Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $6,999
    $6,999
    $9,099
    Where to Buy
    $6,999

    At Norco

    $6,999

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    $6,999

    At Norco

    $9,099

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    $8,999

    At Jenson USA

    Category
    TrailTrailTrail
    Weight
    33.1 lbs34.2 lbs32.4 lbs
    8.4
    8.4
    9.4
    CarbonCarbonCarbon
    Fork
    RockShox Pike Select+RockShox Lyrik Select+Fox Factory Float 34
    Shock
    Fox Float X Performance EliteRockShox Vivid Select+Fox Float X Factory
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumCarbon
    29″29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    GX Eagle Transmission, SRAMGX Eagle Transmission, SRAMX0 Eagle Transmission, SRAM
    Drivetrain
    1 × 12 Electronic1 × 12 Electronic1 × 12 Electronic
    Suspension
    FullFullFull
    Front Travel
    140mm140mm140mm
    Rear Travel
    125mm125mm125mm
    Brand Site

    norco.com

    norco.com

    norco.com

    Summary
    The Norco Optic C2, Norco Optic C2 MX, and Norco Optic C1 are all 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bikes. The Optic C2 MX has higher gearing, while the Optic C1 has carbon 29″ carbon wheels, better components, and a better fork.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Optic C2
    Optic C2 MX
    Optic C1
    Other Trail bikes
    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)

    26 mph

    Optic C2

    28 mph

    Optic C2 MX

    26 mph

    Optic C1

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Optic Carbon, VPS HP, 125mm Travel, UDH Compatible

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Hanger StandardUDH

    ColorGrey

    Optic Carbon, VPS HP, 125mm Travel, UDH Compatible

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Hanger StandardUDH

    ColorGrey

    Optic Carbon, VPS HP, 125mm Travel, UDH Compatible

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Hanger StandardUDH

    ColorGrey

    Fork

    RockShox Pike Select +, Charger 3 RC2, DebonAir+, 140mm Travel, 44mm Offset, Fender Included

    Travel140mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox Lyrik Select +, Charger 3 RC2, DebonAir+ 140mm Travel, 44mm Offset, Fender Included

    Travel140mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox Factory 34 FLOAT GRIP2, HSC, LSC, HSR, LSR, LNT, 140mm Travel, 44mm Offset, Fender Included

    Travel140mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    Fox FLOAT X Performance Elite, 2 Pos, 185x50mm Trunnion

    Travel125mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox Vivid Select +, 185x50mm Trunnion

    Travel125mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox FLOAT X Factory, 185x50mm Trunnion

    Travel125mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM DUB BSA Threaded

    SRAM DUB BSA Threaded

    SRAM DUB BSA Threaded

    Headset

    FSA #57 E, Sealed Bearing

    FSA #57 E, Sealed Bearing

    FSA #57 E, Sealed Bearing

    Stem

    Alloy 40mm Length, 35mm Clamp

    Alloy 40mm Length, 35mm Clamp

    CNC Alloy, 40mm Length, 35mm Clamp

    Handlebar

    Deity Ridgeline 35, 800mm, 25mm rise

    Deity Ridgeline 35, 800mm, 25mm rise

    Deity Skywire Carbon 800mm, 25mm Rise

    Saddle

    Fizik Alpaca Terra, Wingflex

    Fizik Alpaca Terra, Wingflex

    Fizik Alpaca Terra, Wingflex

    Seatpost

    TranzX YS105 Dropper, 34.9mm, 150mm (1), 170mm (2), 200 (3, 4), 230mm (5)

    TranzX YS105 Dropper, 34.9mm, 150mm (1), 170mm (2), 200mm (3, 4), 230mm (5)

    One Up Adjustable Dropper, 34.9mm, 150mm (1), 180mm (2), 210mm (3, 4), 240mm (5)

    Grips

    DMR DeathGrip

    DMR DeathGrip

    DMR DeathGrip

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type

    SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type

    SRAM X0 AXS Eagle T-Type

    Crank

    SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, DUB, 30T

    SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 32T, 170mm

    SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, Boost, 30T AL Ring, 170mm

    Shifters

    SRAM Pod Controller

    SRAM Pod Controller

    SRAM Pod Controller

    Cassette

    SRAM T-Type 1275 10-52T

    SRAM T-Type 1275 10-52T

    SRAM Eagle T-Type 1295, 10-52T

    Chain

    SRAM GX Eagle T-Type

    SRAM GX Eagle T-Type

    SRAM XO Eagle T-Type

    Chain Guide

    Norco Idler Guide and Lower Guide

    Norco Idler Guide and Lower Guide

    Norco Idler Guide and Lower Guide

    Brakes

    Front: SRAM Code R, 4-Piston, Sintered Pads, Rear: SRAM Code R, 4-Piston, Sintered Pads

    Front: SRAM Code R, 4-Piston, Sintered Pads, Rear: SRAM Code R, 4-Piston, Sintered Pads

    Front: SRAM Level Stealth Silver, 4-Piston, Sintered Pads, Rear: SRAM Level Stealth Silver, 4-Piston, Sintered Pads

    Brake Levers

    SRAM Code R

    SRAM Code R

    SRAM Level Silver

    Wheels
    Rims

    Stan's Flow S2, Black, 32H

    Stan's Flow S2, 32H, 29" Front, 27.5" Rear

    We Are One Union Carbon

    Front Hub

    Race Face Trace, 15x110 Boost, 6-Bolt

    Race Face Trace, 15x110mm Boost, 6-Bolt

    Industry Nine 1/1 12x110mm Boost, 6-Bolt

    Rear Hub

    Race Face Trace, 12x148mm Boost, XD, 6-Bolt

    Race Face Trace, 12x148mm Boost, XD, 6-Bolt

    Industry Nine 1/1, 12x148mm Boost, XD, 6-Bolt

    Tires

    Front: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5" 3C MaxxTerra / EXO / TR, Folding, Rear: Maxxis Dissector 2.4", 3C MaxxTerra / EXO / TR Folding

    Front: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5" 3C, MaxxTerra / EXO+ / TR, Folding, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHRII 2.4" 3C, MaxxTerra / EXO+ / TR, Folding

    Front: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5", 3C, MaxxTerra / EXO / TR, Folding, Rear: Maxxis Dissector 2.4" WT, 3C, MaxxTerra / EXO / TR, Folding

    Disc Rotors

    SRAM Centerline 200mm

    SRAM Centerline 200mm

    SRAM Centerline 200mm

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