The 2026 Norco Range VLT CX C1 is built for riders who want full-power e-enduro speed without feeling like they are dragging a shuttle truck up the climb. This is the big-travel, Bosch-powered Range platform aimed squarely at steep trails, rough descents, repeated park laps, and rowdy backcountry lines where control matters as much as raw assistance. With 170mm of front travel, 160mm of rear travel, a mixed-wheel layout, and Norco’s VPS HP high-pivot suspension, the Range VLT CX C1 is made to stay calm when the trail gets loud.The carbon frame gives this bike a clean, modern shape around the Bosch Performance Line CX drive unit and 800Wh PowerTube battery. The motor delivers up to 100Nm of torque and 750W of peak power, giving the Range VLT CX the punch to clean technical climbs, reset quickly between descents, and keep pushing deep into long rides. Norco’s Ride Aligned approach keeps the fit and handling focused, while the 29-inch front wheel and 27.5-inch rear wheel combine high-speed confidence with a rear end that is easier to place in tight, steep terrain.The C1 build is the premium spec level for riders who expect the suspension and drivetrain to match the bike’s intentions. A Fox 38 Factory Float fork with Grip X2 damper leads the charge with high- and low-speed compression plus low-speed rebound adjustment, while the Fox Factory Float X2 shock adds four-way tuning and a two-position adjuster out back. Together, they give the Range VLT CX C1 the composure and adjustability needed for aggressive riders who are hitting square edges, compressions, braking bumps, and high-speed lines again and again.Shimano’s Deore XT Di2 12-speed drivetrain keeps shifting precise under e-bike loads. The XT electronic shifter and derailleur pair with a wide-range 10-51T cassette, XT chain, and Praxis HD aluminum Bosch crankset with a 34T chainring. The result is clean, dependable gearing for winching up steep climbs and dropping into long descents without constantly thinking about the drivetrain. Shimano XT M8220 four-piston brakes handle stopping duties with metallic pads, a 203mm front rotor, and a 180mm rear rotor for the power and modulation an e-enduro bike needs.The wheel and tire package is just as trail-focused. Crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro alloy wheels use front- and rear-specific rim widths to balance steering precision with rear-wheel durability, and Continental Kryptotal Enduro Soft tires bring serious grip in mixed conditions. The cockpit uses an 800mm Norco alloy handlebar, 40mm Norco stem, WTB Wavelength grips, Fizik Terra Aidon X5 saddle, and a size-specific TranzX RAD+ travel-adjust dropper post, giving each size a practical fit for aggressive descending.Every major choice on the Range VLT CX C1 points toward the same goal: make the climbs possible, make the descents worth it, and keep the bike composed when the trail gets steep, fast, and technical. It is a full-power e-enduro machine for riders who want premium suspension, powerful braking, smart Bosch integration, and a build that is ready for serious terrain from day one.
