NorcoSight VLT CX
- Price
- $7,599 – $10,999
- 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"
- Weight
- 22.8 kg – 23.5 kg
Overview
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
Norco Sight VLT CX builds
Sight VLT CX builds compared
| 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 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.
Norco Sight VLT CX: FAQ
How much does the Norco Sight VLT CX cost?
$7,599 – $10,999 depending on the build (Sight VLT CX C3 $7,599, Sight VLT CX C2 $9,499, Sight VLT CX C1 $10,999); US MSRP (Norco US site, excl. tax).
How many Norco Sight VLT CX builds are there?
3: Sight VLT CX C3, Sight VLT CX C2, Sight VLT CX C1. They share the frame platform and differ mainly in suspension, drivetrain, wheels and weight.
How much does the Norco Sight VLT CX weigh?
Claimed weights range from 22.8 kg (Sight VLT CX C1) to 23.5 kg (Sight VLT CX C2).
What motor and battery does the Norco Sight VLT CX use?
Bosch Performance Line CX (85 Nm stock (100–120 Nm via Flow App update); 750 W peak) with a 800 Wh battery (bosch powertube 800 wh).
How much travel does the Norco Sight VLT CX have?
160 mm fork and 150 mm rear travel on mullet 29" / 27.5" wheels.
