Norco Sight LE 2012
2012 Mountain
Estimate price |
9,540$
Weight | 11.5 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 26" -
Travel Front 140mm -
Travel Rear 140mm -
Fork Fox
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Groupset XTR -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 2 × 10 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XS
156cm - 166cm
SM
163cm - 174cm
MD
171cm - 182cm
LG
179cm - 189cm
XL
185cm - 195cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
SIGHT trail frame , 140 mm travel , hydroformed 6061 aluminum
Suspension Fork
FOX TALAS FIT RLC 15 mm 140 mm, tapered steerer
Rear Shock
FOX RP 23 BV LV air sleeve
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XTR mid cage
Front Derailleur
Shimano XTR
Shift Levers
Shimano XTR rapid fire shifter 2 / 3 speed
Cassette
Shimano XTR 10 speed 11-36T cassette
Crank
Shimano XTR 2 x 10 26/38T
Bottom Bracket
N/A
Chain
Shimano XTR M 980 chain
Pedals
N/A
Wheels
Front Hub
Easton Haven Carbon AM wheelset 15 mm axle
Rear Hub
Easton Haven Carbon AM wheelset 142 x 12
Rims
Easton Haven Carbon all mountain wheelset
Spokes
Easton Haven Carbon all mountain wheelset
Tires
Continental Race Sport Mountain King 26 x 2.2
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano XTR disc brake with 180 rotor
Brake Levers
Shimano XTR
Cockpit
Stem
Easton Haven CNC AM stem 55/70 mm 145G
Handlebar
Easton Haven carbon bar 20 mm rise 711 wide
Grips
Velo Norco Lock on grips ( new design )
Headset
Cane Creek 40.ZS semi intergrated , tapered
Seat
Saddle
WTB Valcon nicro tubular rail
Seatpost
Rockshox Reverb remote adjust post
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.459 mm | 1.387 mm | 1.353 mm | 1.306 mm | 1.278 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 340.5 mm | 340.5 mm | 340.5 mm | 340.5 mm | 340.5 mm |
| Front Center | 665 mm | 685 mm | 706 mm | 727 mm | 747 mm |
| Rake | 38 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm | 39 mm |
| Trail | 101 mm | 99 mm | 99 mm | 99 mm | 100 mm |
| Stack | 566 mm | 566 mm | 575 mm | 580 mm | 589 mm |
| Reach | 388 mm | 408 mm | 425 mm | 444 mm | 461 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 550 mm | 570 mm | 590 mm | 610 mm | 630 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 400 mm | 405 mm | 435 mm | 470 mm | 510 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 67.5 ° | 67.5 ° | 67.5 ° | 67.5 ° | 67.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 115 mm | 115 mm | 125 mm | 130 mm | 140 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 425 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1088 mm | 1110 mm | 1131 mm | 1152 mm | 1172 mm |
| Standover Height | 758 mm | 749 mm | 754 mm | 752 mm | 764 mm |
| Front Travel | 140 mm | 140 mm | 140 mm | 140 mm | 140 mm |
| Rear Travel | 140 mm | 140 mm | 140 mm | 140 mm | 140 mm |
| Wheels | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" |
| Rider Min Height | 156 cm | 163 cm | 171 cm | 179 cm | 185 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 166 cm | 174 cm | 182 cm | 189 cm | 195 cm |
About this model
Sight LE is a Norco Sight model. Norco released 215 bikes variations of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Norco Sight bikes models from 2012, by clicking here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Norco Sight 3 2012 has a starting price of 2900$. Norco Sight LE 2012 on the other hand is the most expensive at 9540$.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Average price for Trail bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Trail bike is 2762$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Trail bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 9540$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Sight LE price is 245.4% higher than the average cost of a Trail bike.
Average weight for Trail bikes
Trail bikes weigh an average of 12.98 kg (28.62 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
Sight LE weighs 11.5 kg (25.35 lbs) and is considerably lighter than the average. In conclusion, the average Trail bike weighs 12.87% more than Sight LE.
Overview of components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the Fox model. The travel on this model is 140mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Rear Shock
From the factory, it comes with the FOX RP 23 BV LV air sleeve rear shock model, which has a travel of 140mm. Bike rear shocks increase the riding comfort, and also give you more control over technical trails. In short, if you want smooth rides, get a full-suspension bicycle.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the Sight LE model has 26″ carbon wheels. The 26″ wheels are lighter than the 27.5 or 29″ wheels. However, they provide less traction than 29″ wheels do.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Sight LE comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Sizes
Norco Sight LE bike has 5 sizes, in the range of 156 cm – 195 cm (5.12 ft – 6.4 ft). In conclusion, it won’t take much to find one that’s right for you.
Dropper post
Norco Sight LE comes with a dropper post. A dropper post is a must-have these days if you’re riding anything remotely technical. The main benefit of a dropper post is increased safety while riding. As mentioned above, the lever system allows you to quickly move the saddle out of the way when approaching descents or trail obstacles.