Range 2025
How current the bike is — newer chassis, motor and battery score higher. 10 = brand-new, 0 = legacy.
Carbon high-pivot eEnduro platform with Bosch CX Gen 5 power, 800Wh battery and 160/170mm travel.
The Norco Range 2025 is a carbon high-pivot eEnduro flagship with Bosch CX Gen 5 power. Headline numbers: 170mm fork, 160mm rear, Bosch Performance Line CX Gen 5 at 120Nm and 750W peak with a 2.8kg motor mass, a removable 800Wh Bosch PowerTube battery, 25.4kg claimed on the base, 63.0 to 63.5 degree head angle and reach 418 to 528mm across nine size-coded options. Three trims: VLT at GBP 7,399, base at GBP 7,499 and VLT CX C1 at GBP 7,499. @chasmoftheclam's first-ride verdict after taking delivery: "What a composed and quiet bike... I felt like I was riding in slow motion".
Drive system and range. The Bosch Performance Line CX Gen 5 is the headline. 120Nm of torque and 750W peak from a 2.8kg motor, with Bosch's refined PU2.0 firmware. The 800Wh PowerTube battery is removable. @chasmoftheclam highlights an underrated angle: a Bosch 250Wh range extender lifts the package to 1,050Wh effective, meaningful for backcountry and big alpine objectives where charging is not an option. The Bosch ecosystem (Flow app, Kiox display, OTA firmware) is mature and well-supported.
Geometry and handling. 63.0 to 63.5 degrees up front is slack enduro-DH territory. Reach steps are unusually granular: 418 (1), 442 (2), 453 (S), 466 (3), 478 (M), 492 (4), 503 (L), 518 (5), 528 (XL): nine sizes is among the broadest sizing strategies on a long-travel eMTB. Chainstays grow with size from 428 to 450mm, a thoughtful proportional approach. Wheelbase tops out at 1350mm on size 5. The 4-bar high-pivot VPS-HP layout with chainstay idler delivers a rear axle path that sweeps backwards on big hits, smoothing square-edge impacts without sapping pedal response. @chasmoftheclam reports the mullet setup gives "more space to move around the bike during steeper riding" and that the bike "is happier carving corners".
Build and value. Three trims. VLT (GBP 7,399, 23.46kg) pairs Fox 38 or RockShox Zeb at 170mm with a Fox Float X2 or RockShox Vivid Air shock, Shimano XT M8220 or TRP Slate Evo brakes and Shimano XT Di2 or SRAM Eagle Transmission. The (base) trim (GBP 7,499, 25.4kg) and VLT CX C1 (GBP 7,499, 25.4kg) share spec with Fox Float 38 Factory Grip X2 and Fox Float X2 Factory plus Shimano XT M8220 brakes and Shimano XT Di2 12-speed on the CX C1. Standout: high-pivot suspension on a carbon Bosch Gen 5 eMTB at this price is rare. Questionable: 25.4kg claimed is on the heavier side of carbon long-travel rivals.
Community-verified strengths.
- Composed and quiet ride. @chasmoftheclam's first ride descriptions match the high-pivot brief: smoothing chunder without sapping confidence.
- Range expansion to 1,050Wh. @chasmoftheclam confirms the 800Wh + 250Wh extender combination for big-day Rocky Mountain missions.
- Clean frame detailing. @chasmoftheclam singles out "clean cable routing with attention to detail on cable port design".
- Size flexibility. @friendo confirms a OneUp 240mm dropper fits a size 5 for a 6'5" rider: Norco's sizing genuinely accommodates very tall riders.
Caveats and known gripes.
- Weight. 25.4kg claimed sits behind Avinox-powered carbon enduro rivals; @Blownoutrides reports 54.7lb (24.8kg) with Mallet DH pedals on a Sight VLT build with upgrades.
- Older Range VLT booster issue. @airwalkrob reports a 2020 Range VLT E7000 with external booster suffers unresolved mid-ride power cuts.
- High-pivot maintenance. Chainstay idler adds drivetrain noise and a wear point: confirm dealer support for the idler bearing and chain replacement intervals.
- Mullet only. Mullet 29/27.5 is fixed; riders wanting full 29in should look at the Norco Sight VLT or rivals.
- Nine size codings. Sizes 1 to 5 plus S/M/L/XL is confusing on the spec sheet; confirm reach, chainstay and seat tube before ordering.
Verdict. The 2025 Range is one of the most credible high-pivot carbon eEnduro platforms on sale, with proper 170/160mm travel, Bosch CX Gen 5 power, 800Wh battery and a sizing strategy that genuinely accommodates riders from 1.55m to 1.95m. It suits riders who want a composed, quiet, square-edge-hungry enduro tool and who can live with Bosch's slightly heavier system weight versus Avinox. Buyers chasing sub-23kg system weight, full 29in wheels or simpler non-idler drivetrains should look at the Sight VLT or Avinox-powered rivals from Amflow or Commencal. Production status: current.
Frame
Carbon front triangle and rear end (alloy rear on lower tiers), 4-bar high-pivot VPS-HP rear suspension, chainstay idler, mullet 29in/27.5in wheels, internal cable routing, SRAM UDH dropout, Bosch PowerTube 800Wh integration.
