I got the 2023 Sight A3 great Specs little heavy (xl) 37 lbs went tubeless dropped it down to 35 👍 replaced the bar stem with a -17 degrees and 70mm reach cut the 800 bar to 760mm and now it’s fantastic .
@@GoodTrails Got the burnt orange, it's an amazing ride. My thoughts on the bike are exactly as yours. Maybe we'll cross paths next season hopefully will get more riding in !!!
I just picked up a 2023 Norco Fluid A2 like your buddy was riding (except I got the blue/black/gold colour scheme instead of his silver/red) and the Ride Aligned setup guide really is some good stuff. I gave the shop my recommended settings, they set it up when they built up the bike and it’s been great straight out of the gate. I’m very happy with the new Fluid and I’m glad you’re enjoying the Sight. I think the 130/140mm travel, much like your Stumpy, is perfect for Ontario trails and hopefully I’ll get a chance to venture into some of what Quebec has to offer this year too.
The fluid a2 is super nice.. Rob was having trouble with the trp brakes, how are yours? If you are looking for a really nice spot in QC - about 45 minutes from Ottawa is Mont Ste Marie. MSM is perfect for the fluid and you can camp for free in the parking lot.
@@GoodTrails all good so far on the TRPs. Solid bite after bedding them in and I’m liking the lever feel/modulation. That said, I only got a couple of rides in before the snow started to fly so I can’t really report on reliability yet. Thanks for the recommendation. I’ve got a buddy in Ottawa I should visit anyway so I’ll have to bring the bike along. :)
thanks, I was thinking the sight Júnior for my little one, could not find one when she was ready for it. But clearly you put it back on the radar for her next one.
@@GoodTrails Thanks, Yes I am in Ontario. thank you very much for the offer. Right now she is very happy with her bike. Hopefully she will not out grow it to soon, but she jumped 2 shoe sizes just about. When does move on, we will have to see what riding path she will take. How aggressive, currently she only wants to ride park. Have a great winter. Any chance you will release some videos?
@@nostr8ghtlinzs596 nice! Very cool I have a lot of skiing videos on the way from Quebec, New York, and maybe a trip to blue…. Probably a fat biking video too
@@GoodTrails great! the little skies, i snowboard, addicted to it. years ago, about 15, thought about make Snowboarding videos, but ... was thinking about make some basic ones now with the questions that I have been asked over the years. But time... I will be happily awaiting yours. But blue? 20-25 minute waits. Bromont is the best value I think, Termblant is nice, but costs. St Anne was also nice, but could use a few more runs. That place was very family oriented. Le Massif, only there 1 day. -47 at 10:00 without the wind chill. Need to go back to get a proper feel. But it was more about mature skier in terms of other services offered. Like bands and drinks I can go on all day. Try MSLM, i can give you a detailed break down of the difference between that place and blue. .... i better stop now
@@nostr8ghtlinzs596 I’ve heard good things about all of those hills! It all depends where I am, a lot of my weekends are spent back in Southern Ontario. I went to Holiday Valley in Ellicotville over Christmas break and it was excellent. I also went to Whiteface a month ago, it was also excellent. The best place I have skied is still Tremblant tho, but so expensive. Skiing is starting to get as expensive as MTB lol
@@GoodTrails I wonder if it's the same Justin we're thinking of. I love WR1's story and how they operate which made me want one even more. Congrats on the new bike!
@@GoodTrails Yup, that's him! Finally got to meet him in person at the shoe (my friends have talked about him at the shop when bringing their bikes in for servicing). I only recognized him because of his bike. He was super nice, informative and chill. Even let me ride his Arrival down despicable me. From there I knew what I wanted to get and around that time too, WR1 announced their 170. Went to Evolution cycles and put my deposit in a couple weeks later & the rest is history.
Nice one Tyler … I got the 2021 Sight a2 2 years ago and still love it. So stable in the air. I’m on 27.5 wheels but have just added the 2023 Range C2 29. Only 3 rides on that one. I love the Norco ride aligned feature. Only difference on the sight was I added about 6psi in the fork
Wow I would love to ride both of those bikes! I would like to see what a lightweight 27.5 wheel and tire set, plus a steeper head tube set up would do for the sight. It so burly already, I can’t imagine how Gnarly the range must be!
