2023 Norco

Range C3

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

$5,799
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 170 / 170mm
ForkRockShox ZEB
ShockFox DHX2 Factory
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetSX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
Range C3
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

25 mph

Range C3

26 mph

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Spec Level

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Sizing
SM

5'0" – 5'6"

MD

5'4" – 5'9"

LG

5'7" – 6'1"

XL

5'11" – 6'4"

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Price History
Reviews
Pinkbike
Review: Norco Range VLT - The Purple Plow

Jun 2024 · Mike Kazimer

The Range VLT is a big, burly eMTB that sits in the 'shuttle truck replacement' category.

Highs
  • Great downhill performance

  • Big battery allows for big rides

  • Quicker handling than the geometry would suggest

Lows
  • Split between sizes may make sizing tricky for some riders

  • Heavy, even for a full power eMTB

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BikeRadar
Norco Range C1 review

Sep 2023 · Alex Evans

A hard-charging, speedy, controlled monster on the downs, that can be pedalled to the trailhead time and time again

Highs
  • Excellent suspension

  • Impeccable descending geometry

  • Very comfortable climber

  • Impressive spec list

  • Carbon finish is sleek

Lows
  • Price

  • Suspension bob might frustrate some

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Loam Wolf
Review: Norco Range C1

Mar 2022 · Drew Rohde

Norco prioritized the new Range with Downhill performance and they certainly exceeded, the new Range is ready to conquer everything in its path.

Highs
  • Beautiful and commands attention

  • Aggressive stance

  • Stable and composed at speed

  • Eats up chunky terrain

  • Fast AF

Lows
  • Adjusting/removing shock is a pain

  • Low rocker link

  • Doesn’t climb great

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Revolution Mountain Bike Magazine
[R]eviewed // Norco Range ‘C2’ 2022

Mar 2022 · Scotty Prendergast

Let’s not beat around the bush; you know it, we know it, we all know it… Everything new that Norco releases at moment is rad! Born and breed in the backwoods of the Canadian high country, Norco bikes have developed a very good reputation for delivering the absolute goods when it comes to mountain bikes and why wouldn’t they? The shredders from Norco Bikes have been at the helm of MTB since pretty much day dot. Words // Scotty Prendergast  […]

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Beta
The Beta Tests: Norco Range C1

Jan 2022 · Anthony Smith

A purpose-built downhill speed demon that knows what it does well and makes zero apologies for it.

Highs
  • Uncompromising speed and control

  • Size specific geometry

Lows
  • Price

  • Climbing agility

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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
Norco Range C3 2022 first ride test – A pedallable mini-DH rig?

Dec 2021 · Peter Walker

We tested the new Range C3 2022 for you! Is Norco’s high pivot enduro bruiser a mini downhill rig in disguise?

Highs
  • Inspires lots of security on steep terrain

  • Excellent composure and plush rear suspension

  • Plenty of freedom of movement

Lows
  • Spec doesn't do justice to the potential of the bike

  • Sluggish on narrow and slow trails

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Flow Mountain Bike
2022 Norco Range Review | A hefty high pivot hooligan with a need for speed

Dec 2021

The Norco Range looks mighty menacing with its low-slung coil shock, raked-out geometry and High Virtual Pivot suspension design. But could this actually be too much bike? We've been testing the 170mm travel enduro beast to find out - read on for our 2022 Norco Range C2 review.

Highs
  • Insane level of momentum on fast and rough trails

  • Huge stability and confidence-inspiring handling

  • Quiet and effortless suspension performance

  • The ZEB Ultimate brings massive front-end confidence

  • Tough and sticky tyre combo

Lows
  • It's a bloody heavy bike

  • Struggles on tighter trails and long climbs

  • Soft e*13 rims

  • Shock rebound adjuster is impossible to access without removing the shock

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NSMB
2022 Norco Range C1

Nov 2021

A DH bike in Enduro clothing.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Full Carbon, 170mm Travel, UDH, Ride Aligned™

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Hanger StandardUDH

ColorRed / Silver

Fork

RockShox ZEB, Charger R, 170mm Travel, 44mm offset

Travel170mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

FOX DHX2 Factory Coil, HSC/LSC, HSR/LSR, Custom Tune, 205x62.5mm Trunnion, 400lb/in (S), 450lb/in (M), 500lb/in (L), 550lb/in (XL)

Travel170mm

Spring TypeCoil

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB PF92

Headset

FSA #57 E Internal Sealed Bearing

Stem

e*thirteen Base, 40mm Length, 35mm Clamp

Handlebar

6061 Aluminum, 800mm, 25mm Rise

Saddle

WTB Volt 250 Sport

Seatpost

TranzX YSP-105 Adjustable Dropper, 34.9mm, 150mm (S), 170mm (M). 200mm (L, XL)

TypeDropper

Grips

DMR DeathGrip Soft, Thin (S, M), Thick (L,XL)

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM SX Eagle

Crank

Truvativ Descendent 6K, 170mm. 32T

Shifters

SRAM SX Eagle

Cassette

SRAM Eagle PG 1210, 11-50T

Chain

SRAM Eagle

Chain Guide

Custom MRP SXg

Brakes

Front: SRAM Code R, 4 Piston, Metallic Pads, Rear: SRAM Code R, 4 Piston, Metallic Pads

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Stan's Flow D, 32H, 29"

Front Hub

Sealed Bearing, 15x110mm Boost, 6 Bolt

Rear Hub

Sealed Bearing, 12x148mm Boost, XD, 6 Bolt

Tires

Front: Maxxis Assegai 2.5", DD, 3C MaxxGrip, TR, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHRII 2.4", WT, DD, 3C MaxxGrip, TR

Disc Rotors

SRAM Centerline, 200mm

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