Compare: 2023 Norco Optic C3 vs Optic C2 SRAM vs Optic C2 Shimano vs Optic C1 vs Optic C AXS

Overview
Ride Feel
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

Bike Comparison

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	Optic C32023 Norco	Optic C2 SRAM2023 Norco	Optic C2 Shimano2023 Norco	Optic C12023 Norco	Optic C AXS2023 Norco

MSRP	$2,999~~$3,699~~	$3,499~~$4,699~~	$3,999~~$4,799~~	$4,999~~$5,999~~	$5,699~~$7,199~~
Where to Buy	$2,999 19% off At Norco $2,999 19% off At evo	$3,499 26% off At Norco $3,499 26% off At evo	$3,999 17% off At Norco	$4,999 17% off At Norco	$5,699 21% off At Norco $6,999 At Jenson USA
Category	Trail	Trail	Trail	Trail	Trail
	6.4	6.8	6.8	7.8	9.1
Frame	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon
Fork	RockShox Pike Select	RockShox Pike Select+	Fox Performance Elite Float 36	Fox Performance Elite Float 36	RockShox Pike Ultimate
Shock	RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate DH	RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate DH	Fox Float DPX2 Performance Elite	Fox Float X Performance Elite	RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate DH
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Carbon
Wheel Size	29″	29″	29″	29″	29″
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	XT, SLX	GX Eagle	XT, Praxis	XTR, e*thirteen TRS Race	GX Eagle AXS
Drivetrain	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12 Electronic
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 C3

Optic C2 SRAM

Optic C2 Shimano

Optic C1

Optic C AXS

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

28 mph

Optic C2 SRAM

28 mph

Optic C2 Shimano

28 mph

Optic C1

28 mph

Optic C AXS

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 C32023 Norco	Optic C2 SRAM2023 Norco	Optic C2 Shimano2023 Norco	Optic C12023 Norco	Optic C AXS2023 Norco

Frame	Carbon Front Triangle, Aluminum Rear, 125mm Travel, UDH, Hangerless Interface Compatible, Ride Aligned™ BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Hanger Standard: UDH Colors: Purple / Black; Black / Grey	Carbon Front Triangle, Aluminum Rear, 125mm Travel, UDH, Hangerless Interface Compatible, Ride Aligned™ BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Hanger Standard: UDH Colors: Purple / Black; Black / Grey	Carbon Front Triangle, Aluminum Rear, 125mm Travel, UDH, Hangerless Interface Compatible, Ride Aligned™ BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Hanger Standard: UDH Colors: Purple / Black; Black / Grey	Carbon Front Triangle, Aluminum Rear, 125mm Travel, UDH, Hangerless Interface Compatible, Ride Aligned™ BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Hanger Standard: UDH Colors: Purple / Black; Black / Grey	Carbon Front Triangle, Aluminum Rear, 125mm Travel, UDH, Hangerless Interface Compatible, Ride Aligned™ BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Hanger Standard: UDH Colors: Purple / Black; Black / Grey
Fork	RockShox Pike Select RC, DebonAir, 140mm Travel, 42mm Offset Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Pike Select + RC, DebonAir, 140mm Travel, 42mm Offset Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Performance Elite FLOAT 36, GRIP2, 140mm Travel, 42mm Offset Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Performance Elite FLOAT 36, GRIP2, 140mm Travel, 42mm Offset Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Pike Ultimate RC2, DebonAir, 140mm Travel, 42mm Offset Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air
Shock	RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate DH Custom RC, 190x45mm Travel: 125mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate DH Custom RC, 190x45mm Travel: 125mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Performance Elite FLOAT DPX2, 190x45mm Travel: 125mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Performance Elite FLOAT X, 190x45mm Travel: 125mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate DH Custom RC, 190x45mm Travel: 125mm Spring Type: Air
Bottom Bracket	Praxis M30 PF92	SRAM DUB PF92	Praxis M30 BB92	e*thirteen BB92	SRAM DUB PF92
Headset	FSA Internal Sealed Bearing	FSA Internal Sealed Bearing	FSA Internal Sealed Bearing	FSA Internal Sealed Bearing	FSA Internal Sealed Bearing
Stem	6061 Alloy, 45mm Length, 35mm Clamp	6061 Alloy, 45mm Length, 35mm Clamp	Norco 6061 Alloy, 45mm Length, 35mm Clamp	6061 Alloy, 45mm Length, 35mm Clamp	OneUp EDC Compatible, 50mm Length, 35mm Clamp
Handlebar	Butted 6061 Alloy, 780mm, 20mm Rise	e*thirteen, 800mm, 20mm Rise	TranzX Butted 6061 Alloy, 780mm, 20mm Rise	OneUp Carbon, 800mm, 20mm Rise	OneUp Carbon, 800mm, 20mm Rise
Saddle	Fizik Alpaca Terra, Wingflex	Fizik Alpaca Terra, Wingflex	Fizik Alpaca Terra, Wingflex	Fizik Alpaca Terra, Wingflex	Fizik Alpaca Terra, Wingflex
Seatpost	X-Fusion Manic Dropper, 31.6mm, 125mm (S), 150mm (M,L), 170mm (XL)	X-Fusion Manic Dropper, 31.6mm, 125mm (S), 150mm (M,L), 170mm (XL)	X-Fusion Manic dropper, 31.6mm, 125mm (S), 150mm (M,L), 170mm (XL)	X-Fusion Manic Dropper, 31.6mm, 125mm (s), 150mm (M,L), 170mm (XL)	X-Fusion Manic, 31.6mm, 125mm (S), 150mm (M,L), 170mm (XL)
Grips	DMR Deathgrip	WTB Waffle Lock-On	DMR Deathgrip	DMR Deathgrip	DMR Deathgrip