@Good Trails since you like jump lines and drop offs, aluminum is definitely the better choice over carbon. To bad titanium frames are crazy expensive with very few full squish setups. That would be my dream frame material for a full suspension bike if money was no object.
Thanks! I think so too! There has been so much hype around the fluid and I think that will point people looking for a bigger bike toward the Sight. My friend Rob was riding the fluid in this video. It’s also very nice
If you are considering a Norco and you live in Canada let me know - I can help you out! I like the Sight, but the Fluid and the Optic look really nice too
I just ordered a sight C2 29 inch , large , shimano package instead of sram I’m sure I won’t be disappointed . What are little upgrades you’d recommend. Obviously I have my preferences on seat , grips and peddles . Have you ever heard of cascade components links . They have really good reviews. Also might consider a coil rear
recently acquired a Norco Sight A3. Won't be doing any enduro trails for a long time. Can't afford those pricey components. For light trail riding, getting to work, and for a weekend coutnry roads tour during Winter, it handles very nice.
I had a 2020 sight A1 green, it was a really nice bike and a pleasure to ride, sold it as im more into free ride stuff though, my wife has a 2021 sight C3.
That Stumpjumper didn't owe you anything! That'll be a big upgrade for you, especially the Lyrik up front. Enjoy! I'm still riding a used Giant Trance I bought from Rob in 2017. Barely an original part left, the frame was cracked in half and carbon repaired. It's over-forked, over shocked, and with an angleset. Looking forward to upgrading one day, but not yet.
The stumpy was ready to move and so was I. It went to a good home so I am happy about that. I know that Trance, Rob and I went to Vermont in 2017 and he was on that bike. If you dig far back far enough, there is a video somewhere on this channel from that trip!
Love camp fortune, so underated! You running cushcore front and rear? And how are you liking it? I found Bromont /fortune brutal for flats last season lol
Yeah I’m very lucky to be close by! Cushcore is essential, I destroyed my old wheels without it in a matter of a dozen rides at CF. I’m looking forward to riding the sight at Bromont this summer
Much better than the Stumpy! The weight distribution is totally different on this bike thanks to the slacker head angle and larger size. I don’t have to manhandle the front end nearly as much to keep the bike on the trail. As a result my hands are feeling much better. That being said I have only rode the bike 3 times and have yet to have a big lift day.
@@GoodTrails that’s great news to hear man I’m glad you like the new bike check back with me and see how you feeling on a big lift day. I ended up ordering the vorsprung coil kit since I have a zeb it it’s a really stiff fork I tried playing around with the settings but ultimately I’m going the coil route. I’ll check back when I install it and test it out. Maybe it’ll help you and your hand situation if it still persists🤙
I know what you mean. Your bike is still nice too, so it’s hard to justify just to be more Canadian lol. If I could have done 2019 all over I would have bought the Stumpy expert but I am loving the high end spec on the Norco
I don’t remember, I punched in my height and weight using norcos ride aligned calculator, and it felt great! I do remember they reccomended 270psi in the rear but that was a little stiffer than I wanted to I dropped it to 240
@@mike_millard Will do. It depends on the corner really... the stumpy had a twitchier front end and could really turn quickly. This bike holds traction better on big turns.
I got the 2023 Sight A3 great Specs little heavy (xl) 37 lbs went tubeless dropped it down to 35 👍 replaced the bar stem with a -17 degrees and 70mm reach cut the 800 bar to 760mm and now it’s fantastic .
my dream bike right there
enjoy it 👍
Congrats on the new bike dude! It looks super sick!
Yah dude, it’s exactly what I was looking for. Bigger than the Stumpy and smaller than the enduro. We’ll have to go riding this year
Got the A2 3wks ago and loving it !!!
