Norco Fluid VLT C2 140 Review

The SX from Bosch shows impressively that they shouldn't be limited to DIY and household products. The developers at Bosch are entering the race with their first Light Motor, the Performance SX. With 55 Nm of torque, the unit sits squarely between Fazua's Ride 60 and TQ's HPR 50. However, it delivers similar power values to the popular Full-Power sibling, the Powermotor CX, with up to 600 watts of assistance. However, the Bosch SX only delivers this power at a very high cadence. To feel the full power, one must pedal at a sporty 100 revolutions per minute. The startup behavior remains harmonious. The entire motor control is very natural. While in operation, the Performance SX is quieter than the Powermotor CX, but still louder than the sometimes whisper-quiet competition from Fazua or TQ. When descending, Bosch has managed to reduce rattling compared to the CX model, although it remains noticeably audible with the SX. The short range unfortunately limits the tour radius quite significantly.

In the Downhill, the bike racks up plenty of points. The top-notch Rock Shox chassis calmly and confidently handles rough terrain. Bad brakes reduce the riding pleasure. Fortunately, this is not the case with the Fluid VLT C2 140. With their four pistons the TRP brake brakes good. At the drivetrain components and the rest of the parts, Norco uses good equipment. The handling of the bike is pleasantly balanced due to the moderate geometry. This allows you to intuitively control the bike over the trails. Short chainstays and make the front end light in steep climbs. To keep the front wheel on the ground, you need to consciously lean forward. The scale stays at 19,9 kg with this model. That makes the Fluid VLT C2 140 one of the light All Mountains.