The Norco Sight VLT is a well-sorted, big-battery trail eMTB from a respected Canadian brand. If you are keeping it local, it is a natural shortlist bike. So is the Teewing Turbo Force, which brings a full-carbon frame, the DJI Avinox M2S drive and Fox Factory suspension, from $7,745, and is in stock in Canada now.

Where the Turbo Force wins

Carbon as standard. Many Sight VLT builds are alloy. The Turbo Force is full carbon across the range, so it is lighter and more agile on the trail.

The newer drive. Norco runs Bosch. The Turbo Force runs the Avinox M2S: lighter, faster charging, with a class-leading app and colour display, and the same system as the sold-out Amflow.

More bike for the money. Full carbon, Fox Factory and Avinox from $7,745, ready to ride.

Give the Norco its due

Norco is a genuine Canadian name with a strong dealer network and a well-proven bike, and the Sight VLT's big Bosch battery is a real strength. If a nationwide dealer network is your top priority, that is a fair reason to choose it. For most riders, the lighter carbon frame and newer drive make the Turbo Force the better ride.

The verdict

The Sight VLT is a solid Canadian trail bike. The Turbo Force is the more modern one, with full carbon, the Avinox drive and Fox Factory suspension, for less money and in stock today. If you want the best trail eMTB your money can buy, and you are comfortable with a newer brand, the Turbo Force is the pick.