introducing the norco Sight TQ
The Sight TQ is the lightest eMTB from Norco yet. With the same trail conquering suspension as other Sights, it brings the TQ HPR60 motor to the VLT family of bikes.
All the confidence and ability to handle rough terrain of the Sight, in Norco's lightest mid-power all-mountain eMTB yet. Sight VLT TQ is a nimble and natural feeling eMTB to confidently push your limits. Go on longer rides and charge harder with no extra weight, no extra noise, just the good stuff.
Smallest drive system in its class – with highest torque for its size
At just 1.92 kg, the TQ HPR60 system is the lightest, quietest, and smallest in its class. With 60Nm of torque, 350W of maximum power, and 200% support, Sight VLT TQ is a mid-power eMTB that focuses on optimal power-to-weight ratio and maximum efficiency.
At 580Wh, the battery has a higher capacity than other drive systems of its size, and with near invisible integration and unchanged bike kinematics you can hardly tell it's there. Add on the Range Extender for 160Wh of practical extra range to keep you out on the trails even longer.
Looks and feels like a pedal bike — with extra support to ride more
The simple and refined harmonic pin ring gearing of the drive system allows a lot of force to be transferred with just a few parts – and reduces size and weight of the unit for near-invisible integration. Thanks to its discreet integration, the all-mountain Sight geometry and kinematics are uncompromised, which combined with the low weight give the natural feel of a bike without a motor. The direct and loss-free power transmission allows the motor assistance to be adapted precisely, continuously and without delay, for a harmonious ride experience.
Initial impressions
I took the Sight TQ for a ride around Gooseberry Mesa. We started at the yurts, went up the North Rim and out to the Point before returning on the South Rim Trail. 12 miles of Southern Utah's finest gave me a pretty good idea of how this bike would feel and whether it would handle our local chunk.
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With it's high pivot design, the suspension handled Gooseberry with ease. The rearward axle path allows the wheel to move out of the way on the almost endless square edge hits. This makes getting over the obstacles easier and smoother. The geometry of the bike was spot on feeling balanced, playful, and capable.
TQ HPR60
The most notable thing about the motor was how quiet it was. The only time I could hear the whir of the electric motor was when I spun up to a high cadence trying to get some speed to go up a punchy obstacle, but did not want to shift or didn't have time to shift. In those instances, I would hear an audible whir that was still quieter than most electric motors I have ridden.
The HPR60 is small, lightweight and punches out at 60 NM. I found the power to be sufficient in most cases, but if you are looking for that "Whoo!" factor that a lot of full power bikes deliver, this isn't that bike. The assist was enough to get up and moving quickly. Plus, it kept me at a higher pace than I would have been on a similar analog bike. I did find it would stall out at super low cadence at the top of a steep, punchy climb, but it was always able to get me over the top.
Components package
The parts spec'd on the C2 that I test rode handled everything just fine. The Deore Di2 worked flawlessly, the Shimano brakes handle stopping just fine and the rest of the components did their job just fine. There wasn't anything that jumped out at me as being a weak spot. Everything was solid and handled as expected.