2020 Norco Sight Review: Bigger, Burlier, and Better
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- čas přidán 9. 02. 2020
- The Sight hit the gym and came back bigger and burlier for 2020 - what does that mean out on the trail?
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Interesting how the "All Mountain" tag for this bike didn't really make much difference, since the Norco Enduro team were all running Sight - not Range - with 170mm forks this summer. I get the Range is more of a DH bike with a climbing drivetrain and single-crown fork, but it says a lot that their Enduro racers chose the Sight over that.
Been stoked on the 27.5 sight A1!
These guys definitely deliver a lot of value for the $$. That Sight looks like a no shit just do it, send it, whatever package.
Man Norco steppin up nicely this year!
Grim donut due in 2033?
They already sis a part 2
I love your mountain bikes
I got a 2023 Sight this year, A2 Shimano spec. I am a heavier rider but I really feel how easy it is to bottom out the rear shock, took me a while to figure it out. Absolutely love the bike though, the first word that comes to mind is speed. It carries so much speed through bumps and feels like the tires are glued to the ground until you hit a jump or pop off a rock where it feels surprisingly poppy. Its also incredibly comfy to ride.
Got the 2020 fs1 and can't rave about it more. Norco really showing they can adjust when needed
I still remeber Jackson Goldstone riding Norco sight with i think 26 or 24 inch wheels
Planted is a great term for this bike, last bike was great to flow and jump but a bit sketchy in chunk, this thing navigates chunk great but feel like a bit of work in the flow.
How does the Ripmo AF stand against this Norco? #Pinkbike
And that's always nice
i think we should make all-mountain a mini freeride category 🤣
Quick question guys what bike would be a little more aggressive descending for some weekend bike park days. I like this geometry, maybe a Capra 29, Meta 29, or something like a Patrol or Canyon Torque?! Looking for alloy too.
My local ski hill is opening up as a bike park with lift access. Also we have hundreds of local trails in my area that the Sight would be a no brainer bike for. My interests lean towards the downhill side of things but the Sight still stands out to me. Would the Norco Range be a better pick if i still want to ride local trails but have a better suited bike for the bike park? Open to other suggestions as well
So you can probably ride this on a casual trail with mates but if you want to get a little bit rowdy hit the good stuff it’s there !!! Looking at slight A3 test Ride it no lock out back shock but did not find Pedal Bob that much not bad actually up hill
I'm ordering the 2021 sight a3 tomorrow. Plan on upgrading the rear shock in near future. Do you know if I can put a sweet coil shock on her?
I am looking at a norco fluid ht 2, do yall think this would be a good beginner biker?
A comparison to a Ripmo would be nice!!
Sight A3 compared to a Ripmo AF. I would love to know the differences in regards to climbing and descending.
I can't tell if they like the bike. I like reviews when someone claims 'this thing rocks' or 'yeah it's no different than any other bike.' is the suspension awesome, is it harsh, compared to x, etc.
How does it compare to the fluid FS . I really want 29" wheels but that's not an option on the small frame of the FS. I'm an Older rider, been riding for years, but can't play the young mans game. so DH is out. I don't need the big travel. That's why I like the FS. Pros/Cons? any suggestions.
in my opinion, it seems like norco full suspension trail bikes are more subject to rider size, whereas GT bikes have more forgiveness towards rider height and arm length. it would seem that the norco will be a better riding bike.
Can you do a review or the sight in aluminum and 27.5 no one else is doing it
Ross Hannigan czcams.com/video/wx4SopDQu0Y/video.html
I’m stilling trying to get my rear Shock set properly on my sight
Where 2 buy the complete bike?
Could you guys review the Norco Fluid FS 1
Just bought a 2023 A1. The chainstay protection had been extended, and I don’t hear any cable rattle.
I need ittttttttttttttttttttt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I can attest. It's a sick bike. Should have renamed it because it is nothing like the old sight.
I saw other reviews where they classed the sight in with the enduro class! I wonder what Norco is gonna do for their enduros?
Johnny Dammit Just you wait! There’s rumours the HSP frame will be used on a new Range
Name of the intro beat??? my dudes
100% ignorant question here. Would you recommend or even consider a fox 40 fork up front on this sight in a 27.5 (s). Wanting this for my first build and would like it to be a one and done build but I know that won’t be the case but I’d like to get close. All answers are welcome and wanted.
will it mullet?
