Norco
Sight VLT
- Torque
- 100 Nm
- Battery
- 800 Wh
- Weight
- 49.2 lb
- Travel
- 160
from$6,299
Canyon
Spectral:ON
Direct-to-consumer pricing, a 900 Wh battery, and Shimano's most reliable motor.
Motor
85Nm
Shimano EP801
Battery
900Wh
900 Wh
Weight
48.3lb
21.9 kg claimed
Travel
160mm
155 mm rear
Wheels
Mullet
Carbon frame
From
$5,499
Approx. US MSRP
Canyon sells direct, so you get carbon frames and good parts for what a lot of brands charge for alloy. The Spectral:ON pairs that with a massive 900 Wh battery, which is the kind of thing that makes back-to-back big rides realistic.
Shimano's EP801 isn't the most powerful motor anymore, but it has one of the best reliability records in the full-power world. It's quiet and predictable, and it doesn't throw surprises at you.
The tradeoff is service. You'll need to be OK with doing more yourself or finding a shop that's happy to work on a bike you didn't buy there.
What I like
- Huge 900 Wh battery
- Strong value for carbon
- Proven, reliable motor
What I don't
- No local dealer support
- Less torque than the newest motors
Long-term test pending. Canyon, if you'd like this one ridden and reviewed in full, let's talk.