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    Optic A3 292018 Norco
    Recommended
    MSRP
    $2,299
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    5.2
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		RockShox Recon Gold RL
    		RockShox Monarch R
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Tektro Hydraulic Disc
    		NX
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 11
    Suspension
    		Full
    Front Travel
    		120mm
    Rear Travel
    		110mm
    Brand Site

    norco.com

    Summary
    		The Norco Optic A3 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
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    Handling
    nimblestable
    Optic A3 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 A3 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 A3 292018 Norco
    Frame

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

    Fork

    Rockshox Recon RL Gold, solo air boost 120mm (29), 130mm (650B)

    Travel: 120mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Shock

    Rockshox Monarch R

    Travel: 110mm

    Bottom Bracket

    SR Suntour 73mm thread in

    Headset

    FSA #57B tapered internal

    Stem

    Alloy MTB stem 50mm (29), 60mm (650B)

    Handlebar

    Norco 25mm rise 6061 DB alloy 760mm

    Saddle

    WTB Volt

    Seatpost

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

    Type: Dropper

    Pedals

    N/A

    Grips

    Norco lock on grip

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM NX 11

    Crank

    SR Suntour Zeron Boost 30T (29), 32T (650B) cranks w/1X narrow/wide

    Shifters

    SRAM NX 11 11 speed

    Cassette

    SRAM NX 11 11-42T

    Chain

    SRAM 11 speed

    Chain Guide

    N/A

    Brakes

    Front: Tektro HD-M285 Hydraulic w/180mm rotor, Rear: Tektro HD-M285 Hydraulic w/160mm rotor

    Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Tektro HD-M285

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB STP I25, TCS 25mm inner

    Spokes

    Stainless steel

    Front Hub

    Novatec 110x15 sealed bearing disc hub

    Rear Hub

    Novatec 148x12 w 5 sealed bearing

    Tires

    Front: Maxxis Forecaster 2.35, Rear: Maxxis Forecaster 2.35

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