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Optic C9.2
A 29″ full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$3,999| Suspension | Full, 110 / 120mm |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox Performance Elite Float 34 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | XT |
| Brakes | Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Summary
The Norco Optic is a versatile cross-country bike that excels in balanced geometry and efficient pedaling, making it a joy on both climbs and descents. Its A.R.T suspension technology and nimble handling are frequently praised, though some reviews note limitations in suspension travel and climbing efficiency on technical terrain. The bike's ability to handle a variety of trails with confidence is a common highlight, despite some critiques on component choices and geometry in extreme conditions.
Balanced geometry for playful ride
Efficient A.R.T suspension technology
Nimble handling
Versatile for various trail conditions
Good pedaling efficiency
Limited suspension travel for downhill-focused riders
Slack seat angle hampers climbing
Somewhat heavily damped suspension
Component choices may not suit all riders
The Optic has proven to be far more capable than it ought to be.
BikeRadarIt’s a vicious loop of awesomeness.
Flow Mountain BikeNorco’s Optic C9.2 aims to make pedaling uphill almost as fun as hitting flowing single-track descents.
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May 2017 · Seb Stott
Confidence inspiring, forgiving and responsive for a bike of this travel, but could be better on the climbs. Buy if you're after a bike with a surprisingly forgiving, confident ride right out the box, and don't mind the sluggish pedaling
Supple suspension and frame smooth out the trail
Sorted cockpit and relatively roomy geometry boost confidence
Slack seat angle hampers climbing
Slightly spongy under power
May 2017 · Emily Schaldach
Norco’s Optic C9.2 aims to make pedaling uphill almost as fun as hitting flowing single-track descents. Its balanced geometry creates a playful ride on
Mar 2017 · Ben Goff
Norco have come a long way since their early days of building huck master free ride machines. This is the Norco optic C7.2, a 120mm rear, 130mm front, 27.5” trail bike with super sexy lines. It’s more than a little aesthetically pleasing and let’s face it, when you are riding something that you look at and think to yourself, damn that’s a nice bike, your confidence and ability just seem to go up. Out of the box this bike’s colour […]
Jan 2017
Long, stable, bargain-priced, XC-race refugee seeks rider tired of categorization. Here's our review of the Norco Optic 29.
Nov 2016 · Wil Barrett
The 2017 Norco Optic is available in 27.5in and 29in versions. We put the Optic C7.2 to task to see whether less might actually be more.
Oct 2016 · Benjamin Slabaugh
Good memories of the original aluminum Norco Sight moved us to take a cruise on the new Optic, an 110mm rear, 120mm front 29er setup that leans to the XC side of the trail bike category. - Mtbr.com
Jul 2016 · Christoph Bayer
Norco Optic C7.2: Norco claim it’s a trail bike with cross-country pop and all-mountain adventure, but how will it fare away from its home turf?
| Frame | Optic Trail frame 110mm travel BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | FOX 34 Float Performance Elite 29 Boost 110x15mm 120mm travel Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Peformance Elite EVOL Travel: 110mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Race Face Pressfit BB92 |
| Headset | Cane Creek 10 Series |
| Stem | Race Face Turbine Basic 35 50mm length |
| Handlebar | Race Face Turbine 760x20mm |
| Saddle | SDG Circuit Mtn with chromoly rails |
| Seatpost | Rockshox Reverb stealth 31.6 mm Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Grips | Norco lock on grip |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT long cage 11 speed for 2x11 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano XT 2x11 FD side swing front pull |
| Crank | Race Face Turbine w/30 Cinch 1x11 and 36/26T 2x11 Boost crank |
| Shifters | N/A |
| Cassette | Shimano 11-40T 11 sp cassette |
| Chain | Shimano HG-600-11 11sp |
| Chain Tensioner | N/A |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano Deore XT hydraulic disc 180mm rotor, Rear: Shimano XT hydraulic disc brake 160mm Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Deore XT |
| Rims | Easton AR 24 29 tubeless ready |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | SRAM MTH 716 15x110mm |
| Rear Hub | SRAM MTH 746 148x12mm XD |
| Tires | N/A |
| Disc Rotors | N/A |
First added July 10
Last updated July 10
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