Connor and Zach- Your reviews are the BEST on the tube. Glad I am a stone's throw away from your awesome shop! Now, if you could just get these bikes in stock. Keep up the great work gents!
Good vid, down to earth and honest without unnecessary fluff 👌 Trails look great and scary at the same time...such vast space it seems like you could get lost super easy 😂
Hey thanks! Glad you like it. Those trails are a ton of fun. They can be a little tricky to navigate your first time there. GoPro makes the trail seem harder to follow too.
gorgeous riding area, i'll make it there someday. trying to track the trail in front of you, quite often i can't see which way the trail goes. i'd be riding off into the brush ever other corner i think!
We are pretty lucky in Utah. It's quite a bit easier to see the trail in real life vs GoPro. Although, one of the biggest complaints about the Zen trail is it can be a little difficult to navigate. After riding it a handful of times it gets easier.
@Biker's Edge awesome review. I'm local here in SLC. Any idea how the climbing and descending would compare with the Wreckoning or the new transition sentinel V2?
Hey thanks! Haven't ridden the new Sentinel, but the Sight climbs better than the Wreckoning. On the DH I think the Sight will probably outperform the Wreckoning too with its newer, slacker geo.
@@bikersedge super helpful. I demoed a wreckoning this last weekend and felt it wandered a bit climbing. Descending was great. but the body positioning required for cornering felt awkward at first. Thanks for the feedback!
@@Bobandashleigh The Sight will be slacker and longer - generally that requires more input to get it around a corner. It can take a minute to adjust to riding with your weight a little further forward on the bike.
A good review here mate, thanks for that. I’m about to test this bike as well in a few days. I’m 5’10 and according to Norco I’m right in the middle of L. However, the reach is huge compared to my 2015 YT Capra (63mm longer) not to mention it’s a 29er. Do you think I should stick to L or I should ask the shop to provide me a M for a test as well?
How would you compare the sight to Ripmo v2 (climbing and descending)? Any more information on sizing as the Norco Sight seems to be on the longer “bigger” end. XL is at a 1301mm wheelbase 😳
I've never really thought about the Ripmo and Sight compared to each other. I guess in my head the Sight is burlier than the Ripmo. It's much slacker and longer. Norco has put a ton of time and effort into their sizing with the Ride Aligned system. I would probably feel pretty confident trusting their size guide. It's always best, though, if you can demo one first. Or at least try one on for size at a shop.
Nice job, have been waiting for a detailed review of the Sight. How would you compare this to 'enduro' bikes like the Giant Reign 29, YT Capra 29, Commencal Meta AM 29 etc? The Sight has similar suspension travel, more aggressive geo, but you mention it rides a bit like a trail bike?
The only one from your list I've ridden is the Reign 29. But, I rode the SX alloy one, so not really a fair comparison. Compared to all the "enduro" bikes I've ridden recently, mainly the SB150, Megatower, Hightower, SB130 LR SB165, the Sight rides the most like the Hightower and SB130 LR. Those are light-duty enduro bikes if that. They're probably more heavy-duty trail bikes than anything. The Sight feels sort of similar. It's not full blown enduro but it's not trail by any means - somewhere in the middle.
Sweet review.. sounds really honest :-) I was wondering about footage : how do you get so few lens flare when staring in front of sun ? Polarized filtrer ? Good job, nice flow, keep it going :-)
Thank you for the good review. I have a couple of follow up questions. Did you have a chance to ride any tight and twisty stuff on the descent (at speed)? That stuff was all open and flowy (shape wise, I know it was really rocky). I live in the PNW and I need something that can be agile and relatively nimble at speed. Also, did you try and manual it at all, or wheelie it? These new really long wheelbase bikes make me nervous, as far as being able to man handle and move them, as in you can't! Thanks!!
There were some pretty tight bits I cut out of the video because they’re so tight and techy they don’t make for good TV. The Sight felt fine there. During the whole ride I never felt like it was unmanageable. If I could manual or wheelie to save my life I would have tried more. The longer chainstays are noticeable. Combined with a long reach they take more effort to get the front of the bike off the ground. Compared to my personal SB130 LR the Sight seemed a little harder to get off the ground/manual or wheelie.
Looks like you're in the PDX area. Hit me up some time and you can take one for a spin on your local trails. (I find the Sight is a manual machine, though it requires more rider input to really corners at low speed.)
@@bikersedge Hi. Thank you for your very helpful and fast response! I appreciate it. It makes sense and is what I was suspecting, regarding the length of the bike and chainstays. Thanks!
At 6'2" Norco has you in an XL. How accurate do you feel their fixing is our is it more of a preference ie: large if you like a playful feel and XL if you like ploughing through. I'm 6'1" which press me right in the middle.
