Compare: 2024 Norco Optic C2 vs Optic C2 MX vs Optic C3 vs Optic A2 vs Optic A1

Overview
Ride Feel
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

Bike Comparison

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	Optic C22024 Norco	Optic C2 MX2024 Norco	Optic C32024 Norco	Optic A22024 Norco	Optic A12024 Norco

MSRP	$6,999	$6,999	($14,283)	($14,283)	($14,283)
Where to Buy	$6,999 At Norco $6,999 At evo See more	$6,999 At Norco	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At
Category	Trail	Trail	Trail	Trail	Trail
Weight	33.1 lbs	34.2 lbs	34.2 lbs	37.9 lbs	35.5 lbs
	8.4	8.4	6.0	5.3	5.3
Frame	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Aluminum	Aluminum
Fork	RockShox Pike Select+	RockShox Lyrik Select+	RockShox Pike Select	Fox Rhythm Float 34	Fox Rhythm Float 34
Shock	Fox Float X Performance Elite	RockShox Vivid Select+	Fox Float X Performance	Fox Float X Performance	Fox Float X Performance
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	29″	29″	29″	29″	29″
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	GX Eagle Transmission, SRAM	GX Eagle Transmission, SRAM	Deore	GX Eagle, Truvativ	GX Eagle, Truvativ
Drivetrain	1 × 12 Electronic	1 × 12 Electronic	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12
Suspension	Full	Full	Full	Full	Full
Front Travel	140mm	140mm	140mm	140mm	140mm
Rear Travel	125mm	125mm	125mm	125mm	125mm
Brand Site	norco.com	norco.com	norco.com	norco.com	norco.com

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain

easyextreme

Handling

nimblestable

Optic C2

Optic C2 MX

Optic C3

Optic A2

Optic A1

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 C3

26 mph

Optic A2

26 mph

Optic A1

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 C22024 Norco	Optic C2 MX2024 Norco	Optic C32024 Norco	Optic A22024 Norco	Optic A12024 Norco

Frame	Optic Carbon, VPS HP, 125mm Travel, UDH Compatible BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Hanger Standard: UDH Color: Grey	Optic Carbon, VPS HP, 125mm Travel, UDH Compatible BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Hanger Standard: UDH Color: Grey	Optic Carbon, VPSHP, 125mm Travel, UDH Compatible BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Hanger Standard: UDH Color: Grey	Optic Aluminum, VPSHP, 125mm Travel, UDH Compatible BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Hanger Standard: UDH Color: Grey	Optic Aluminum, VPSHP, 125mm Travel, UDH Compatible BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Hanger Standard: UDH Color: Grey
Fork	RockShox Pike Select +, Charger 3 RC2, DebonAir+, 140mm Travel, 44mm Offset, Fender Included Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Lyrik Select +, Charger 3 RC2, DebonAir+ 140mm Travel, 44mm Offset, Fender Included Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Pike Select, Charger RC, DebonAir+, 140mm, 44mm Offset Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air	Fox FLOAT 34 Rhythm, GRIP, 140mm, Sweep Adjust, 44mm Offset Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air	Fox FLOAT 34 Rhythm, GRIP, 140mm, Sweep Adjust, 44mm Offset Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air
Shock	Fox FLOAT X Performance Elite, 2 Pos, 185x50mm Trunnion Travel: 125mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Vivid Select +, 185x50mm Trunnion Travel: 125mm Spring Type: Air	Fox FLOAT X Performance, 2 Pos, 185x50mm Trunnion Travel: 125mm Spring Type: Air	Fox FLOAT X Performance, 2 pos, 185x50mm Trunnion Travel: 125mm Spring Type: Air	Fox FLOAT X Performance, 2 pos, 185x50mm Trunnion Travel: 125mm Spring Type: Air
Bottom Bracket	SRAM DUB BSA Threaded	SRAM DUB BSA Threaded	Shimano 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	FSA #57 E Sealed Bearing	FSA #57 E Sealed Bearing
Stem	Alloy 40mm Length, 35mm Clamp	Alloy 40mm Length, 35mm Clamp	Alloy 40mm Length, 35mm Clamp	Alloy, 40mm Length, 35mm Clamp	Alloy, 40mm Length, 35mm Clamp
Handlebar	Deity Ridgeline 35, 800mm, 25mm rise	Deity Ridgeline 35, 800mm, 25mm rise	6061 Alloy 800mm, 25mm Rise	6061 Alloy, 800mm, 25mm Rise	6061 Alloy, 800mm, 25mm Rise
Saddle	Fizik Alpaca Terra, Wingflex	Fizik Alpaca Terra, Wingflex	WTB Volt 250 Sport	SDG Bel Air V3	SDG Bel Air V3
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)	TranzX YS105 Dropper, 34.9mm, 150mm (1), 170mm (2), 200mm (3, 4), 230mm (5)	TranzX YS105 Dropper, 34.9mm, 150mm (1), 170mm (2), 200mm (3, 4), 230mm (5)	TranzX YS105 Dropper, 34.9mm, 150mm (1), 170mm (2), 200mm (3, 4), 230mm (5)
Grips	DMR DeathGrip	DMR DeathGrip	DMR DeathGrip	Ergon GD1 Lock On	Ergon GD1 Lock On

