needle. Get the latest industry news direct to your inbox. The rear Maxxis Dissector isn't one I'd choose, and in situations where high grip was needed, it wasn't up to the task. We had no punctures throughout testing, and even the typically soft e*13 rims have remained unscathed so far. Is it the shock linkage and shock length the only difference that is creating the different models. Video: Norco Introduces the Sight VLT eMTB - Pinkbike, E-Mountainbike article including geo and pricing, Norco introduces the Sight VLT, featuring a carbon frame and a 630 Wh battery | E-MOUNTAINBIKE Magazine, Norco Sight C GX 2019 Electric Mountain Bike | ELECTRIC MOUNTAIN BIKES | Evans Cycles. Along with the tough tyre casings and sticky Assegai up front, this is a bike that really encourages you to charge into rough sections with reckless abandon. Yikes! Yeap, we're up in your social medias too. With a bike that's between 30 and 35 lbs, bailing out is second nature. Replacing the battery can be even trickier. It's all you need to swap your battery. 01. 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. We've been testing the 2020 Norco Sight VLT C1 29 for the past couple of months - read on for the full review to see what this electric mountain bike really is really capable of; http://flowmountainbike.com/tests/2020-norco-sight-vlt-c1-29er-review-ebike/Wondering how the Norco stacks up against the Merida eOne-Sixty we've also been testing? The general public sees us all as mountain bikers and giving ammunition to those who would love to see mountain biking banned globally isn't good for any of us. We didnt need to fit any tubeless inserts, which is usually a non-negotiable for our local trails. the shock is legit love how it has volume spacers and everything you need to fully customize to your liking. Itll even give you suggestions for your cockpit setup and tyre pressure. If I pushed from the bottom, the housing would simply push straight toward the front of the bike and buckle rather than making the corner. Riding Type. Removal is easy once the bolt is taken out, but when putting it back in, it takes a second to line up the bolt and start screwing it in. the 630watt battery is superior to my friends 500watt Psi, spacers, rebound and all that. There are some decent gaps there for mud and water to get into, and the main bolt for securing the battery is also in prime position for getting packed full of dirt. - Poor shifter ergonomics As it stands, the geometry is very similar between the two bikes, which is understandable given they share the same mainframe and swingarm (a longer fork, shock and a different linkage is what gives the Range VLT its extra travel). The dumbing down of eMTBs will be inevitable- the gradually increasing amount of power will necessitate traction control systems. The next step was to remove the battery to get a view of what was going on. THE-GUNT wrote: Post pics and conversation tips on your 2022 Norco VLT eMTB'S. Down here in aus, expected delivery is Now July 2022 for the sight VLT C1 . 00. . If you want maximum range, then go for the 900Wh whopper. It's easy to imagine how nasty that fall would be. 2021 Identiti Mettle Mountain Bike 16" Small Frame Full Suspension 160mm Enduro. The final price must be calculated with between 1150 and 1700 CAD for a battery. Batteries start at $1,000 for the 540Wh up to $1,600 for the full-juice 900Wh battery. Norco Sight VLT By Norco Bikes Designed and proven in the backwoods of BC, each of the 10 new VLT E-MTBs can be purchased with one of three battery options - 540Wh,720Wh and 900Wh - so riders can choose how much more they want of everything they love about mountain biking. Batteries are sold separatley specifically to allow riders to choose from a 540Wh . Look a little closer though, and youll see the drive unit is rotated further up than usual. Was exactly what I was looking for in terms of long term review. In the greater scheme of things, you'll find the additional weight more than makes up for the greater range! This is the new Focus Jam2 and Sam2. like riding a Specialized Turbo Levo. All-New 3rd Generation Alloy Frame. In the process of adding all that extra capability however, the new Sight VLT has moved quite far away from the original 27.5in model that we loved so much back in 2019. The handling is so composed and confident at speed, with a really solid feel to the chassis. Reach measurements are identical, with our size Large test bike clocking in at a vast 485mm (455mm on a Medium). At that moment it felt like one of the biggest accomplishments of my life. Norco Sight VLT A2 900w E-Mountain Bike 2022 sku# 212066 Select Color: Red /Black Select Size: L L Size Chart Sell Out Risk: High to Very High (1-2 remaining) $6,798.00 Earn $679 in Rewards Join Free Out of Stock Online Find In Store Similar Items Norco Fluid VLT A1 900w E-Mountain Bike 2022 $6,498.00 The top-end 2022 Norco Range VLT C1 retails at $8,399 USD. The platform is nicely balanced and the low slung weight seems to boost my confidence and ability off jumps and drops. Tell me again why external routing is bad? The Spinlok plug is comprised of a thru-bolt and nut with an expanding rubber mid-section. Here running a Rock Shox Superdeluxe Ultimate coil and no worries on bottoming out. I wonder if the ride would be hugely different. On the sorts of climbs where wed be looping out on the Specialized Levo and Merida eOne-Sixty, we were sitting comfortably on the Sight VLT, with minimal front wheel wandering. Had a similar problem with my Sight VLT last year.Turned out to be the wiring harness.Be aware that there are two separate harnesses in there as they changed the larger one without success,then changed the smaller one and I havent had a problem since.It was a Norco fault not Shimano.Hope this info helps. Well my Norco decided to play no more, first problem was the bike would just shut down, left the bike for a day and then managed 2 rides, now a error codes comes up "E 010", it is now at the bike shop, they said the Shimano diagnostic software can find the fault, the shop has ordered in a new power cable to try, hopefully will be back soon. 