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Sight 2
A 26″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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4.070 $(3.500 €)| Weight | 12,7 kg |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 140 / 140mm |
| Fork | RockShox Revelation RC |
| Shock | Fox |
| Wheels | 26″ Aluminum |
| Groupset | XT |
| Brakes | Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
156cm – 166cm
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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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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.
Sept 2012 · Guy Kesteven
A blast – it flattered fitness and skills while regularly saving our arses
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 | Revelation RL dual position travel 140 mm 15 mm axle , tapered steer tube Travel: 140mm |
| Shock | Fox RP 2 BSD LV air sleeve Travel: 140mm |
| Bottom Bracket | N/A |
| Headset | FSA #57 E sealed ( tapered internal ) 1.5Ó to 1-1/8Ó |
| Stem | Norco short reach 3D forged |
| Handlebar | Norco 6061 butted 740 mm width 25 mm rise |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Race SL chromoly rail |
| Seatpost | Norco SL double bolt 2014 alloy post 3D forged Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Grips | Velo Norco Lock on grips ( new design ) |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano XT E type direct mount |
| Crank | Shimano XT 2 x 10 38/26T |
| Shifters | Shimano XT I Spec |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX HG-81 |
| Chain | Shimano HG-74 |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano XT ( I spec ) left front resin w/ fin, Rear: Shimano XT Resin pad with fins I spec Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano XT |
| Rims | Sun Inferno 25 (white with custom decals) |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Champion 2.0 PG |
| Front Hub | Shimano XT 15 mm front hub with center lock |
| Rear Hub | Shimano XT 142 x 12 mm rear hub |
| Tires | Kenda Slant SIX tires 26 x 2.35 kevlar |
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Last updated 10 July
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