Norco Sight Review

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Overview:

Around a year ago, Norco released their new Sight with more travel and slacker geometry. Although the previous model easily fell into the “trail bike” category, Norco designed the new model to be an all mountain quiver killer. I had the chance to ride the Sight for 4 days straight in Northwest Washington, testing it on every type of terrain imaginable to make sure this review was as informed as possible for a bike this famous.

Climbing:

By 2021 standards, this bike climbs exactly the way you’d expect from a 150mm travel bike, but maybe a bit better. There is little to no pedal bob so I never had to hit the lock out switch, and the bike’s steep seat tube puts the rider in a comfortable position for seemingly endless climbs (there were a lot of those in Washington).

Descending:

Although Norco calls the Sight an “all mountain bike,” I’d say it falls firmly in the enduro category based off of suspension and geometry numbers. The bike feels somewhere in between the Specialized Stumpjumper Evo and Transition Sentinel. Like the Sentinel, it’s a very lively bike and will be eager to get airborne, although it may require a tad more effort. Despite this, on steeper, more loose trails the bike shreds its way down, eager to roost every corner and brave every challenge, similar to the Stumpjumper Evo.

Verdict:

Call it an all mountain bike if you want, but the Sight is a versatile enduro sled, made to be ridden on gnarly trails, that combines the best parts of its competitors to make it ready for what ever comes it’s way.