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. Its still not as powerful as the Bosch equivalent, and you also get less overrun from the EP8 motor when you have to pause pedalling momentarily to avoid a crank strike. Have never run out of battery. 2022 Norco Sight VLT C1, Its for those reasons that the Santa Cruz Bullit and the latest Giant Reign E+ have adopted a mullet setup, and we expect other brands will jump on the bandwagon. Once I make the adjustment and remember to look for more stable islands of safety to stop and plant a foot, I'm generally okay, but I need to be vigilant. I left the bike overnight and had an idea by morning. The rear end has been sorted from the get go using Norco's Ride Aligned setup guide, and it got me close for a solid starting point. Just in case you don't know (and often bike factory employees seemingly don't..), the drive side drive unit bolts need tightening first ;) Re-installing the DU easily depends on frame design and cable management. Still too cold and snowy out this way tho. To my dismay the old housing detached from the new immediately because of the need to negotiate some unguided curves. 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. Well, technically you could, but theres no geometry adjustment built into the frame to accommodate a mullet wheel setup, so it isnt recommended. The Code brakes, with 220/200mm rotors slow things down effortlessly, the drivetrain, aside from a housing issue (see below), has been entirely up to the arduous task of dealing with all the riding I've done. Bold inputs are rewarded, particularly in the slower speed situations common on the North Shore. Enduro / All-Mountain . I was happy with the settings and nothing needed to be adjusted. Offering more than 66% range than the 540W battery ensures that you'll never experience range anxiety. I agree that its not a great looking bike in the least, I personally applaud the modular approach to battery options. They range from a smaller, 540 Wh size, through a mid-range 720. Does anyone have an issue with battery removal ? 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. It seems a little tricky, but at least you'll be blind. The execution isnt as dramatic as what weve seen from Whyte and Haibike, but it is enough for the Norco Sight VLT to accommodate an enormous battery. 2023 Cube Stereo Hybrid emtb with ABS - who asked for that. 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. However, a smaller battery would still only see the complete bike weight drop to 24.63kg (720Wh) or 23.94kg (540Wh). 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. The latest Brose-manufactured motor is also stupendously smooth, intuitive, and quiet. The one exception is the low BB. Norco has come up with a system that allows you to run a 540, 720 or 900 watt-hour battery in the same frame. nice suspension set up upgrade. Got to unbox this today and take it for a quick ride. 5 minutes to do a 5 minute service vs frustrating hours - hell yes! would like to hear a 1st hand experience. As well as being more stable on the descents, the Norco Sight VLT is also a better climber than its predecessor. This sort of considerate feedback keeps the wind in my sails! Though thanks to the perky EP8 motor and long rear end, its also more capable on steep and technical climbs too. I've been on a vlt 1 for almost a year now. This horse loves to gallop, but it can also walk over obstacles, jump and trot /analogybeaten. This changes at speed and the bike feels less different from a pedal bike as the velocity increases. Here's a better view. Once I'd made the appropriate adjustments that is. Even though this handles surpringly well for its heft, it's really turned me off to this type of ebike", "coming from someone whom typically does emtb rides on a Levo". - Supple suspension devours rough terrain - Brilliant on steep and technical climbs After a great deal of anticipation, the brand new Norco Sight VLT has finally arrived. Because of the damage I could only do this for the main frame, but I assumed the rest would be straightforward. It used to be that I'd have a similar kind of fall if I was out of shape, and particularly when my core strength was poor; I'd plant a foot after losing my balance, feeling like I was safe, and then find myself flung to ground like a cartoon rabbit. The frame features a removable battery for easy . Anyone on here ride a Sight VLT, I just got mine and had some issues trying to get it charging, the manuals that came with the bike were no help at all. this bike does sound nice on paper. It's comforting to know that as I get older I'll be able to keep having epic adventures and huge climbs with my buddies while enjoying the descents as much as ever. These