If you looked closely, you noticed at the final of the Enduro World Series in Zermatt that the Swiss enduro pros Anita and Carolin Gehrig were riding different models than they did during the season. However, there was no information - until today: the twins were already on the road with the new Sight.
"We were allowed to test the new Sight briefly in the run-up to the season, but even then we wished we could finish the racing season on this bike," says Carolin Gehrig, looking back. "You feel even more anchored in the bike, and the suspension works more sensitively and with the right amount of end progression." Anita Gehrig agrees and adds: "The Sight is very stable in rough terrain but also climbs better. These were our main reasons for choosing the new all-mountain model over the enduro bike.

What's behind the Sight

"Ride Aligned™" is what Norco calls its new design approach to developing the Sight from scratch. This means that the Ride Aligned™ frame geometry puts the rider's center of gravity - both seated and standing - in an optimal position for ideal weight distribution between the wheels for maximum grip and control.

The careful choice of reach and seat tube angle, as well as precise steering geometry, has resulted in what Norco believes is a unique blend of direct and secure handling with maximum grip.

The precise determination of the centre of gravity also enabled the engineers to optimize the suspension kinematics of the new Sight for each rider and the ideal frame size. To this end, the "Ride Aligned™ Bike Setup Guide" app was developed to make the most of every detail integrated into the Ride Aligned™ design.


Overall, the new bike should provide the best possible grip and traction on the front and rear wheels, both downhill and uphill. In addition, the suspension works practically freely and sensitively without the influence of the drive interrupting its work.

Bikes and key data

The 2020 Sight range includes four carbon and three aluminum models as well as a carbon frame kit. The carbon models have aluminum chainstays. While the aluminum bikes will be available in November, the carbon models will hit the stores in December 2019.

The frames can accommodate long-travel dropper posts and offer space for large water bottles. The frames come with impact guards on the chainstay and down tube as well as a shuttle guard below the head tube.

With the Sight, you can choose between the 27.5-inch or 29-inch model. Both have 150 millimetres of travel at the rear and 160 millimetres of travel at the front. With the aforementioned setup guide, the set-up is also optimal.

Both bike size models are available in frame sizes S, M, L and XL, with seat angles of 77 to 78 degrees. This is partly responsible for the better climbing characteristics described by the Gehrig Twins. The improved smoothness comes from the 64 degree flat steering angle.

Ride Aligned also for the next generation

New for 2020 is the Sight Youth with 27.5-inch wheels for young mountain bikers who want a potent bike. The entire Ride Aligned™ technology has also been applied to the Youth models, so these bikes offer the handling and quality of the Sight for adults. The models come with a more compliant aluminum frame, youth-tuned suspension components and SDG Jr. touch points like saddles and grips.

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