I would like to try an XL but don’t have access to one. The L felt really good and if I were to buy one I’d probably go with that size. I know the wheelbase and reach numbers I like and the L was pretty much spot on. I think there’s a little wiggle room for you at 6’1” L if you prioritize playful and XL if you like stable and fast. I used to always go XL but now with some of these new bikes the L is longer in the reach and wheelbase than a lot of XLs from last year. I guess the best thing to do would be find a shop and go do some demos.
@@bikersedge Thanks, I am waiting for some to show up. Looking for something that plows like the SB150 or Megatower. Read your write up and thought it was well done.
The Sight is more of an everyday trail bike compared to the SX. The Sx is crazy planted and quiet in chunky terrain. It's tougher to get off the ground though. The Sight is more nimble and engaging.
They’re actually pretty similar. The Hightower might have a little edge in the climbing department. It’s lighter overall and maybe slightly more efficient. Downhill I think the Sight feels a little more plush and stable. It’s been a minute since I’ve ridden the HT so take that comparison with a grain of salt.
Best reviews out of everyone doing it. You don’t use the the same adjectives as everyone else, so thanks for that.
Those are some kind words. Thanks. Glad you like them.
Connor and Zach- Your reviews are the BEST on the tube. Glad I am a stone's throw away from your awesome shop! Now, if you could just get these bikes in stock. Keep up the great work gents!
Hey thanks for the kind words!
Great reviews man! Love Zen too. I need to get down there soon. Haven't been on my bike in way too long!
Glad you like them. Zen is a great test track.
Good vid, down to earth and honest without unnecessary fluff 👌
Trails look great and scary at the same time...such vast space it seems like you could get lost super easy 😂
Hey thanks! Glad you like it.
Those trails are a ton of fun. They can be a little tricky to navigate your first time there. GoPro makes the trail seem harder to follow too.
Connor, love your reviews.
Hey thanks. Glad you like them!
gorgeous riding area, i'll make it there someday. trying to track the trail in front of you, quite often i can't see which way the trail goes. i'd be riding off into the brush ever other corner i think!
We are pretty lucky in Utah. It's quite a bit easier to see the trail in real life vs GoPro. Although, one of the biggest complaints about the Zen trail is it can be a little difficult to navigate. After riding it a handful of times it gets easier.
@Biker's Edge awesome review. I'm local here in SLC. Any idea how the climbing and descending would compare with the Wreckoning or the new transition sentinel V2?
Hey thanks! Haven't ridden the new Sentinel, but the Sight climbs better than the Wreckoning. On the DH I think the Sight will probably outperform the Wreckoning too with its newer, slacker geo.
@@bikersedge super helpful. I demoed a wreckoning this last weekend and felt it wandered a bit climbing. Descending was great. but the body positioning required for cornering felt awkward at first. Thanks for the feedback!
@@Bobandashleigh The Sight will be slacker and longer - generally that requires more input to get it around a corner. It can take a minute to adjust to riding with your weight a little further forward on the bike.
Yep, awesome trail for testing mountain bikes!
A good review here mate, thanks for that. I’m about to test this bike as well in a few days. I’m 5’10 and according to Norco I’m right in the middle of L. However, the reach is huge compared to my 2015 YT Capra (63mm longer) not to mention it’s a 29er. Do you think I should stick to L or I should ask the shop to provide me a M for a test as well?
This bike is really, really big. I'd definitely suggest at least sitting on both sizes. But, I'd be willing to bet you're better off on a L.
Great review but if your 6,2 should be on a xl
I'm a little under 6'2" and only had access to a L. I've been enjoying riding slightly more nimble and agile bikes these days and the L felt awesome.
How would you compare the sight to Ripmo v2 (climbing and descending)? Any more information on sizing as the Norco Sight seems to be on the longer “bigger” end. XL is at a 1301mm wheelbase 😳
I've never really thought about the Ripmo and Sight compared to each other. I guess in my head the Sight is burlier than the Ripmo. It's much slacker and longer.
Norco has put a ton of time and effort into their sizing with the Ride Aligned system. I would probably feel pretty confident trusting their size guide. It's always best, though, if you can demo one first. Or at least try one on for size at a shop.
Nice job, have been waiting for a detailed review of the Sight. How would you compare this to 'enduro' bikes like the Giant Reign 29, YT Capra 29, Commencal Meta AM 29 etc? The Sight has similar suspension travel, more aggressive geo, but you mention it rides a bit like a trail bike?
The only one from your list I've ridden is the Reign 29. But, I rode the SX alloy one, so not really a fair comparison. Compared to all the "enduro" bikes I've ridden recently, mainly the SB150, Megatower, Hightower, SB130 LR SB165, the Sight rides the most like the Hightower and SB130 LR. Those are light-duty enduro bikes if that. They're probably more heavy-duty trail bikes than anything. The Sight feels sort of similar. It's not full blown enduro but it's not trail by any means - somewhere in the middle.
