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Staff Bike Check: Mark's 2020 Norco Sight

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Ye olde 2020 Norco Sight A2. If it ain't broke. Run what you brung. Etc.


 
Posted : 22/10/2025 6:01 am
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Nice. Medium interested in the shock mod for mullet. I've got a 2020 Optic that might be interested in something similar, along with being up-forked (forked up?). On the other hand, it's not broken...

One thing I'd be looking for, if that was my bike with the Stridsland "Ride Slow.." sticker, would be some tape the right shade of green to cover over the T of Sight, just to encourage or excuse lingering at scenic stops.


 
Posted : 22/10/2025 1:52 pm
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I had one of these. It was an insurance replacement for my stolen Geometron and it was the best bike I could get during lockdown. It wasn't exactly a reluctant purchase but I didn't have much choice at the time.

It was my first 29er and it convinced me that 29er's could be agile and fun to ride. The rear suspension was very mushy and improved greatly with a Cascade link. 

Ultimately, I didn't enjoy the full big wheel experience on the bike I wanted to use for bikeparks, uplifts and messing around in the woods. I scared myself a couple of times being buzzed on the crack by the rear tyre while diving into steep sections.

I got mullet curious just as Airdrop released the Edit MX so I switched. That bike does exactly what I wanted the Sight to do and I prefer the cornering and handling of the smaller rear wheel.

I do keep one eye open for a Norco Range. That's a bike I'd like to try but there's not many around. I can't wait to see what their next production DH bike looks like.

This was mine on collection day...

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Posted : 23/10/2025 8:51 am
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Mmm. Pistachio envy.


 
Posted : 23/10/2025 11:42 am