The a2 looks like an incredible value! And it comes in black
@@GoodTrails Got the burnt orange, it's an amazing ride. My thoughts on the bike are exactly as yours. Maybe we'll cross paths next season hopefully will get more riding in !!!
Thanks for the tow in Tyler! The Sight looks dialled ❤ Fortune 🤘
Any time dude! See you next season
"one may say I bought this bike SIGHT unseen" 😂 Appreciate that and great video! Excited to see you rip the new bike
Comedy!
I just picked up a 2023 Norco Fluid A2 like your buddy was riding (except I got the blue/black/gold colour scheme instead of his silver/red) and the Ride Aligned setup guide really is some good stuff. I gave the shop my recommended settings, they set it up when they built up the bike and it’s been great straight out of the gate.
I’m very happy with the new Fluid and I’m glad you’re enjoying the Sight. I think the 130/140mm travel, much like your Stumpy, is perfect for Ontario trails and hopefully I’ll get a chance to venture into some of what Quebec has to offer this year too.
The fluid a2 is super nice.. Rob was having trouble with the trp brakes, how are yours? If you are looking for a really nice spot in QC - about 45 minutes from Ottawa is Mont Ste Marie. MSM is perfect for the fluid and you can camp for free in the parking lot.
@@GoodTrails all good so far on the TRPs. Solid bite after bedding them in and I’m liking the lever feel/modulation. That said, I only got a couple of rides in before the snow started to fly so I can’t really report on reliability yet.
Thanks for the recommendation. I’ve got a buddy in Ottawa I should visit anyway so I’ll have to bring the bike along. :)
thanks, I was thinking the sight Júnior for my little one, could not find one when she was ready for it. But clearly you put it back on the radar for her next one.
If you are from Ontario, I can talk to some people for you. Let me know!
@@GoodTrails Thanks, Yes I am in Ontario. thank you very much for the offer. Right now she is very happy with her bike. Hopefully she will not out grow it to soon, but she jumped 2 shoe sizes just about. When does move on, we will have to see what riding path she will take. How aggressive, currently she only wants to ride park. Have a great winter. Any chance you will release some videos?
@@nostr8ghtlinzs596 nice! Very cool
I have a lot of skiing videos on the way from Quebec, New York, and maybe a trip to blue…. Probably a fat biking video too
@@GoodTrails great! the little skies, i snowboard, addicted to it. years ago, about 15, thought about make Snowboarding videos, but ... was thinking about make some basic ones now with the questions that I have been asked over the years. But time... I will be happily awaiting yours. But blue? 20-25 minute waits. Bromont is the best value I think, Termblant is nice, but costs. St Anne was also nice, but could use a few more runs. That place was very family oriented. Le Massif, only there 1 day. -47 at 10:00 without the wind chill. Need to go back to get a proper feel. But it was more about mature skier in terms of other services offered. Like bands and drinks I can go on all day. Try MSLM, i can give you a detailed break down of the difference between that place and blue. .... i better stop now
@@nostr8ghtlinzs596 I’ve heard good things about all of those hills! It all depends where I am, a lot of my weekends are spent back in Southern Ontario. I went to Holiday Valley in Ellicotville over Christmas break and it was excellent. I also went to Whiteface a month ago, it was also excellent. The best place I have skied is still Tremblant tho, but so expensive. Skiing is starting to get as expensive as MTB lol
Welcome back to the Norco gang :)
Wooo very stoked to be back. New bike is much better than my 2004 a-line
Awesome video review!!!!
New bike day is the best feeling! I bought a 2023 We Are One Arrival 170 SP2 late November. Can't wait to start riding it next season!
Nice dude, my buddy Justin has on of those and they are sick! I’m pumped to be back on a Canadian brand
@@GoodTrails I wonder if it's the same Justin we're thinking of. I love WR1's story and how they operate which made me want one even more. Congrats on the new bike!
@@dehumanizer21 Justin Skinner
@@GoodTrails Yup, that's him! Finally got to meet him in person at the shoe (my friends have talked about him at the shop when bringing their bikes in for servicing). I only recognized him because of his bike. He was super nice, informative and chill. Even let me ride his Arrival down despicable me. From there I knew what I wanted to get and around that time too, WR1 announced their 170. Went to Evolution cycles and put my deposit in a couple weeks later & the rest is history.
