High-quality suspension with plenty of travel and a coil shock, progressive geometry, and consistently stable components that can handle the occasional riding error. Norco itself describes the VLT C2 as an "e-bike monster," and a look at the specs explains why: suspension with 170mm and 180mm travel respectively and a coil shock meet genuine downhill tires, very robust wheels, and a very slim carbon frame. The latter houses a 630Wh battery for the Shimano motor.

The bike is being sold with a newly installed wear-and-tear set: Sram NX Eagle chain + cassette, tires.

Shock upgrade (brand new, n...