Norco Range VLT C1 Review - Bigger and Badder? #emtb

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Norco’s newly updated Range VLT is one of the most aggressive eMTBs to hit the market yet, with a big and burly frame and high-pivot suspension design. We were intrigued if this downhill focus would come with significant drawbacks to its general trail manners and climbing performance, so were excited to have it in the mix amongst the 14 eMTBs in this year’s Shootout.

2024 EMTB SHOOTOUT SERIES – The Norco Range VLT C1 was one of 14 eBikes that our staff thoroughly tested with absolute objectivity in mind. From different types of riders to terrain, our goal is to present the best and most honest information possible to help you make your best decision. Of course, we’d love to thank Fox Racing and Schwalbe Tires for being invaluable partners to this series and making it happen and to Howler Bike Park for hosting us for our testing.

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[Bueller]

Awesome work. You guys have surpassed Pinkbike in quality of reviews and cinematography. Keep it up!

[leandrovaranda]

I used to have the 2019 version ofthis bike. 180/170. shimano e800, that was so good going down. I felt like I could go over anything with zero problems. This 2024 might be very cool considering the 5 years evolution...

[jeanmarc_in_Hudson]

Another valuable review! This would have been my goto choice a few years ago, now more into the lighter enduro, which is where the market seems to be going now that we’re over range anxiety. 😊

[HarryPotterFanWizard]

Any emtb gearbox bikes in these tests? I know they are less prevalent right now but I think it’s the next logical step for emtb.

[andrewsiasparks]

I love Norco bikes. They're always planted but if you put a 50 or 60 mm rise bar they turn into giant jump bikes

[fooblahblah]

My Scott Ransom eride 920 is getting kinda beat after 1000mi of gnar. Curious how this bike would compare? I love the Scott but looking for a new Bosch based bike that has a more modern controller etc. BTW I upgraded the fork to a factory 38 and it's butta!

[derekblake]

You could pull your seat back, it’s rammed right toward so would probably feel a little better

[SAA]

Not sure i tempted to get 1 over the 2023 yet.
Does it climb hard stuff better ?
Even with smaller rear wheel
Anyone riden both ? 😊

[HavyHaulr]

guys just a couple things….how does it compare to the previous gen range with the following…ps. i own the previous gen btw.

1. the rear suspension changes to HP design
2. the rear wheel size back to 27.5 from 29
3. the bosch motor over a shimano sp8

[RallyMoto]

Nice looking bike but at that size get it closer to 200mm F/R. And put a gearbox in it already!

[applicablerobot]

I'm sick and tired of hearing about the mavens. My understanding is that the lever pull force is much higher than its competitors

[eugenux]

you guys are always going undersized. 460-470 reach is sizing for a 5'8-5'10..., in no way shape or form for a 6'2; nice decision going for a bike fit for one of the four testers.

[DB-sdcw]

Lame wolf continues destroying their brand and reputation. Shame