Norco

Sight VLT Bosch A 2027

Current✎Full Power · Trail🔥 Hot · 10/10iFreshness 10/10
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Motor

Bosch Performance Line PX · 90Nm · 700W↗

Battery

Bosch PowerTube 600 · 600Wh

Travel F/R

160/150mm

Wheels

MX (29F / 27.5R)✎

Frame

Aluminium✎

Weight

23.8 kg

Price

From £3,590

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Norco Sight VLT Bosch A 2027

From £3,590

The Sight VLT Bosch A is Norco's aluminium, full-power entry into the Sight VLT line, built around the Bosch Performance Line PX motor (90 Nm, up to 700 W) and a 600 Wh Bosch PowerTube that takes an optional 250 Wh range extender. With 160 mm of fork travel and 150 mm at the rear on the VPS platform, plus a mixed 29in front / 27.5in rear wheel setup, it sits squarely in all-mountain territory. The geometry is consistent across all five sizes at a 64-degree head angle, with size-specific reach from 430 mm (S1) to 510 mm (S5) and effective seat angles steepening from 77 to 78 degrees as the frames grow.The three builds share frame, motor, battery and finishing kit, so the choice is suspension and drivetrain. The A1 is the standout for componentry: RockShox Lyrik Select+ and Super Deluxe Select+ damping paired with Shimano's wireless Deore Di2 12-speed shifting, a claimed 23.8 kg at S3. The A2 keeps the RockShox air package one tier down (Lyrik Base, Super Deluxe Base) and runs mechanical Deore shifting with an XT rear mech. The A3 is the value pick, swapping to a DVO Diamond fork and Topaz shock, Shimano CUES 11-speed and TRP Slate EVO brakes.Brakes are four-piston throughout with a 203 mm front rotor, and every build gets the aggressive Maxxis Assegai front, Minion DHR II rear tyre pairing, so grip and stopping power are not where Norco has saved money. Pricing is quoted in North American currency at launch (A1 $6,599, A2 $5,699, A3 $4,799 USD); a UK GBP RRP was not published at the time of writing.

EMTB Forums verdict

The Sight VLT Bosch A is Norco's aluminium, full-power entry into the Sight VLT line, built around the Bosch Performance Line PX motor (90 Nm, up to 700 W) and a 600 Wh Bosch PowerTube that takes an optional 250 Wh range extender. With 160 mm of fork travel and 150 mm at the rear on the VPS platform, plus a mixed 29in front / 27.5in rear wheel setup, it sits squarely in all-mountain territory. The geometry is consistent across all five sizes at a 64-degree head angle, with size-specific reach from 430 mm (S1) to 510 mm (S5) and effective seat angles steepening from 77 to 78 degrees as the frames grow.

The three builds share frame, motor, battery and finishing kit, so the choice is suspension and drivetrain. The A1 is the standout for componentry: RockShox Lyrik Select+ and Super Deluxe Select+ damping paired with Shimano's wireless Deore Di2 12-speed shifting, a claimed 23.8 kg at S3. The A2 keeps the RockShox air package one tier down (Lyrik Base, Super Deluxe Base) and runs mechanical Deore shifting with an XT rear mech. The A3 is the value pick, swapping to a DVO Diamond fork and Topaz shock, Shimano CUES 11-speed and TRP Slate EVO brakes.

Brakes are four-piston throughout with a 203 mm front rotor, and every build gets the aggressive Maxxis Assegai front, Minion DHR II rear tyre pairing, so grip and stopping power are not where Norco has saved money. Pricing is quoted in North American currency at launch (A1 $6,599, A2 $5,699, A3 $4,799 USD); a UK GBP RRP was not published at the time of writing.

Geometry read

What the numbers mean on the trail

Computed from this bike's geometry, spec and build kit — reach, wheelbase, chainstay, head and seat angles, travel, motor, weight and the fork/tyre/brake spec — and worked out per size, because a fixed chainstay can make an S and an XL feel very different.

