Norco Sight VLT TQ C1 e-MTB, side view
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Lightweight eMTBAll-mountain2026
Sight VLT TQ range · 3 builds

NorcoSight VLT TQ C1

$10,599US MSRP (Norco US site, excl. tax)
Motor
TQ HPR6060 Nm
Battery
580 WhTQ 580 Wh
Travel F / R
160 / 150 mm
Wheels
Mullet 29" / 27.5"
Frame
Carbon
Weight
20.2 kgManufacturer figure (size 3)

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Overview

The Norco Sight VLT TQ C1 ($10,599) is the top build of the Sight VLT TQ: TQ HPR60 with 580 Wh, Fox 36 Factory Grip X2 HSC/LSC/HSR/LSR 160mm fork, Fox Factory Float X shock, Shimano Deore XT Di2 RD-M8250 and Shimano XT M8220 4-P brakes. Claimed weight is 20.2 kg.

The Sight VLT TQ is Norco's light (mid-power) carbon all-mountain e-MTB, using the same VPS-HP high-pivot suspension as the rest of the Sight family with 150 mm rear and 160 mm front travel on mixed wheels.

It is powered by the 1.92 kg TQ HPR60 drive (60 Nm, 350 W max power, 200% support) and a 580 Wh integrated battery. Claimed weights are 20.2-20.9 kg in size 3.

  • TQ HPR60 light motor, 60 Nm
  • 580 Wh battery
  • 150 mm rear / 160 mm fork
  • Carbon frame, ~20-21 kg claimed

Gallery

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Full specifications

Frame & suspension

Frame
Carbon Frame, 150mm Travel, UDH, Eagle Transmission Compatible, Ride Aligned™
Fork
Fox 36 Factory Grip X2 HSC/LSC/HSR/LSR 160mm, 44mm Offset, Fender Included
Rear shock
Fox Factory Float X, 230x60mm Std, 2 position

E-system

Motor
TQ HPR60, 60 Nm
Battery
TQ 580Wh
Switch
TQ Remote, V02, 22.2mm

Drivetrain

Rear Shifter
Shimano Deore XT Di2 SW-M8250-IR, 12sp
Rear derailleur
Shimano Deore XT Di2 RD-M8250, SGS, 12sp
Crankset
e*thirteen Helix Race Alloy TQ, 34T, 155mm (S1,S2) - 160mm (S3,S4,S5)
Cassette
Shimano Deore XT CS-M8200-12, 10-51T, 12sp
Chain
Shimano Deore XT CN-M8100, 12sp

Brakes

Front Brake
Shimano XT M8220 4-P, Metallic pads
Front Brake Rotor
Shimano RT-MT905, 203mm, 6-Bolt
Rear Brake
Shimano XT M8220 4-P, Metallic pads
Rear Brake Rotor
Shimano RT-MT905, 180mm, 6-Bolt
Brake Levers
Shimano XT BL-M8200

Wheels & tyres

Front Hub
Crank Bros. Synthesis Enduro, 15x110mm Boost, 32h, 6-Bolt
Rear Hub
Crank Bros. Synthesis Enduro, 12x148mm Boost, Micro Spline, 32h, 6-Bolt
Rims
Crank Bros. Synthesis Carbon Enduro, F- 31.5mm 28h, R- 29.5mm 32h, 29"-27.5" F/R
Front Tire
Continental Kryptotal-F, Enduro, Soft, 29" x 2.4", Foldable
Rear Tire
Continental Xynotal, Enduro, Soft, 27.5" x 2.4", Foldable
Spokes/Nipples
Sapim D-Light (front), Sapim Race (rear)

Cockpit

Handlebar
RaceFace Era Carbon, 760mm - 20mm rise (S1,S2), 780mm - 20mm rise (S3,S4) 780mm - 40mm rise (S5)
Stem
Norco Alloy, 40mm Length, 35mm Clamp
Seatpost
TranzX YSI08 RAD+ Travel Adjust Dropper, 31.6mm, 125mm (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 Rocket Fusion Med, 142x250 mm
Grips
WTB Wavelength, 140mm Length
Seatpost Clamp
Norco Alloy Nutted Clamp, 34.9mm ID

Other

Sensor
TQ Speed Sensor Rotor Magnet

Manufacturer specification — source. Specs and prices can change; check with the brand or your dealer.

