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    Optic A1 292018 Norco
    Recommended
    MSRP
    $3,299
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    5.3
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		RockShox Pike RC
    		Fox Float DPS Performance
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc
    		XT
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 11
    Suspension
    		Full
    Front Travel
    		120mm
    Rear Travel
    		110mm
    Brand Site

    norco.com

    Summary
    		The Norco Optic A1 29 is a 29″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Optic A1 29
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    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    24 mph

    Optic A1 29

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Optic A1 292018 Norco
    Frame

    Optic Aluminum 110mm (29), 120mm (650B)

    BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Fork

    Rockshox Pike RC Solo Air Boost 120mm (29), 130mm (650B)

    Travel: 120mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Shock

    Fox Performance Float, DPS SV, EVOL

    Travel: 110mm

    Bottom Bracket

    Race Face BB for 73mm threaded BB shell

    Headset

    FSA #57 E ( tapered internal ) 1.5" to 1-1/8"

    Stem

    Alloy 6061 w/35mm bar bore, 50mm (29), 60mm (650B)

    Handlebar

    Norco 20 mm rise 6061 760/780mm, 35mm bar bore

    Saddle

    SDG Duster Mtn

    Seatpost

    JD Trans X post 80mm XS, 100mm S, 125mm M, 150mm L/XL, 31.6mm

    Type: Dropper

    Pedals

    N/A

    Grips

    SDG Stage 1 lock on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano XT M-8000 Shadow Plus 11 sp

    Crank

    Race Face Aeffect w/ steel 30T (29), 32T (650B)

    Shifters

    Shimano XT SL-M8000 11 speed

    Cassette

    Shimano SLX M-7000 11-46T

    Chain

    KMC 11 speed

    Chain Guide

    N/A

    Brakes

    Front: Shimano Deore 6000 w/180mm rotor, Rear: Shimano Deore 6000 w/160mm rotor

    Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano Deore 6000

    Wheels
    Rims

    Race Face AR 27 w/27mm inner

    Spokes

    Stainless steel

    Front Hub

    Shimano Deore boost 110x15

    Rear Hub

    Shimano Deore boost rear hub

    Tires

    Front: Schwalbe Nobby Nic 2.35 SnakeSkin Fld, TL easy, Rear: Schwalbe Nobby Nic 2.35 SnakeSkin Fld, TL easy

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