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Sight 1
A 26″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with ultra high-end components.
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$5,675| Weight | 12.3 kg |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 140 / 140mm |
| Fork | Fox |
| Shock | Fox |
| Wheels | 26″ Aluminum |
| Groupset | XTR, XT |
| Brakes | Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
156cm – 166cm
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171cm – 182cm
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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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Sept 2013
Norco are doing great things with their suspension bikes. The last couple years have seen the Canadian mob release many finely balanced dual suspension bikes with unique and cleverly engineered designs. We loved their downhill bike, the Aurum, the first variant of the 26″ wheeled Sight and more recently the first generation of 650B wheel sized …
Best looking Norco ever. Lightweight frame and dialled geometry and components to attack corners and tricky trails with confidence.
Not the liveliest rear suspension. High price tag. Delicate paintwork.
Apr 2013 · MBA Action
As 27.5-inch wheels are taking the mountain bike world by storm, there are still questions as to where the standard will fit into the big picture. Over
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
Jan 2012 · Justin Loretz
The Sight 1 is a chunky monkey for sure, but it’s fast, fun and full of trail promise
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 | FOX TALAS FIT RL 140 , 15 mm axle tapered Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX RP 23 BV 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 | Easton Haven carbon bar 20 mm rise 711 wide |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Team nicro tubular rail |
| Seatpost | Rockshox Reverb remote adjust post Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Grips | Velo Norco Lock on grips ( new design ) |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XTR mid cage |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano XT direct chainstay mount FD |
| Crank | Shimano XT 2 x 10 26/38T |
| Shifters | Shimano XT I Spec w/ indicator |
| Cassette | Shimano XT cassette |
| 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 | XT Trail wheelset |
|---|---|
| Spokes | XT Trail wheelset |
| Front Hub | XT Trail wheelset 15 mm front hub |
| Rear Hub | XT Trail wheelset 142 mm rear hub |
| Tires | Kenda Slant SIX tires 26 x 2.35 kevlar 120 TPI |
First added 10 July
Last updated 10 July
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