Sight VLT TQ geometry

Size12345
Reach422.5 mm447.5 mm472.5 mm497.5 mm522.5 mm
Stack618 mm627 mm636 mm645 mm654 mm
HTAHead Tube Angle64°64°64°64°64°
OSFork Offset44 mm44 mm44 mm44 mm44 mm
STSeat Tube Length385 mm395 mm415 mm445 mm475 mm
STAEffective Seat Tube Angle77°77.25°77.5°77.75°78°
RCRear Centre Length432 mm432 mm436 mm440 mm444 mm
RCRear Centre Length at Sag441 mm441 mm445 mm449 mm453 mm
BBDF/RBottom Bracket Drop (Front/Rear)25/5 mm25/5 mm25/5 mm25/5 mm25/5 mm
BBHBottom Bracket Height349 mm349 mm349 mm349 mm349 mm
HTTHorizontal Top Tube565 mm589 mm613 mm637 mm661 mm
WBWheelbase1193 mm1222 mm1255 mm1289 mm1322 mm
SOHStandover700 mm701 mm711 mm714 mm729 mm
HTHead Tube Length105 mm115 mm125 mm135 mm145 mm
Trail133 mm133 mm133 mm133 mm133 mm
Recommended Seatpost Drop125 mm150 mm170 mm200 mm200 mm
Maximum Post Insertion220 mm250 mm270 mm300 mm330 mm
Stem Length40 mm40 mm40 mm40 mm40 mm
Crank Length165 mm165 mm165 mm165 mm165 mm
Tire Size2.35" – 2.6"2.35" – 2.6"2.35" – 2.6"2.35" – 2.6"2.35" – 2.6"
Water Bottle Compatible1 x 620 mL1 x 620 mL1 x 750 mL1 x 750 mL1 x 750 mL

Source: Norco. Sizes are Norco Ride Aligned sizes 1-5.

Sight VLT TQ: builds compared

Sight VLT TQ range →
Sight VLT TQ C3Sight VLT TQ C2Sight VLT TQ C1
Price$6,999$8,999$10,599
FrameCarbonCarbonCarbon
ForkDVO Diamond 36 D1, High/Low Speed Compression | ReboundFox 36 Performance Elite GripX2, HSC/LSC/HSR/LSRFox 36 Factory Grip X2 HSC/LSC/HSR/LSR 160mm, 44mm Offset
ShockDVO Topaz Pro Gen 3Fox Float X PerformanceFox Factory Float X
DerailleurShimano Deore RD-M6100Shimano Deore Di2 RD-M6250Shimano Deore XT Di2 RD-M8250
BrakesTRP Slate EVOShimano Deore M6120 4-PShimano XT M8220 4-P
WheelsWTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 ,30 mm, 32HCrank Bros, Synthesis Alloy EnduroCrank Bros, Synthesis Carbon Enduro
Weight20.9 kg20.6 kg20.2 kg

Sight VLT TQ C1: FAQ

How much does the Norco Sight VLT TQ C1 cost?

$10,599 (US MSRP (Norco US site, excl. tax)). The Sight VLT TQ range runs from $6,999 (Sight VLT TQ C3) to $10,599 (Sight VLT TQ C1). Prices vary by country and dealer.

How much does the Norco Sight VLT TQ C1 weigh?

Norco quotes 20.2 kg. It is the lightest build of the Sight VLT TQ.

What motor and battery does the Norco Sight VLT TQ C1 have?

TQ HPR60 (60 Nm). 580 Wh battery — tQ 580 Wh.

How much suspension travel does the Norco Sight VLT TQ 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 TQ C1 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 TQ C1 and the Sight VLT TQ C2?

They share the Sight VLT TQ frame platform and motor; the differences are in the parts — fork: Fox 36 Factory Grip X2 HSC/LSC/HSR/LSR 160mm vs Fox 36 Performance Elite GripX2; shock: Fox Factory Float X vs Fox Float X Performance; derailleur: Shimano Deore XT Di2 RD-M8250 vs Shimano Deore Di2 RD-M6250; brakes: Shimano XT M8220 4-P vs Shimano Deore M6120 4-P; claimed weight: 20.2 kg vs 20.6 kg; price: $10,599 vs $8,999.

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