NorcoSight VLT CX C1
- Motor
- Bosch Performance Line CX85 Nm stock (100–120 Nm via Flow App update); 750 W peak
- Battery
- 800 WhBosch PowerTube 800 Wh
- Travel F / R
- 160 / 150 mm
- Wheels
- Mullet 29" / 27.5"
- Frame
- Carbon
- Weight
- 22.8 kgManufacturer figure (size 3)
Overview
The Norco Sight VLT CX C1 ($10,999) is the top build of the Sight VLT CX: Bosch Performance Line CX with 800 Wh, RockShox Zeb Ultimate Charger 3.2 fork, RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate shock, SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type and SRAM Maven Silver brakes. Claimed weight is 22.79 kg.
The Sight VLT CX (Gen 4) is Norco's carbon all-mountain e-MTB built around the Bosch Performance Line CX (Gen 5) drive unit. Norco says it is almost 20% lighter than the previous generation; out of the box the motor gives 85 Nm, 600 W peak and up to 340% support, with higher levels (up to 120 Nm, 750 W, 600%) unlockable via the Bosch eBike Flow app.
The frame uses Norco's VPS-HP high-pivot layout with 150 mm rear travel and a 160 mm fork, mixed wheels (29" front, 27.5" rear), an 800 Wh PowerTube battery, UDH and SRAM Transmission compatibility, and Ride Aligned sizing across sizes 2-5.
- Bosch Performance Line CX Gen 5, 800 Wh
- VPS-HP high-pivot suspension
- 150 mm rear / 160 mm fork, mixed wheels
- Carbon frame, UDH, Ride Aligned sizing
Gallery
Photos: Norco
Full specifications
Frame & suspension
- Frame
- Carbon Frame, 150mm Travel, UDH, Eagle Transmission Compatible, Ride Aligned™
- Fork
- RockShox Zeb Ultimate Charger 3.2,160mm Travel, 44mm Offset, E-MTB Rated, Fender Included
- Rear shock
- RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate, 205x60mm TR
E-system
- Motor
- Bosch Performance Line CX, 100 Nm / 750W
- Battery
- Bosh Power Tube 800 Wh
- Display
- Kiox 400c
Drivetrain
- Rear Shifter
- SRAM AXS POD Controller, Discrete Clamp
- Rear derailleur
- SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12sp
- Crankset
- Praxis HD Aluminum Bosch Cranks, 34T, 155mm (S2,S3) - 160mm (S4, S5)
- Bottom Bracket
- Bosch BDU38
- Cassette
- SRAM 1275 Eagle T-Type, 10-52T, 12sp
- Chain
- SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 12sp
Brakes
- Front Brake
- SRAM Maven Silver, Organic Pads
- Front Brake Rotor
- SRAM HS2, 200mm, 2mm thickness, 6 bolt
- Rear Brake
- SRAM Maven Silver, Organic Pads
- Rear Brake Rotor
- SRAM HS2 180mm, 2mm thickness, 6 bolt
- Brake Levers
- SRAM Maven Silver
Wheels & tyres
- Front Hub
- Crank Bros. Synthesis, 15x110mm Boost, 32h, 6 Bolt
- Rear Hub
- Crank Bros. Synthesis, 12x148mm Boost, XD, 32h, 6 Bolt
- Rims
- Crank Bros. Synthesis Carbon Enduro, F- 31.5mm 28h, R- 29.5mm 32h, 29"-27.5" F/R
- Front Tire
- Schwalbe Magic Mary, Trail casing, Ultra Soft , Radial, 29x2.5"
- Rear Tire
- Schwalbe Albert, Gravity Pro, Soft, Radial, 27.5x2.5"
- Spokes/Nipples
- Sapim D-Light (front), Sapim Race (rear)
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- One Up Carbon, 800mm, 35mm Rise
- Stem
- Norco Alloy, 40mm Length, 35mm Clamp
- Seatpost
- SDG Tellis V2, 31.6mm, 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 Rocket Fusion Med, 142x250 mm
- Grips
- WTB Wavelength, 140mm Length
- Tool
- OneUp EDC Lite
Manufacturer specification — source. Specs and prices can change; check with the brand or your dealer.