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type	SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type	Shimano Deore RD-M6100 SGS	SRAM GX Eagle Lunar	SRAM GX Eagle Lunar
Crank	SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, DUB, 30T	SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 32T, 170mm	Shimano Deore FC-MT512, 30T	Truvativ X1 Eagle, 30T, 170mm	Truvativ X1 Eagle, 30T, 170mm
Shifters	SRAM Pod Controller	SRAM Pod Controller	Shimano Deore SL-M6100-R, Rapidfire Plus	SRAM GX Eagle	SRAM GX Eagle
Cassette	SRAM T-Type 1275 10-52T	SRAM T-Type 1275 10-52T	Shimano 10-51T, CS-M6100-12, 12 Speed	SRAM Eagle XG1275 10-52T	SRAM Eagle XG1275 10-52T
Chain	SRAM GX Eagle T-Type	SRAM GX Eagle T-Type	Shimano Deore CN-M6100	SRAM SX Eagle	SRAM SX Eagle
Chain Guide	Norco Idler Guide and Lower Guide	Norco Idler Guide and Lower Guide	Norco Idler Guide and Lower Guide	Norco Idler Guide and Lower Guide	Norco Idler Guide and Lower Guide
Chain Tensioner				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: Shimano Deore MT520 4-Piston, Metallic Pads, Rear: Shimano Deore MT520 4-Piston, Metallic Pads	Front: SRAM Level Stealth Bronze or TRP Slate EVO, 4-Piston, Rear: SRAM Level Stealth Bronze or TRP Slate EVO, 4-Piston	Front: SRAM Level Stealth Bronze or TRP Slate EVO, 4-Piston, Rear: SRAM Level Stealth Bronze or TRP Slate EVO, 4-Piston
Brake Levers	SRAM Code R	SRAM Code R	Shimano Deore	SRAM Level Stealth or TRP Slate	SRAM Level Stealth or TRP Slate

Wheels

Rims	Stan's Flow S2, Black, 32H	Stan's Flow S2, 32H, 29" Front, 27.5" Rear	WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0, 32H, 29"	Stan's Flow D, Black 32H	Stan's Flow D, Black 32H
Front Hub	Race Face Trace, 15x110 Boost, 6-Bolt	Race Face Trace, 15x110mm Boost, 6-Bolt	Shimano HB-TC500 110x15mm Boost, Center Lock	Race Face Trace, 15x110mm Boost, 6-Bolt	Race Face Trace, 15x110mm Boost, 6-Bolt
Rear Hub	Race Face Trace, 12x148mm Boost, XD, 6-Bolt	Race Face Trace, 12x148mm Boost, XD, 6-Bolt	Shimano FH-TC500, 12x148mm Boost, Micro Spline, Center Lock	Race Face Trace, 12x148mm Boost, XD, 6-Bolt	Race Face Trace, 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" 3C, MaxxTerra / EXO / TR. Folding	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 Dissector 2.4" 3C, MaxxTerra / EXO / TR, Folding
Disc Rotors	SRAM Centerline 200mm	SRAM Centerline 200mm	Shimano RT-64 200mm	SRAM Centerline 200mm or TRP 2.3mm, 203mm	SRAM Centerline 200mm or TRP 2.3mm, 203mm

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