NorcoSight VLT Bosch A3
- Motor
- Bosch Performance Line PX90 Nm; 700 W peak
- Battery
- 600 WhBosch PowerTube 600 Wh
- Travel F / R
- 160 / 150 mm
- Wheels
- Mullet 29" / 27.5"
- Frame
- Alloy
Overview
The Norco Sight VLT Bosch A3 ($4,799) is the entry build of the Sight VLT Bosch A: Bosch Performance Line PX with 600 Wh, DVO Diamond 36 Core fork, DVO Topaz Core shock, Shimano CUES RD-U6000 and TRP Slate EVO brakes.
The Sight VLT Bosch A is Norco's aluminium all-mountain e-MTB and the most affordable full-power model in the line-up, with 160 mm fork and 150 mm rear travel on Norco's VPS suspension platform and mixed wheels (29" front, 27.5" rear).
It uses the Bosch Performance Line PX motor (up to 90 Nm, 700 W peak) with a 600 Wh PowerTube battery, size-specific geometry, and a frame designed for easy maintenance; it is UDH and SRAM Transmission compatible.
- Bosch Performance Line PX, 90 Nm
- 600 Wh Bosch PowerTube
- 150 mm rear / 160 mm fork
- Aluminium frame, UDH
Gallery
Photos: Norco
Full specifications
Frame & suspension
- Frame
- Aluminum Frame, 150mm Travel, UDH, Eagle Transmission Compatible, Ride Aligned™
- Fork
- DVO Diamond 36 Core, Low Speed Compression | Rebound , 160mm, 44mm Offset
- Rear shock
- DVO Topaz Core, 205x60mm TR
E-system
- Motor
- Bosch Performance Line PX, 90 Nm / 700W
- Battery
- Bosch PowerTube 600 Wh
Drivetrain
- Rear Shifter
- Shimano CUES SL-U6000-11R, 11sp
- Rear derailleur
- Shimano CUES RD-U6000, 11sp, GS
- Crankset
- Prowheel Aluminum Bosch Cranks, 34T, 155mm (S1,S2,S3) - 160mm (S4, S5)
- Bottom Bracket
- Bosch PX
- Cassette
- Shimano CUES CS-LG3400-11, 11-50T, 11sp
- Chain
- Shimano CUES CN-LG500-Q, 11sp
Brakes
- Front Brake
- TRP Slate EVO, Organic Pads
- Front Brake Rotor
- TRP 203mm, 2.3mm Thickness, Centerlock
- Rear Brake
- TRP Slate EVO, Organic Pads
- Rear Brake Rotor
- TRP RS01E, 180mm, 2.3mm Thickness, Centerlock
- Brake Levers
- TRP Slate EVO
Wheels & tyres
- Front Hub
- Shimano HB-MTC500-15-B,15x110mm Boost, 32H, C-lock
- Rear Hub
- Shimano FH-TC500-MS-B, 12x148mm Boost, HG, 32H, C-Lock
- Rims
- WTB ST Tough TCS 2.0 ,30 mm, 32H, 29"-27.5" F/R
- Front Tire
- Maxxis Assegai, 3C MaxxGrip EXO+, 29x2.5", Folding
- Rear Tire
- Maxxis Minion DHR II, 3C Maxx Grip DD, 27.5.5x2.4", Folding
- Spokes/Nipples
- Sapim Sprint DB Spokes 2.0/1.8/2.0,Black stainless steel
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Norco 6061 DB Alloy, 800mm, 25mm rise (S1,S2) - 35mm rise (S3,S4,S5)
- Stem
- Norco 6061, 40mm Length, 35mm Clamp
- Seatpost
- TranzX YSI34QL , 31.6mm, 125 (S1) -150mm (S2) -170mm (S3) -200mm (S4,S5)
- Headset
- FSA No.55 Sealed Bearing, 1 1/8" - 1.8" Tapered, ( ZS44/28.6 | ZS56/40 )
- Saddle
- WTB Solano Med, 142x240 mm, Steel Rails
- Grips
- WTB Wavelength, 140mm Length
Manufacturer specification — source. Specs and prices can change; check with the brand or your dealer.