Which model of Norco Sight is that?
Because i can't find it on their website!
They have build kits program where u pick ur frame, sus and wheels. So they probably just did that.
It's the Sight C1. I also couldn't find it because it's not available in the Czech Republic... Switched to Germany and it's there - for cool 7000€ :) If I was in for one of these I'd go with the Shimano/Fox equipped C2 for quite a bit less.
Anyway, it's got a bit too much travel for my use, but I'm seriously considering the Optic. I wish it was available with Shimano 12speed...
Ripmo af vs Norco sight?
I was also wondering about this
Same
Ditto
Sight or hightower?
Is that fork as good as the red lyrik everyone uses in EWS?
The same fork but without red lowers.
Jeeez sooo sweeet 😱
The Sight A2 looks to be good value for money and fits in my budget but it's heavy as shit. 16.2kg/35.9lbs, how does this translate on the trails? Is it actually an issue?
I ride the purple A2 and have added a small frame bag, cush core front and rear and riding 29. I use it more for enduro side of riding, but do plenty of trail riding. The bike with water and tools weighs in at 41 pounds, and thats mostly my fault. I could definitely keep it lighter but it honestly climbs so well! Obviously it shines on the descents but once I got it dialed to my liking the climbing felt extremely comfortable and smooth. Dont be a weight weenie. You're just getting stronger.
@@buckeyee3 I have the sight A1 with cush core, no tool bag and it weights 37 lbs. I don't notice the extra weight at all. It is 5 lbs heavier than my old bike but is fast as grease lighting. I only pedal and have do mega rides with the bike (40km and 2000m on the regular) the weight only makes you stronger in my opinion.
It doesn’t really light a fire under my ass with regards to excitement, but the geometry does interest me.
Any plans to review the new Range??
TNW84 new sight is basically same sight as last year. When they release the new one next year it’s gonna be a whole different bike.
Will Foster What changes are expected? The 170/150 platform is pretty sweet
I’m torn between the 2020 Optic or the 2020 Kona process 153 for my first full suspension bike.
I'd go with the Optic for sure!
Thomas Purdy thats what I’m thinking too. Pink bike raved about the new optic. I’d love to try it out myself
The Optic was our Bike of the Year, and for good reason. But it wouldn't hurt to go out and test ride both!
2 very different bikes, what kind of trails do you ride?
I just got off an optic today and man it's a sweet bike! Climbs like crazy tons of traction, and absolutely shreds for a small travel bike! I'm between a sight and an optic!
Great review, at 5 11” I guess you were on the large?I am about to buy the A2 but torn between sizes. I am 5 9”,I had a demo on trails on the Medium and it felt snug when seated but I didn’t notice it on the trail, felt good. I have ridden a large on tarmac and it felt good seated but obviously I haven’t tried on the trail, I have seen a few reviews and for my height they are saying a medium as it’s big bike, any thoughts?? Norco site puts me on a large too.
Medium but add a 50mm stem.
Hey mate I know this was sometime ago... did you go for the A2 Medium?
I just bought the 2021 a2 large and I’m 177cm (5’9”). This thing still feels huge.. only ridden on bitumen so I could still swap for the M. I did test the M and it felt snug but more something I could throw around.
Just seeing what your opinion is ?
@@matty_kaye hello mate, yes I sold the Large, it was too big and I actually had a few terrible rides on it and went over the bars on a really easy section, so binned it, took a little loss and bought the Medium, i slid the seat right back on rails and it’s perfect mate, I’m the same size as you, the large was un responsive and sluggish, the M is much more playful. Hope this helps. I have a few vids on my channel on the M, but haven’t been out filming much lately.
@@Brummieinthesun Thanks so much mate.. this has been on my mind since i bought it 3 days ago and I haven’t wanted to take it to the trails just yet because of this!
I might give them a call and see if I can swap . It’s so much money to be second guessing.
@@matty_kaye you can swap at 99 bikes, you have 30 days. Get the M you won’t regret it. I’m taking mine to some bike park style flow trails next weekend so will be great to experience that as we normally ride tech, it should eat them up 🤙🏻🤙🏻
Whistler bike park capable?
