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NorcoSight
4500–9900 EUR
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Origin
The Norco Sight is the all-mountain trail bike from Canadian brand Norco, first introduced in 2012 as the go-to platform for uncompromised all-mountain riding. Over five generations it grew progressively longer, slacker and more capable. For 2024 (Gen 5) Norco gave it a ground-up redesign, swapping the traditional Horst link for a high-pivot VPS-HP layout with a chainstay-mounted idler pulley — borrowing ideas from the burlier Range and Shore — while keeping 150 mm rear / 160 mm front travel.
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Specifications
- Frame
- Carbon fibre (C-series) or hydroformed 6061 aluminium (A-series); VPS-HP (Virtual Pivot Suspension - High Pivot) Horst-link layout with chainstay-mounted idler pulley. Carbon frame ~3.2 kg
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- Shimano XT 1×12, 32T chainring, 10-51T cassette (C2); higher builds offer SRAM GX/X0 Transmission
- Brakes
- Shimano hydraulic disc (MT520 4-piston on C2), 200 mm front and rear rotors
- Wheels
- Mixed/Mullet: 29" front, 27.5" rear (MX); aluminium rims; convertible to full 29" via Missing Link Kit
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The verdict
+Strengths
- Supple, grippy rear suspension that irons out trail chatter and gives near-unbreakable cornering traction
- Ride Aligned size-specific geometry and one of the best setup calculators in the industry — benefits both tall and short riders
- Genuinely fast and stable on rough descents; rides like an enduro bike despite 'all-mountain' billing
- High-pivot VPS-HP idler layout devours square-edge bumps thanks to rearward axle path
- Solid, dependable parts spec (Shimano XT/MT520 brakes, RockShox Lyrik, capable long-travel dropper)
−Weaknesses
- No in-frame storage compartment
- Idler pulley adds noticeable noise on longer rides and some drivetrain friction
- Heavy (~15.7 kg) — a chore to climb compared with lighter trail bikes like the Optic
- Long, tall, slack front end makes it cumbersome on tight, flat or low-speed trails
- Shock can feel harsh deep in the stroke; stock Ergon grips disliked by some testers
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Who it’s for
All-mountain / aggressive trail (150-160mm variants)
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