Sight VLT Bosch A geometry
| Size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 430 mm | 450 mm | 470 mm | 490 mm | 510 mm |
| Stack | 616 mm | 625 mm | 634 mm | 643 mm | 652 mm |
| HTAHead Tube Angle | 64° | 64° | 64° | 64° | 64° |
| OSFork Offset | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| STSeat Tube Length | 385 mm | 395 mm | 415 mm | 445 mm | 475 mm |
| STAEffective Seat Tube Angle | 77° | 77.25° | 77.5° | 77.75° | 78° |
| RCRear Centre Length | 432 mm | 436 mm | 440 mm | 444 mm | 448 mm |
| BBDF/RBottom Bracket Drop (Front/Rear) | 27/8 mm | 27/8 mm | 27/8 mm | 27/8 mm | 27/8 mm |
| BBHBottom Bracket Height | 347 mm | 347 mm | 347 mm | 347 mm | 347 mm |
| HTTHorizontal Top Tube | 571 mm | 587 mm | 604 mm | 621 mm | 638 mm |
| WBWheelbase | 1202 mm | 1226 mm | 1255 mm | 1283 mm | 1311 mm |
| SOHStandover | 696 mm | 704 mm | 706 mm | 723 mm | 745 mm |
| HTHead Tube Length | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm | 140 mm |
| Trail | 133 mm | 133 mm | 133 mm | 133 mm | 133 mm |
| Recommended Seatpost Drop | 125 mm | 150 mm | 170 mm | 200 mm | 230 mm |
| Maximum Post Insertion | 240 mm | 250 mm | 270 mm | 300 mm | 330 mm |
| Stem Length | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Crank Length | 155 mm | 155 mm | 155 mm | 160 mm | 160 mm |
| Tire Size | 2.35" – 2.5" | 2.35" – 2.5" | 2.35" – 2.5" | 2.35" – 2.5" | 2.35" – 2.5" |
| Water Bottle Compatible | 1 x 620mL | 1 x 750mL | 1 x 750mL | 1 x 750mL | 1 x 750mL |
Source: Norco. Sizes are Norco Ride Aligned sizes 1-5.
Sight VLT Bosch A: builds compared
Sight VLT Bosch A range →| Sight VLT Bosch A3 | Sight VLT Bosch A2 | Sight VLT Bosch A1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $4,799 | $5,699 | $6,599 |
| Frame | Alloy | Alloy | Alloy |
| Fork | DVO Diamond 36 Core, Low Speed Compression | Rebound | RockShox Lyrik Base RC, 160mm | RockShox Lyrik Select+, Charger 3.2 RC2,160mm Travel |
| Shock | DVO Topaz Core | Rock Shox Super Deluxe Base w/ HBO | Rock Shox Super Deluxe Select+ w/ HBO |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES RD-U6000 | Shimano XT RD-M8100 | Shimano Deore Di2 RD-M6250 |
| Brakes | TRP Slate EVO | Shimano Deore M6120 4-P | Shimano Deore M6120 4-P |
| Wheels | WTB ST Tough TCS 2.0 ,30 mm, 32H | WTB KOM Trail i30 TCS 2.0, 30mm | WTB KOM Trail i30 TCS 2.0, 30mm |
| Weight | — | — | 23.8 kg |
Sight VLT Bosch A3: FAQ
How much does the Norco Sight VLT Bosch A3 cost?
$4,799 (US MSRP (Norco US site, excl. tax)). The Sight VLT Bosch A range runs from $4,799 (Sight VLT Bosch A3) to $6,599 (Sight VLT Bosch A1). Prices vary by country and dealer.
What motor and battery does the Norco Sight VLT Bosch A3 have?
Bosch Performance Line PX (90 Nm; 700 W peak). 600 Wh battery — bosch PowerTube 600 Wh.
How much suspension travel does the Norco Sight VLT Bosch A3 have?
160 mm at the fork and 150 mm at the rear, on mullet 29" / 27.5" wheels.
What sizes does the Norco Sight VLT Bosch A3 come in?
1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Check the geometry table to compare reach and stack between sizes.
What is the difference between the Sight VLT Bosch A3 and the Sight VLT Bosch A2?
They share the Sight VLT Bosch A frame platform and motor; the differences are in the parts — fork: DVO Diamond 36 Core vs RockShox Lyrik Base RC; shock: DVO Topaz Core vs Rock Shox Super Deluxe Base w/ HBO; derailleur: Shimano CUES RD-U6000 vs Shimano XT RD-M8100; brakes: TRP Slate EVO vs Shimano Deore M6120 4-P; price: $4,799 vs $5,699.