@@bikersedge Sounds like a good balance, thanks for the reply
Sweet review.. sounds really honest :-) I was wondering about footage : how do you get so few lens flare when staring in front of sun ? Polarized filtrer ? Good job, nice flow, keep it going :-)
Why thank you! I don’t have any filters or anything. I’m pretty meticulous about keeping the lens clean. That certainly helps.
Thank you for the good review. I have a couple of follow up questions. Did you have a chance to ride any tight and twisty stuff on the descent (at speed)? That stuff was all open and flowy (shape wise, I know it was really rocky). I live in the PNW and I need something that can be agile and relatively nimble at speed. Also, did you try and manual it at all, or wheelie it? These new really long wheelbase bikes make me nervous, as far as being able to man handle and move them, as in you can't! Thanks!!
There were some pretty tight bits I cut out of the video because they’re so tight and techy they don’t make for good TV. The Sight felt fine there. During the whole ride I never felt like it was unmanageable.
If I could manual or wheelie to save my life I would have tried more. The longer chainstays are noticeable. Combined with a long reach they take more effort to get the front of the bike off the ground. Compared to my personal SB130 LR the Sight seemed a little harder to get off the ground/manual or wheelie.
Looks like you're in the PDX area. Hit me up some time and you can take one for a spin on your local trails. (I find the Sight is a manual machine, though it requires more rider input to really corners at low speed.)
@@bikersedge Hi. Thank you for your very helpful and fast response! I appreciate it. It makes sense and is what I was suspecting, regarding the length of the bike and chainstays. Thanks!
@@dsanfdsa1 Thanks for your offer. I am in PDX. It'd be cool to meet up for a ride at Sandy sometime. Cheers.
At 6'2" Norco has you in an XL. How accurate do you feel their fixing is our is it more of a preference ie: large if you like a playful feel and XL if you like ploughing through. I'm 6'1" which press me right in the middle.
I would like to try an XL but don’t have access to one. The L felt really good and if I were to buy one I’d probably go with that size. I know the wheelbase and reach numbers I like and the L was pretty much spot on. I think there’s a little wiggle room for you at 6’1” L if you prioritize playful and XL if you like stable and fast. I used to always go XL but now with some of these new bikes the L is longer in the reach and wheelbase than a lot of XLs from last year. I guess the best thing to do would be find a shop and go do some demos.
@@bikersedge Thanks, I am waiting for some to show up. Looking for something that plows like the SB150 or Megatower. Read your write up and thought it was well done.
Well thanks!
If it helps I haven’t ridden a bike this entire year that plows as well as the 150. There’s something special about that one.
@@bikersedge It helps. The price is too far out there for me. Do you have opinions on Nukeproof Mega?
Haven't ridden one so I can't really vouch for it.
Great review, how does the sight compare to the reign sx you tested?
The Sight is more of an everyday trail bike compared to the SX. The Sx is crazy planted and quiet in chunky terrain. It's tougher to get off the ground though. The Sight is more nimble and engaging.
Great review.
Why thank you!
This is a bike I am really considering the sight or the Hightower
Both great choices.
@@bikersedge good to know which would you go with ?!
How does this bike compare to the Optic? Is the sight noticeably more sluggish?
Yes. It rides like a much bigger bike.
Hollow knock from the rear end... any luck chasing that down?
Not yet. I need to jump on another one and see if it's something with the design, or just the particular bike I rode.
@@bikersedge I've come across 4 carbon Sights that make the same noise. Not a huge deal, but I'm really curious as to what's going on there.
@@scvkurt03 Interesting. By the end of the ride I didn't really notice but I'm with you. I want to know why.
how tall are you? just want to know what size to look at
I'm 6'2" (Thats probably a little generous) I could ride either a L or an XL.
And this vs HT2?
They’re actually pretty similar. The Hightower might have a little edge in the climbing department. It’s lighter overall and maybe slightly more efficient. Downhill I think the Sight feels a little more plush and stable.
It’s been a minute since I’ve ridden the HT so take that comparison with a grain of salt.
I take it that was a 29” ?
Ha. Yeah I should have maybe mentioned that. It was the 29er.
Thanks for the review mate, I’m getting the A1 or 2. 👍🏻
Dude half the time I couldn’t tell where the trail was
Neither could I.
@@bikersedge Haha...
Is the thumbnail supposed to be the duct taped banana on the canvas? If yes whoever had the idea is a genius
Ha. You might be the first person to put it together! Thanks!
amazing....wow...
Since when did bikes become so political?
Progressive, conservative...jeez-just tell me if the bike is gangsta or not
Gangsta as hell.
Biker's Edge Perfect-speaking my language now.
Ha, thanks for the review