However, the 5-kilo battery also makes it the heaviest carbon bike in the comparison. 25.4 kilos is a lot, but only logical considering the size of the battery. The geometry can also be described as extreme. Long chainstays, longest wheelbase, slack steering angle. In combination with the plush suspension, the bike sticks to the ground with confidence on rough terrain and cannot be rattled. The steepest descents, nasty rock gardens? No problem on board the Sight VLT. This bike plays in the enduro league. Things get more difficult when the trail gets narrow and twisty and the ride slows down. Then the Norco feels sluggish and requires a lot of effort.
Conclusion on the Norco Sight VLT C2
A racy enduro bike with a smooth ride and record range. Too much of a good thing for an all-rounder, as it feels heavy and sluggish in moderate use. Strong climber, moderate equipment.
Technical data Norco Sight VLT C2
General information
- Price: 8299 Euro
- Info: www.norco.com
- Reach altitude 1): 2088 (+52) hm
- Average speed: 13.1 km/h
Drive
- Motor: Shimano EP8
- Max. Torque 3): 85 Nm
- Battery 3 )/ weight 2)/ price replacement battery: BMZ, 900 Wh / 4990 g / 1099 Euro
- Gear system: Sram GX Eagle (12-speed)
- Translation (v. / h.: 34; 11-50
- Display / Size: Shimano SC-EM800 / 21 x 38 mm
Equipment
- Permissible total weight 3): 140 kg
- Fork / shock: Rockshox Lyrik Select / Superdeluxe Select+
- Suspension travel (f. / h.): 160 mm / 150 mm
- Telescopic seatpost: TransX YS105, 170 mm
- Brake / Disc Ø (front / rear): Shimao MT520 / 203 mm / 203 mm
- Wheels: DT Swiss H370 hubs; eThirteen LG1 rims
- Tyres: Maxxis Assegai DD MaxxGrip / Dissector DD, 29 x 2.5/2.4"
Measured values 2)
- Sizes / frame material: S / M / L / XL (tested L) / Carbon/aluminium
- Centre of gravity height: 530 mm
- Handlebar width: 770 mm
- Crank length / Q-factor: 165 mm / 181 mm
- Reach / Stack: 468 mm / 636 mm
1) The reach height was determined during standardised test rides on an asphalt climb with a gradient of 12.2 percent. Highest support level, 150 watts pedalling power of the rider, rider weight incl. equipment 90 kg. The altitude metres in clearly reduced emergency mode are shown in brackets. The average speed refers to the journey with full assistance. | 2) Determined on the test benches in the EMTB test lab, weight without pedals. Battery weight may include screwed-on cover. | 3) Manufacturer's specification | 4) The judgement reflects the subjective impression of the testers and the results of the reach measurement and the laboratory tests. The EMTB judgement is independent of price.
The results of the Norco Sight VLT C2 in the complete comparison test of the 9 E-All-Mountains from EMTB 1/2022 can be conveniently downloaded as a PDF below the article. The test report costs 1.99 euros.
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