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    MSRP
    $3,699$3,999
    Where to Buy
    $2,999

    19% off At Norco

    $3,199

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    Category
    TrailTrail
    6.4
    6.0
    CarbonAluminum
    Fork
    RockShox Pike SelectFox Factory Float 34
    Shock
    RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate DHFox Float X Performance Elite
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    XT, SLXXT, Praxis
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    FullFull
    Front Travel
    140mm140mm
    Rear Travel
    125mm130mm
    Brand Site

    norco.com

    norco.com

    Summary
    The Norco Optic C3 is a 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Optic C3
    Fluid FS 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)

    28 mph

    Optic C3

    26 mph

    Fluid FS 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
    Frame

    Carbon Front Triangle, Aluminum Rear, 125mm Travel, UDH, Hangerless Interface Compatible, Ride Aligned™

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Hanger StandardUDH

    ColorsPurple / Black; Black / Grey

    6061 Alloy, 130mm Travel, UDH, Hangerless Interface Compatible, Ride Aligned™

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Hanger StandardUDH

    ColorsPurple / Black; Black / Grey

    Fork

    RockShox Pike Select RC, DebonAir, 140mm Travel, 42mm Offset

    Travel140mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox FLOAT Factory 34 GRIP2, 140mm Travel, 44mm Offset

    Travel140mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate DH Custom RC, 190x45mm

    Fox FLOAT X Performance Elite, 2-pos, Custom Tune, 210x50mm

    Bottom Bracket

    Praxis M30 PF92

    Praxis M24 Cartridge Bearing, BSA Threaded

    Headset

    FSA Internal Sealed Bearing

    Sealed Bearing, Tapered

    Stem

    6061 Alloy, 45mm Length, 35mm Clamp

    6061 Alloy, 40mm Length, 35mm Clamp

    Handlebar

    Butted 6061 Alloy, 780mm, 20mm Rise

    TranzX 6061 Butted Alloy, 780mm, 20mm Rise

    Saddle

    Fizik Alpaca Terra, Wingflex

    Fizik Alpaca Terra with Wingflex

    Seatpost

    X-Fusion Manic Dropper, 31.6mm, 125mm (S), 150mm (M,L), 170mm (XL)

    SDG Tellis Dropper, 34.9mm, 150mm (s), 170mm (M, L), 200mm (XL, XXL)

    Pedals

    VP Nylon Flat

    Grips

    DMR Deathgrip

    VP Lock-On

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano XT RD-M8100

    Shimano XT RD-M8100

    Crank

    Praxis Cadet M30, 32T, 170mm

    Praxis G2 Cadet M24, 30T, 170mm (S), 175mm (M - XXL)

    Shifters

    Shimano SLX SL-M7100-IR I-Spec EV

    Shimano XT SL-M8100-IR I-Spec EV

    Cassette

    Shimano SLX, 10-51T, 12 Speed

    Shimano XT, 10-51, 12 Speed

    Chain

    Shimano Deore

    Shimano XT

    Chain Tensioner

    GW 1x Flip Guide

    Brakes

    Front: TRP Slate EVO 203mm, Rear: TRP Slate EVO 180mm

    Front: TRP Trail EVO, 4 Piston, Organic Pads, Rear: TRP Trail EVO, 4 Piston, Organic Pads

    Brake Levers

    TRP Slate EVO

    TRP Trail EVO

    Wheels
    Rims

    Stan's Flow S1 29", 32H

    Stan's Flow S1 29" 32H

    Front Hub

    Bear Pawls Sealed Bearing, 15x110mm Boost, 6 Bolt

    Bear Pawls Sealed Bearing, 15x110mm Boost, 6 Bolt

    Rear Hub

    Bear Pawls Sealed Bearing, 12x148mm Boost, Micro Spline, 6 Bolt

    Bear Pawls Sealed Bearing, 12x148mm Boost, Micro Spline, 6 Bolt

    Tires

    Front: Vittoria Mazza 2.4" Trail G2.0, Rear: Vittoria Martello 2.35" Trail G2.0

    Front: Vittoria Mazza 2.4" Trail G2.0, Folding, Rear: Vittoria Martello 2.35" Trail G2.0, Folding

    Disc Rotors

    TRP TR180-29 180mm

    TRP TR203-29, 203mm

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