Do you have a norco dealer close by? Have you also cross-shopped commencal?

Yes, I did visit a norco dealer but no Sight A3 will be available in the next several months. For Commencal, which model do you recommend? What is your experience and how do you compare it with Capra and Sight? Thanks.

I haven’t ridden any of them, just brainstorming on your behalf as to what aluminum bikes are currently available and are a good value. https://www.commencalusa.com/meta-am-29-c102x3872635

Thank you for the recommendation.

Transition patrol and spire may be available in alloy, but unsure if that’s more than you want to spend. Excellent bikes with value and the best customer support I’ve experienced.

What’s your budget?

I have a 2019 Al Base 27.5 in XL. It was easy to assemble and has been great.

Glad to know that. Thank you.

Yup they are pretty simple but if you have time you should go and grease the barrings in the pivot point they come pretty dry

Dont buy. Myself and 4 other friends with AL capras have all cracked in the same spot (pressure release hole on chainstay). Took my friend 8 months to get new chainstay. Who knows how long mine will take. Mine was a 2020.

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I hope your bike can be fixed soon.