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    Optic A9.12016 Norco
    Recommended
    MSRP
    $3,199
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    5.6
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		Fox Performance Float 34
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		SRAM Hydraulic Disc
    		GX
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 11
    Suspension
    		Full
    Front Travel
    		120mm
    Rear Travel
    		110mm
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    Summary
    		The Norco Optic A9.1 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 A9.1
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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)

    28 mph

    Optic A9.1

    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 A9.12016 Norco
    Frame

    Optic Aluminum 110mm travel

    Fork

    Fox 34 Float Performance 29 110x15 120mm travel

    Travel: 120mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Shock

    110x15 120mm travel REAR SHOCK

    Travel: 110mm

    Bottom Bracket

    Race Face 73mm

    Headset

    Cane Creek 10 Series

    Stem

    Alloy 3D forged 50mm length

    Handlebar

    Norco 6061 DB alloy 760mmx25mm

    Saddle

    SDG Circuit Mtn

    Seatpost

    KS E-Ten Integra Stealth w/remote 31.6mm

    Type: Dropper

    Pedals

    N/A

    Grips

    Norco lock on grip

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM GX

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    Crank

    Race Face Affect w/32T

    Shifters

    N/A

    Cassette

    SRAM XG 1150 10-42T

    Chain

    SRAM PC 1130 11sp

    Chain Tensioner

    N/A

    Brakes

    Front: SRAM DB 3 hydraulic disc w / 180mm rotor, Rear: SRAM DB 3 hydraulic disc w / 160mm rotor

    Type: SRAM Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    SRAM DB 3

    Wheels
    Rims

    Alex DP23 double wall 29er I23 tubeless ready

    Front Hub

    SRAM MTH 716 15x110mm

    Rear Hub

    SRAM MTH 746 148x12mm XD

    Tires

    N/A

    Disc Rotors

    N/A

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