Size

Descending

A solid all-round descender (64° head angle, 150mm) — capable in the rough and steep without being an all-out bruiser.

Playfulness

A fair bit of pop, but happiest on flowing trail rather than trials moves.

Size balance

Balanced front-to-rear in S3 (FC:RC 1.85) — weight sits evenly between the wheels.

Technical climbing

Climbs well — a 77.5° seat keeps the front planted. 700W of peak power and 90Nm of torque — a strong full-power motor.

Best suited toAll-round trail riding across mixed terrain.

No single standout trait — a balanced, versatile bike.

Watch out forNo major red flags in the S3 geometry.

The numbers are well balanced for its category.

How it stacks up vs other Full Power · Trail bikes (from 227 bikes in the database)

Weight23.8 kg0.8 kg heavier than average

Battery600 Wh105 Wh below average

Motor torque90 Nm8 Nm below average

Value for money89/100from £3,590 · comparable bikes ~£4,860

Computed from geometry + spec, not a paid review. Scores are guidance, not gospel.

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OWNERS’ REPORT

Norco Sight VLT (Shimano-era / 2025 CX) — what owners actually know

1,379 posts · 292 owners · data through May 2026

14CX: sizing runs big-for-the-number, and the shared Range frame invites long-shock builds · typical onset: At purchase (sizing) and during the first owning months (build changes).

12LEGACY (Shimano-era VLT): carbon chainstay / rocker-link / frame damage · typical onset: Chainstay: after chain jams; rocker link: with age/wear

11LEGACY (Shimano-era VLT, 2019-2024): water / charge-port and wire-harness electrical shutdowns (the used-buyer headline) · typical onset: From new in some cases; far more common in wet seasons / after pressure-washing

✓First ride on the 2025 CX: a 20-mile / 3,000ft loop with 43% battery left, 'insanely quiet descending', the high pivot 'noticeably plush on sharp edge bumps'.

Inside: the community setup plate · numbered field notes · the used-buyer checklist.

Read the full owners’ report →

Geometry · hover a row to highlight the measurement on the bike

	S1	S2	S3	S4	S5
Reach	430 mm	450 mm	470 mm	490 mm	510 mm
Stack	616 mm	625 mm	634 mm	643 mm	652 mm
Seattube	385 mm	395 mm	415 mm	445 mm	475 mm
Chainstay	432 mm	436 mm	440 mm	444 mm	448 mm
Headtube Angle	64°	64°	64°	64°	64°
Seattube Angle (eff)	77°	77.25°	77.5°	77.75°	78°
Wheelbase	1202 mm	1226 mm	1255 mm	1283 mm	1311 mm
Headtube	100 mm	110 mm	120 mm	130 mm	140 mm
BB Height	347 mm	347 mm	347 mm	347 mm	347 mm
Standover	696 mm	704 mm	706 mm	723 mm	745 mm
Front Centre	770 mm*	790 mm*	815 mm*	839 mm*	863 mm*
FC:RC	1.78	1.81	1.85	1.89	1.93

