Norco test their batteries in real-world conditions to determine potential range per charge. For example, they rode laps at one of their favourite proving grounds in British Columbia aboard a Sight VLT until the fully-charged battery was totally depleted. NOT a laboratory setting - Real rider, real trail, real results. Set on the Eco mode, their rider was able to cover 2100m of elevation over 38km before the 540Wh battery was empty. With the larger batteries, he would have covered proportionally more ground on those same trails in the same conditions. Let’s be clear: this was a demanding BC ride, under a fit, accomplished rider who can dish out upwards of 300W of power over a sustained period. As with all the battery-powered stuff we have in our lives these days, individual results will vary depending on number of variables such as assist mode selected, Bike/Rider/Battery system mass, Rider output, Riding conditions, Amount of climbing/elevation change, Ambient temperature and so on.
Battery: | The new platforms use dedicated systems, so cannot be used with previous generation VLT models. |
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Features: | Thanks to the Shimano EP8 motor, the 540Wh and 720Wh batteries allow for a lighter overall package than previous VLT generations. Additionally, the 900Wh battery provides the largest battery capacity in the industry. |
Season: | 2022 |
Weight: | 540Wh = 3190g / 720Wh = 3880g / 900Wh = 4570g |
Battery Capacity Wh | 540 | 720 | 900 |
Elevation m/ft* | 2100/6890 | 2800/9180 | 3500/11480 |
Distance km | 38 | 50 | 63 |
Norco Bicycles was founded in 1964 with the idea of getting more people on bicycles. Over the past 50 years this philosophy has moved from it's Canadian beginnings and can now be found in more than 25 countries. Norco as a business has always focused on the people. Cycling is at the root of Norco and being passionate about the products that they design, and ride has made for continued innovation and world class products. 50 years and counting.
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