@@dehumanizer21 that’s awesome. I’d love to ride one of those. It’s so sick that they are made in Canada
Nice one Tyler … I got the 2021 Sight a2 2 years ago and still love it. So stable in the air. I’m on 27.5 wheels but have just added the 2023 Range C2 29. Only 3 rides on that one.
I love the Norco ride aligned feature. Only difference on the sight was I added about 6psi in the fork
Wow I would love to ride both of those bikes! I would like to see what a lightweight 27.5 wheel and tire set, plus a steeper head tube set up would do for the sight. It so burly already, I can’t imagine how Gnarly the range must be!
@@GoodTrails just sent a pic of my sight with a coil instead of the air shock and a clip hitting a 9m step down on the range. Check your Instagram msg
You're gonna love it! 🔥
I definitely watched a lot of your videos before pulling the trigger. I am really happy with it so far but I’ve yet to pedal up MSM lol
@@GoodTrails It just might be the perfect bike for around here.
Nice buddy! Enjoy the new rig :D \m/
Thanks Robbis. I am pumped!
Great new bike. For the money it's a beast, on my short list for my next bike.
Yup! It was a decision between high spec and aluminum vs low spec and carbon. I think I made the right choice for 90 percent of my riding
@Good Trails since you like jump lines and drop offs, aluminum is definitely the better choice over carbon. To bad titanium frames are crazy expensive with very few full squish setups. That would be my dream frame material for a full suspension bike if money was no object.
Congrats! I think the Norco Sight is going to be a popular one this year.
Thanks! I think so too! There has been so much hype around the fluid and I think that will point people looking for a bigger bike toward the Sight. My friend Rob was riding the fluid in this video. It’s also very nice
@@GoodTrails Sick! Yeah I’ve definitely checked out the Fluid. I sold my Stumpjumper too- not sure which trail bike next.
If you are considering a Norco and you live in Canada let me know - I can help you out!
I like the Sight, but the Fluid and the Optic look really nice too
I just ordered a sight C2 29 inch , large , shimano package instead of sram
I’m sure I won’t be disappointed . What are little upgrades you’d recommend.
Obviously I have my preferences on seat , grips and peddles .
Have you ever heard of cascade components links .
They have really good reviews.
Also might consider a coil rear
recently acquired a Norco Sight A3. Won't be doing any enduro trails for a long time. Can't afford those pricey components. For light trail riding, getting to work, and for a weekend coutnry roads tour during Winter, it handles very nice.
Nice! The A3 looks like an amazing value. I would have no problem recommending it to people!
I had a 2020 sight A1 green, it was a really nice bike and a pleasure to ride, sold it as im more into free ride stuff though, my wife has a 2021 sight C3.
Nice!
That Stumpjumper didn't owe you anything! That'll be a big upgrade for you, especially the Lyrik up front. Enjoy! I'm still riding a used Giant Trance I bought from Rob in 2017. Barely an original part left, the frame was cracked in half and carbon repaired. It's over-forked, over shocked, and with an angleset. Looking forward to upgrading one day, but not yet.
The stumpy was ready to move and so was I. It went to a good home so I am happy about that. I know that Trance, Rob and I went to Vermont in 2017 and he was on that bike. If you dig far back far enough, there is a video somewhere on this channel from that trip!
@@GoodTrails Nice. It's been a workhorse the Trance. Good luck looking at that new bike all winter :)
@@Atomb haha that won’t be a problem I just got new skis and boots lol
Just put a deposit on a sight a3 in the tan colour from Doug’s with derek help, looks like a decent bike.
That fluid fs2 looks good too :P
It sure does! I’m sure to noticed Rob is riding one in this video. He let me ride it a little and it is sick!
What are your thoughts on this bike for techy trails with some decents and climbs. Rock rollers etc??
Had 3 sights, back in 2015 area. Got on a stupjumper, now on enduro expert, and levo. Should demo a more modern one to see how they feel.
