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Sight 3
A 26″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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$2,900| Weight | 30.2 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 140 / 140mm |
| Fork | RockShox Sektor |
| Shock | Fox |
| Wheels | 26″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 3 × 10 |
| Groupset | SLX, Deore |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
5'1" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'0" – 6'5"
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Summary
The Norco Sight is a versatile and highly capable trail bike that excels in both climbing and descending, offering a balanced and playful ride. It features a stiff and lightweight frame with well-designed suspension that performs efficiently across various conditions. While generally praised, some components like the fork and tires may have limitations in certain scenarios.
Stiff and lightweight frame
Balanced and efficient suspension performance
Playful and agile handling
Excellent climbing capabilities
Versatile for various riding conditions
Fork performance issues including creaks and stiffness
Tire limitations in mud and wear
Some hardware loosening or failures
Wide handlebar not suitable for all riders
Brake power and comfort concerns in specific builds
It is a phenomenal trail bike that does well, if not excels, in all areas.
BikerumorAn absolute blast to ride, it flattered fitness and skills while regularly saving our arses wherever we rode.
BikeRadarMore playful than a puppy on Red Bull
Flow Mountain BikeIt actively encourages playful, aggressive riding, which directly equates to fun times.
MBRIf one had to be limited to having one bike to rule them all, this would be a definite contender.
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Jun 2013 · Mike Davis
Well… Spend the same money on a 26in-wheeled Sight and you get a lighter, better-equipped bike – crucially, the 26in bike has a Fox shock rather than the X-Fusion unit here.
Oct 2012 · MBA Action
While mountain biking can be divided into countless sub-genres, the bulk of mountain bikers consider themselves trail riders. "Trailbike" is definitely a
Oct 2012
[SV_VIMEO id=”49000838″] Well done Norco. This bike sums up what trail riding is all about, fun. So far the Sight has attracted a lot of attention in the mountain bike media, we were eager to find out why. What’s this Sight all about then? Well, don’t look here if you are after a big-hitting all …
More playful than a puppy on Red Bull. Clean finish with nice touches everywhere you look. Pretty decent value with no obvious spec upgrades needed.
The rear suspension linkage bolts loosened off during first few rides, keep an eye on them. Not the stiffest frame we've ridden in comparison to the overall bike weight. Resin brake pads and rotors limit pad choice options.
Aug 2012 · Staff
The Norco Sight is a 140mm trail bike introduced at Sea Otter last year and made official at Norco’s 2012 launch in Whistler last fall. We’ve been ripping one around our local trails in NC and VA for about nine months under a few different riders. We’ve played with 650B wheels on the bike, too, …
May 2012 · Danny Milner
Norco's eye-catching new trail bike reviewed
Jul 2011
Details on Norco's latest trail bike, 29er and DH-race machine.
| Frame | SIGHT trail frame , 140 mm travel , hydroformed 6061 aluminum |
|---|---|
| Fork | Sektor dual position coil 140 mm travel Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Coil |
| Shock | Fox Float RL LV air sleeve Travel: 140mm |
| Bottom Bracket | N/A |
| Headset | FSA #57B ( tapered internal ) 1.5Ó to 1-1/8Ó |
| Stem | Norco short reach 3D forged |
| Handlebar | Norco 1Ó rise bar 740 mm width , 6061 alloy |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Comp |
| Seatpost | Norco alloy 2014 double bolt seatpost Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Wellgo alloy flat pedal |
| Grips | Velo Norco Lock on grips ( new design ) |
| Rear Derailleur | Shima no SLX |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano SLX E type direct mount |
| Crank | Shimano M-552 2pc 3 x 10 42/32/22T |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX rapid fire |
| Cassette | Shimano HG 62 |
| Chain | KMC X-10 |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano SLX hydraulic disc 180 mm rotor, Rear: Shimano SLX hydraulic disc 180 mm rotor Type: Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano SLX |
| Rims | Alex ASD 1 double wall 25 mm wide rim |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless steel 2.0 spokes |
| Front Hub | Formula alloy MTB w/disc 15 mm axle |
| Rear Hub | Formula alloy DC 25 rear 135 x 10 with QR axle |
| Tires | Kenda Slant Six tires 26 x 2.35 |
First added July 10
Last updated July 10
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