Check out this launch feature from Flow Mountain Bike. Product pictures courtesy of Flow.
The Fluid VLT A1 is pitched as a confidence-inspiring entry point into the world of e-MTBing, with RockShox suspension, a Shimano Deore 1×12 drivetrain and Maxxis Dissector EXO+ tyres.
Norco has just released three brand new ebikes: the Range VLT, Sight VLT and Fluid VLT, which have 170, 150 and 130mm of rear wheel travel, respectively. All three have 29" wheels and Shimano’s EP8 motor. What makes them all stand out is the battery, or batteries, which they share. There’s a choice of three sizes: 540, 720 or a huge 900Wh battery, the biggest you'll find inside any eMTB. These batteries are proprietary but Shimano-approved, and Norco says they have a higher energy-density than previous batteries thanks to larger 21700 cells. So the 720Wh battery is said to weigh the same as the 630Wh Shimano battery.
The shortest travel option in the lineup, the Norco Fluid VLT is also all-new for 2022. It’s designed to be a more approachable trail bike for a wider audience, and with prices starting at $7,599 AUD, it’s also the most accessible option too.
The Fluid VLT is only offered with an alloy frame, with 130mm of rear travel and a 140mm travel fork. It also rolls on 29in wheels, features the Shimano EP8 motor, and gives you the option of those three battery sizes.