I’d say
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XimerTracks - Sub To Me Yeah. When they said “pink bike”, I felt that too...
Grim donut part 2?
Grimm donut soon?
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No more Mikey Geiger? 😁😄
Pressfit, a problem?
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Grim Cyber Donut 2077?
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Not 1st. 😎
It went together easily in less than an hour. czcams.com/users/postUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L Make sure the front fork is forward or the pedals will hit the front tire. Tires are both a little soft so it needs air before I ride it. The rear wheel didn't come with a clamp regular bolts hold it on. The front had the clamp. No scratches out of box. Rims are a little off with a slight wobble. They could have spent more time with the spoke tool fixing the run out. So far out of the box I'm happy with it. I did replace the pedals with a nice aftermarket set. After riding it a bit my A$$ is a bit sore so I ordered another seat. Overall I'm nearly 60 and didn't ride a bike in 30 years. I like my new 29" Schwinn. It will be used for casual rides with my friend.
130mm rear travel on the old one? Huhhh my 15 has 140
just the 29"
Wow, -1000$ for the XT/slx build wich is even better than those sram drivetrains that always broke. XT has stronger clutch too.
Yeah... I'm considering the Optic, I wish they did it in SLX/XT too :( Could get it rebuilt, LBS seems receptive to such ideas, but a relatively expensive bike would get even expensiver...
Looks like my Trek Fuel Ex!🏆
Whaaaat ? I have a 2019 EX and nah I don't see much resemblance. The geo is visibly different
clonoid must be my old eyes😂
6700$? For a Norco? You must be kiddin.
Meteor Media 8k in Australia for top model but since I work at a Norco dealer bike shop I’ll get a hacking discount!
Got to tell Norco to return this Trek Slash immediately. 🤭
Well, the looks might be similar, but isn't the geo quite a bit more modern on the Sight? (Sry, too lazy to check myself ;)
Nothing like the slash, different geometry, different suspension linkage, rides different, completely different bike
If you disliked this video then tell me why
Because its not the grim donut.
Filip Dagerholt where is grim donut
Coz he left u hanging wondering if it's a ripper or not. I think he's come to the conclusion its so so. I'm still considering this bike. Think it would be the best do all bike on market. Mabye sc hightower better but not the killer geo numbers and way more pricey.???
looks like a slash
Too bad the suspension doesn’t work with heavier riders.
It's fine for me at 210lb.
Why do you say that? What doesnt work?
Starsky 83 acording to previews the small shock and high leverage ratio can’t handle bigger weights, bottoms out easily. Also the ride aligned doest’n have setups for riders above 109kg and with the 109kg you are on the limit psi of the shock. Also heard that shocks all ready have maximun amount of volume spacer at stock, and still blows out thru the travel too easily.
@@sambolo with gear Im 104kgs and 188cm tall so a large heavy rider. I asked as I have the opposite problem. Ride align have me running really high pressures in the fork but even worse is the rebound is so fast the bike is uncontrollable (my local trails are very steep and rocky though to be fair). I also cant bottom it out, even if I try on drops and jumps. The fork stock as two tokens of 5 and the rear has 2 of 3 I believe. Im not an advanced rider but a metre drop gets me using about 2/3 of travel. After a few weeks Ive given up on the ride aligned thing and just tuning it myself. But not sure if I should increase sag vs remove volume spacers. The sus is so harsh I might as well be riding a XC bike lol
Cool video but I think yedi is better
Carter Muszkiewicz why
Gabriel Scott it’s a good brand and the bikes are very good at climbing
Gabriel Scott it’s a good brand and the bikes are very good at climbing
@@cartermuszkiewicz9933 So what youre saying is, that youre a fanboy.
Amazing.
CZcams User why are you mad?
Why.. why talking so fast ?!
Talk fast, listen faster!!
Yanko Hristov, now just imagine if I drank coffee... I blame my East Coast roots.
I’m working on slowing it down, but in the meantime I made sure the subtitles for this video are accurate, which should help if you’re having trouble keeping up. - Mike
On you tube you can slow down play speed. This might be a good solution for you.
@@pinkbike dont ever slow down...
Watch at 1.5x and drink red bull👊🏼