Sight VLT CX geometry
| Size | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 447.5 mm | 472.5 mm | 497.5 mm | 522.5 mm |
| Stack | 627 mm | 636 mm | 645 mm | 654 mm |
| HTAHead Tube Angle | 64° | 64° | 64° | 64° |
| OSFork Offset | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| STSeat Tube Length | 395 mm | 415 mm | 445 mm | 475 mm |
| STAEffective Seat Tube Angle | 77.25° | 77.5° | 77.75° | 78° |
| RCRear Centre Length | 432 mm | 436 mm | 440 mm | 444 mm |
| RCRear Centre Length at Sag | 441 mm | 445 mm | 449 mm | 453 mm |
| BBBottom Bracket Drop | 25/5 mm | 25/5 mm | 25/5 mm | 25/5 mm |
| BBHBottom Bracket Height | 349 mm | 349 mm | 349 mm | 349 mm |
| HTTHorizontal Top Tube | 589 mm | 613 mm | 637 mm | 661 mm |
| WBWheelbase | 1222 mm | 1255 mm | 1289 mm | 1322 mm |
| SOHStandover | 701 mm | 711 mm | 714 mm | 729 mm |
| HTHead Tube Length | 115 mm | 125 mm | 135 mm | 145 mm |
| Trail | 133 mm | 133 mm | 133 mm | 133 mm |
| Recommended Seatpost Drop | 150 mm | 170 mm | 200 mm | 200 mm |
| Maximum Post Insertion | 250 mm | 270 mm | 300 mm | 330 mm |
| Stem Length | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Crank Length | 165 mm | 165 mm | 165 mm | 165 mm |
| Tire Size | 2.35" – 2.6" | 2.35" – 2.6" | 2.35" – 2.6" | 2.35" – 2.6" |
| Water Bottle Compatible | 1 x 620 mL | 1 x 750 mL | 1 x 750 mL | 1 x 750 mL |
Source: Norco. Sizes are Norco Ride Aligned sizes 1-5.
Sight VLT CX: builds compared
Sight VLT CX range →| Sight VLT CX C3 | Sight VLT CX C2 | Sight VLT CX C1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $7,599 | $9,499 | $10,999 |
| Frame | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
| Fork | RockShox Zeb Select,160mm Travel, 44mm Offset | RockShox Zeb Select+,160mm Travel, 44mm Offset | RockShox Zeb Ultimate Charger 3.2,160mm Travel, 44mm Offset |
| Shock | Rock Shox Super Deluxe Select | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore RD-M6100 | SRAM S1000 Eagle AXS T-Type | SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type |
| Brakes | TRP Slate EVO | SRAM Maven Bronze | SRAM Maven Silver |
| Wheels | WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 ,30 mm, 32H | WTB KOM Team i30 TCS 2.0, 30mm | Crank Bros, Synthesis Carbon Enduro |
| Display | Kiox 400c | Kiox 400c | Kiox 400c |
| Weight | 23.3 kg | 23.5 kg | 22.8 kg |
Sight VLT CX C1: FAQ
How much does the Norco Sight VLT CX C1 cost?
$10,999 (US MSRP (Norco US site, excl. tax)). The Sight VLT CX range runs from $7,599 (Sight VLT CX C3) to $10,999 (Sight VLT CX C1). Prices vary by country and dealer.
How much does the Norco Sight VLT CX C1 weigh?
Norco quotes 22.8 kg. It is the lightest build of the Sight VLT CX.
What motor and battery does the Norco Sight VLT CX C1 have?
Bosch Performance Line CX (85 Nm stock (100–120 Nm via Flow App update); 750 W peak). 800 Wh battery — bosch PowerTube 800 Wh.
How much suspension travel does the Norco Sight VLT CX C1 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 CX C1 come in?
2, 3, 4, 5. Check the geometry table to compare reach and stack between sizes.
What is the difference between the Sight VLT CX C1 and the Sight VLT CX C2?
They share the Sight VLT CX frame platform and motor; the differences are in the parts — fork: RockShox Zeb Ultimate Charger 3.2,160mm Travel vs RockShox Zeb Select+,160mm Travel; shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate vs RockShox Super Deluxe Select+; derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type vs SRAM S1000 Eagle AXS T-Type; brakes: SRAM Maven Silver vs SRAM Maven Bronze; claimed weight: 22.8 kg vs 23.5 kg; price: $10,999 vs $9,499.