Geometry · hover a row to highlight the measurement on the bike
| S | M | L | XL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 453 mm | 478 mm | 503 mm | 528 mm | 418 mm | 442 mm | 466 mm | 492 mm | 518 mm |
| Stack | 620 mm | 630 mm | 640 mm | 650 mm | 615 mm | 624 mm | 633 mm | 645 mm | 657 mm |
| Chainstay | 443 mm | 445 mm | 450 mm | 450 mm | 428 mm | 432 mm | 436 mm | 440 mm | 444 mm |
| Headtube Angle | 63.5° | 63.5° | 63.5° | 63.5° | 63° | 63° | 63° | 63° | 63° |
| Seattube Angle (eff) | 77.5° | 77.5° | 77.5° | 77.5° | 76.5° | 76.75° | 77° | 77.25° | 77.5° |
| BB Drop | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1250 mm | 1275 mm | 1300 mm | 1325 mm | 1230 mm | 1255 mm | 1280 mm | 1315 mm | 1350 mm |
| Front Centre | 807 mm | 830 mm | 850 mm | 875 mm | 802 mm | 823 mm | 844 mm | 875 mm | 906 mm |
Trims · 4
VLT £7,399 | VLT CX C1 £7,499 | C1 | C2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motor | Bosch Performance Line CX Gen 5 · 120 Nm · all trims | |||
| Battery | Bosch PowerTube 800Wh · 800 Wh · all trims | |||
| Travel F/R | 170/160 mm · all trims | |||
| Frame | Carbon · all trims | |||
| Fork | Fox 38 or RockShox Zeb, 170mm travel, 44mm offset | Fox Float 38 Factory with Grip X2 damper, 170mm travel, 44mm offset | Fox 38 Factory Float GRIP X2 170mm | RockShox ZEB Base |
| Shock | Fox Float X2 or RockShox Vivid Air, 205x65mm trunnion | Fox Float X2 Factory, 2-position platform lever, 205x65mm trunnion | Fox Factory Float X2 | RockShox Vivid Air Base |
| Headset | FSA No.55, ZS44/28.6 upper, ZS56/40 lower | FSA No.55, ZS44/28.6 upper, ZS56/40 lower | FSA No. 57 ZS, Sealed Bearing, Tapered 1-1/8" - 1.5" | — |
| Stem | Norco alloy, 40mm length, 35mm clamp | Norco alloy, 40mm length, 35mm clamp | 6061 Alloy, 40mm Length, 35mm Clamp | 6061 Alloy, 40mm Length, 35mm Clamp |
| Handlebar | Norco 6061 double-butted alloy, 800mm width, 25mm rise, 35mm clamp | Norco 6061 double-butted alloy, 800mm width, 25mm rise, 35mm clamp | Norco 6061 DB Alloy, 800mm, 25mm Rise | Norco 6061 DB Alloy, 800mm, 25mm Rise |
| Grips | WTB Wavelength, 130mm | WTB Wavelength, 130mm | WTB Wavelength, 130mm Length | WTB Wavelength, 130mm Length |
| Saddle | fi'zi:k Terra Aidon X5 | fi'zi:k Terra Aidon X5 | Fizik Terra Aidon X5 | Fizik Terra Aidon X5 |
| Seatpost | TranzX YSI08 RAD+ dropper, 150-200mm size-specific | TranzX YSI08 RAD+ dropper, 150-200mm size-specific | TranzX YSI08 RAD+ Travel Adjust Dropper, 31.6mm | TranzX YSP23KL, 31.6mm |
| Brakes | Shimano XT M8220 or TRP Slate Evo, 4-piston, 203mm front / 180mm rear rotors | Shimano Deore XT M8220, 4-piston, metallic pads, 203mm front / 180mm rear rotors | Shimano XT M8220 (203/180mm) | TRP Slate EVO (203/180mm) |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore XT Di2 or Deore M6100 / SRAM Eagle Transmission, 12-speed | Shimano Deore XT M8250 Di2, 12-speed electronic wireless, SGS cage | Shimano Deore XT RD-M8250, SGS, 12sp | Shimano Deore RD-M6100, 12spd |
| Crank | Praxis HD aluminium, 160mm | Praxis HD aluminium, 160mm | Praxis Carbon Bosch Cranks, 34T, 165mm | — |
| Shifters | Shimano XT Di2 or Deore mechanical / SRAM AXS Pod, 12-speed | Shimano Deore XT M8250 Di2, 12-speed electronic wireless | Shimano Deore XT SW-M8250-IR, 12spd | Shimano Deore SL-M6100-R, 12spd |
| Cassette | Shimano 10-51T or SRAM 10-52T, 12-speed | Shimano Deore XT M8200, 12-speed, 10-51T | Shimano Deore XT CS-M8200-12, 10-51T, 12sp | Shimano Deore CS-M6100-12, 10-51T, 12spd |
| Chain | Shimano XT M8100 or SRAM Eagle Transmission | Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed | Shimano Deore XT CN-M8100, 12sp | Shimano Deore XT CN-M8100, 12sp |
| Drivetrain | 12-speed Shimano Di2/mechanical or SRAM Eagle AXS Transmission | Shimano Deore XT Di2 12-speed electronic wireless | Shimano Deore XT Di2 12sp | Shimano Deore 12sp |
| Wheels | Crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro or WTB ST i30 alloy wheels, mullet 29in front / 27.5in rear | Crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro alloy mullet wheelset (29in front / 27.5in rear) | Mullet (29F/27.5R) | Mullet (29F/27.5R) |
| Tyres | Continental Kryptotal-F 29x2.4in front; Continental Kryptotal-R 27.5x2.4in rear (Enduro casing, Soft compound) | Continental Kryptotal-F 29x2.4in front; Continental Kryptotal-R 27.5x2.4in rear (Enduro casing, Soft compound) | Continental Kryptotal-F Enduro Soft 29x2.4 front / Continental Kryptotal-R Enduro Soft 27.5x2.4 rear | Continental Kryptotal-F Enduro Soft 29x2.4 front / Continental Kryptotal-R Enduro Soft 27.5x2.4 rear |
| Weight | 23.46 kg | 25.4 kg | 23.46 kg | — |
| Price | £7,399 | £7,499 | — | — |
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