Norco Fluid VLT announced, a budget friendly trail orientated hardtail EMTB

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Norco Bicycles have just announced a new trail orientated hardtail ebike, the Norco Fluid VLT. Designed to have a balanced riding position with a 67 degree head angle it’s definitely aimed at more recreational trail riding than the well acclaimed all mountain based Sight VLT.



Available in two specs, the top level VLT 1 has 120mm fork the Shimano E8000 system, a 630Wh battery, 27.5″ tyres, SRAM NX 12 speed shifting. Its priced at $4,499 USD / £3,500 GBP equivalent...

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[outerlimits]

We will begin to see a lot more budget eMtb’s enter the market in the near future. It’s a smart move, to entice more people into emtb’s. Once they are hooked, they will upgrade.

 

[iXi]

Nice looking bike but still seems a bit exxy

 

[outerlimits]

Nice looking bike but still seems a bit exxy

A hardtail Specialized Turbo Levo can be had for $300 less but has a smaller battery and lower spec components.

 

[Baker]

Way too pricey for a hardtail with budget spec.