Trims · 3

	A3 £3,590	A2 £4,260	A1 £4,940
Motor	Bosch Performance Line PX · 90 Nm · all trims
Battery	Bosch PowerTube 600 · 600 Wh · all trims
Travel F/R	160/150 mm · all trims
Frame	Aluminium · all trims
Fork	DVO Diamond 36 Core, Low Speed Compression \| Rebound, 160mm, 44mm Offset	RockShox Lyrik Base RC, 160mm, 44mm offset, Fender Included	RockShox Lyrik Select+, Charger 3.2 RC2, 160mm Travel, 44mm Offset, E-MTB Rated
Shock	DVO Topaz Core, 205x60mm TR	RockShox Super Deluxe Base w/ HBO, 205x60mm TR	RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ w/ HBO, 205x60mm TR
Headset	FSA No.55 Sealed Bearing, 1 1/8" - 1.8" Tapered (ZS44/28.6 \| ZS56/40) · all trims
Stem	Norco 6061, 40mm Length, 35mm Clamp · all trims
Handlebar	Norco 6061 DB Alloy, 800mm, 25mm rise (S1,S2) - 35mm rise (S3,S4,S5) · all trims
Grips	WTB Wavelength, 140mm Length · all trims
Saddle	WTB Solano Med, 142x240 mm, Steel Rails · all trims
Seatpost	TranzX YSI34QL, 31.6mm, 125 (S1) -150mm (S2) -170mm (S3) -200mm (S4,S5)	TranzX YSI160 RAD+, 31.6mm, 125 (S1) -150mm (S2) -170mm (S3) -200mm (S4,S5)	TranzX YSI160 RAD+, 31.6mm, 125 (S1) -150mm (S2) -170mm (S3) -200mm (S4,S5)
Brakes	TRP Slate EVO, Organic Pads; levers TRP Slate EVO	Shimano Deore M6120 4-P, metallic pads; levers Shimano Deore M6100	Shimano Deore M6120 4-P, metallic pads; levers Shimano Deore M6100
Rear derailleur	Shimano CUES RD-U6000, 11sp, GS	Shimano XT RD-M8100, SGS, 12spd	Shimano Deore Di2 RD-M6250, SGS, 12spd
Crank	Prowheel Aluminum Bosch Cranks, 34T, 155mm (S1,S2,S3) - 160mm (S4,S5)	Praxis HD Aluminum Bosch Cranks, 34T, 155mm (S1,S2,S3) - 160mm (S4,S5)	Praxis HD Aluminum Bosch Cranks, 34T, 155mm (S1,S2,S3) - 160mm (S4,S5)
Shifters	Shimano CUES SL-U6000-11R, 11sp	Shimano Deore SL-M6100-R, 12spd	Shimano Deore Di2 SW-M6250-IR, 12spd
Cassette	Shimano CUES CS-LG3400-11, 11-50T, 11sp	Shimano Deore CS-M6100-12, 10-51T, 12sp	Shimano Deore CS-M6100-12, 10-51T, 12sp
Chain	Shimano CUES CN-LG500-Q, 11sp	Shimano Deore CN-M6100, 12sp	Shimano Deore CN-M6100, 12sp
Drivetrain	Shimano CUES RD-U6000, 11sp, GS; Prowheel Aluminum Bosch Cranks, 34T, 155mm (S1,S2,S3) - 160mm (S4,S5); Shimano CUES SL-U6000-11R, 11sp; Shimano CUES CS-LG3400-11, 11-50T, 11sp; Shimano CUES CN-LG500-Q, 11sp	Shimano XT RD-M8100, SGS, 12spd; Praxis HD Aluminum Bosch Cranks, 34T, 155mm (S1,S2,S3) - 160mm (S4,S5); Shimano Deore SL-M6100-R, 12spd; Shimano Deore CS-M6100-12, 10-51T, 12sp; Shimano Deore CN-M6100, 12sp	Shimano Deore Di2 RD-M6250, SGS, 12spd; Praxis HD Aluminum Bosch Cranks, 34T, 155mm (S1,S2,S3) - 160mm (S4,S5); Shimano Deore Di2 SW-M6250-IR, 12spd; Shimano Deore CS-M6100-12, 10-51T, 12sp; Shimano Deore CN-M6100, 12sp
Wheels	WTB ST Tough TCS 2.0 rims / Shimano TC500 hubs (Boost)	WTB KOM Trail i30 TCS 2.0 rims / Shimano TC500 hubs (Boost)	WTB KOM Trail i30 TCS 2.0 rims / Shimano TC500 hubs (Boost)
Tyres	Front: Maxxis Assegai 3C MaxxGrip EXO+ 29x2.5" Folding; Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II 3C MaxxGrip DD 27.5x2.4" Folding · all trims
Weight	—	—	23.8 kg
Price	£3,590	£4,260	£4,940

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