are purchased separately from the bike and Norco would be happy to sell you more than one. Tasty - according to website not available in UK? Pulled the trigger, Sight VLT 29 C2 on the way. 2022 Rocky Mountain Altitude Powerplay with Dyname 4.0 Motor, Gambling on the Retrogrouch - Shimano XT LinkGlide M8130, [Forum] NSMB - 2023 - Hardtails Leaning Against Stuff Thread, The New Crankbrothers Mallet Trail Pedals. - Clever adjustable dropper post, - Enormous chainstays limit agility These discoveries were a little disappointing, but having never attempted to string cables and lines through any other eMTBs, I can't say that Norco is better or worse than the others. When I saddle up an eMTB, particularly a burly one like this, there is an adjustment I have to make to prevent mayhem. While wed like to see a steeper seat angle on the Rail, the Bosch motor offers more grunt and a usable amount of overrun on technical climbs. Because of the lack of bottom bracket clearance, and my clumsiness, this almost ended badly. Theyve been very tight lipped. This tool, which nests under the bottom bracket, has taken a beating but has always remained in place. bike still rode but no level displayed. In fairness to cornedbeef I was a bit quick with my judgement on some of your post. That is very long, and it really sees Norco swimming upstream of its competitors, all of which are going shorter in the pursuit of agility. @cornedbeef Your argument is kinda all over the place. This gives riders the choice of what battery (and weight) they want to run. I don't even know where you could get spare batteries from, I assume Norco/Simplo sell them? 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 C1 offers 150mm of RockShox Deluxe Select + travel, and is equipped with an e-spec RockShox Lyric Select fork. I have a good sense of how to reel it in on my mountain bikes, but the extra mass of bikes like the Sight VLT changes that equation. 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). If you're somewhere in the middle there's a 720 as well. in the beginning when switching on the battery the battery level indicator on the control screen would not show battery level. Plus you'll probably have to drop the drive unit to replace the dropper post cable / housing. Or perhaps even a dropout flip-chip, with short and long settings, so that riders can choose between the two. Have done 80+ km on firetrails and still had 2 bars left. The World's largest electric mountain bike community. Merida fully committed to the mullet setup when the latest eOne-Sixty platform launched in 2019, and its totally paid off. Any chance you could share your settings on the shock? the 630watt battery is superior to my friends 500watt kenevo. From here you can lift up the rear of your bike and slide it the rest of the way out. Monster-trucking down gnarly, wide-open descents, the Sight VLT is totally in its element. Ha! would make for a massive day out. Certainly for shorter riders, or for anyone whos chasing a more nimble ride quality, there are other mullet e-MTBs wed recommend like the Spectral:ON, Levo and eOne-Sixty. This is the new Focus Jam2 and Sam2. How many people travel with their bikes usually? Love this bike. Unlike the previous generation VLT models, there's no external Range Extender available, but do the math and you'll see why not. try the cane creek progressive spring. Those bikes are markedly more playful than the Sight VLT, and easier to ride across a wider range of trails. No, we wouldnt. Picked up the Sight today, wow what a bike. I had pre-bent the housing to make the two turns and I put a curve in the hose as well. Happy with the suspension set up at the moment, I am 95kg so it seems to work well for where I ride. For everyday riding, it allows you to run Boost all the time, without need to toggle down the power just to meter out the battery life. It was nice to ride some Shimano brakes without rattly finned pads, though any ambiance was interrupted by the EP8 clacking noise. . With the big battery, the Fluid VLT A1 lists for $6,100 and will go huge distances. No complaints here at all. I replaced it with an old aluminum Bontrager that I have always liked and the ride improved noticeably. These weren't mounted for all 1180 kms of this test, but I'd guess they have seen at least 650 of those. Each model features the Shimano EP8 motor and can be purchased with any of the three battery options. About the Norco Sight VLT C1 2022. I managed to sort the cable routing finally. If so, is it common that it does? Equipped with the 900Wh battery, the Sight VLT has outperformed every other e-MTB weve tested in terms of its range potential. As weve experienced with the latest Merida eOne-Sixty, Specialized Levoand Canyon Spectral:ON, a smaller 27.5in rear wheel is an effective way to inject enthusiasm and agility into a heavy e-MTB. With this third generation Sight VLT, Norco has successfully elevated the capability of its popular all mountain e-MTB once again. Now I'm working on guiding the housing through the chainstay, which is proving tricky as well. I finally gave up, refusing to drop the motor to perform routine service. Does anyone know if the front and rear triangles are the same between the 2022 VLT bikes (Range, Sight, Fluid)? Just like its predecessor, the 2022 Norco Sight VLT features 29in wheels, a 160mm travel fork and 150mm of rear wheel travel. 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