It’s feels slacker than a stumpy EVO but not as slack as an enduro. Pedals a little nice than the enduro tho.
Nice vid! How much do you weigh may I ask? Greetings from Belgium!
Love camp fortune, so underated! You running cushcore front and rear? And how are you liking it? I found Bromont /fortune brutal for flats last season lol
Yeah I’m very lucky to be close by! Cushcore is essential, I destroyed my old wheels without it in a matter of a dozen rides at CF. I’m looking forward to riding the sight at Bromont this summer
Super dope bike! Looking at this one to replace my Evil Calling! Wish they had the complete 29er in stock :/ oh well...enjoy!
Are you from Canada? I can talk to some people for you
@@GoodTrails from the states...that's ok as I may just go for the frame set which is in stock. Thanks though!
Have any idea as to when some more sight 29ers will be in stock? Specifically the A1 build?
Which country are you in? I know Canada has them
Nice bro!
Thanks! Very stoked
at around 6 minutes you showed that southern Ontario upbringing: Let's giv'er
Haha indeed. I’ve been saying that as long as I’ve been riding
How much does it weight and what size is you sight
Hey man how your hands holding up thinking about putting a vorsprung kit coil conversion this might actually help a lot with hand fatigue
Much better than the Stumpy! The weight distribution is totally different on this bike thanks to the slacker head angle and larger size. I don’t have to manhandle the front end nearly as much to keep the bike on the trail. As a result my hands are feeling much better. That being said I have only rode the bike 3 times and have yet to have a big lift day.
@@GoodTrails that’s great news to hear man I’m glad you like the new bike check back with me and see how you feeling on a big lift day. I ended up ordering the vorsprung coil kit since I have a zeb it it’s a really stiff fork I tried playing around with the settings but ultimately I’m going the coil route. I’ll check back when I install it and test it out. Maybe it’ll help you and your hand situation if it still persists🤙
You'll be in heaven! I've been on coil (front and rear) for 2 seasons and no more hand fatigue!! :)
when was this ride? i thought camp fortune trails were closed
It was in November
yeah dude congrats, i would love go switch to a canadian made brand soonish. but having the cash to do it is the issue.
I know what you mean. Your bike is still nice too, so it’s hard to justify just to be more Canadian lol. If I could have done 2019 all over I would have bought the Stumpy expert but I am loving the high end spec on the Norco
Hi, what is your final setup on your SuperDeluxe / Megneg shock?
I don’t remember, I punched in my height and weight using norcos ride aligned calculator, and it felt great! I do remember they reccomended 270psi in the rear but that was a little stiffer than I wanted to I dropped it to 240
@@GoodTrails thanks for the reply. I will do some testing.
Could've sworn you were talking about wearing gloves now!
Haha, I will probably start wearing them in the summer when my hands are sweaty. Good catch tho lol
sweet.
Thanks!
Sight unseen! I get it hahahaha that's so funny man omg hahahah🤣😂😂🤣
Haha glad you enjoyed that one!
Do you know how much it weighs?
It’s not light lol, I don’t know the exact weight but I have no problem climbing up a fire road or easy trail
What size did you get this time? Bendery🤣
I got a large. No disrespect to bender! He is the man
When you do your review video, let us know what you think of the cornering compared to your smaller Stumpy.
@@mike_millard Will do. It depends on the corner really... the stumpy had a twitchier front end and could really turn quickly. This bike holds traction better on big turns.
It looks like your buddy in the white shirt is running reverse mullet. It might just be the video….
Nah, everyone is on 29ers!
Great video but wear gloves cmon now where in Quebec is it ?
Lol I will wear gloves when my hands start sweating in august. It’s near Ottawa… Gatineau
No.., Stumpjmper is ze best trail bike
Maybe one day I will be back on the stumpy. I looked at getting an EVO but they were out of my price range!
My heart stops when I watch these but I know you’ll be fine when you say “No crashies!!”…hahaha🥰❤️😁🤣👍🏻🚵🏼
lol good catch! If you say no crashes, you won’t crash!