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano XT RD-M8100	SRAM GX Eagle	Shimano XT RD-M8100	Shimano XTR M9100	SRAM GX Eagle AXS
Crank	Praxis Cadet M30, 32T, 170mm	SRAM GX Eagle DUB Lunar, 32T, 170mm	Praxis Girder Carbon M30, 32T, 170mm	e*thirteen TRS Race Carbon, 32T, 170mm	SRAM GX Eagle DUB Lunar, 32T, 170mm
Shifters	Shimano SLX SL-M7100-IR I-Spec EV	SRAM GX Eagle	Shimano XT SL-M8100 I-Spec EV	Shimano XTR M9100 I-Spec EV	SRAM GX Eagle AXS
Cassette	Shimano SLX, 10-51T, 12 Speed	SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 10-52T	Shimano XT CS-M8100, 10-51T, 12 Speed	Shimano XTR M9100, 10-51T, 12 Speed	SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 10-52T
Chain	Shimano Deore	SRAM GX Eagle	Shimano XT CN-M8100	Shimano XTR M9100	SRAM GX Eagle
Chain Tensioner	GW 1x Flip Guide
Brakes	Front: TRP Slate EVO 203mm, Rear: TRP Slate EVO 180mm	Front: SRAM DB8, 4 Piston, Organic Pads, Rear: SRAM DB8, 4 Piston, Organic Pads	Front: Shimano XT BR-M8120, 4 Piston, Metallic Pads, Rear: Shimano XT BR-M8120, 4 Piston, Metallic Pads	Front: Shimano XTR M9120, 4 Piston, Organic Pads, Rear: Shimano XTR M9120, 4 Piston, Organic Pads	Front: SRAM Code RSC, 4 Piston, Organic Pads, Rear: SRAM Code RSC, 4 Piston, Organic Pads
Brake Levers	TRP Slate EVO	SRAM DB8	Shimano XT BR-M8020	Shimano XTR	SRAM Code RSC

Wheels

Rims	Stan's Flow S1 29", 32H	Stan's Flow S1 29", 32H	Stan's Flow S1 29", 32H	Stan's Flow S1 29", 32H	Crank Bros. Synthesis E Carbon, 28H, 29"
Front Hub	Bear Pawls Sealed Bearing, 15x110mm Boost, 6 Bolt	DT Swiss 350 15x110mm Boost, 6 Bolt	Shimano XT HB-8110-B, 15x110mm Boost, Center Lock	Shimano XT HB-8110-B, 15x110mm Boost, Center Lock	Crank Bros. Synthesis E Carbon, 15x110mm Boost, 6-bolt
Rear Hub	Bear Pawls Sealed Bearing, 12x148mm Boost, Micro Spline, 6 Bolt	DT Swiss 350 12x148mm Boost, XD, 6 Bolt	Shimano XT FH-8110-B 12x148mm Boost, 32H, Micro Spline, Center Lock	Shimano XT FH-8110-B, 12x148mm Boost, Micro Spline, Center Lock	Crank Bros. Synthesis E Carbon 12x148mm Boost, XD, 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, Rear: Vittoria Martello 2.35" Trail G2.0	Front: Vittoria Mazza 2.4" Trail G2.0, Rear: Vittoria Martello 2.35" Trail G2.0	Front: Vittoria Mazza 2.4" Trail G2.0, Rear: Vittoria Martello 2.35" Trail G2.0	Front: Vittoria Mazza 2.4" Trail G2.0, Rear: Vittoria Martello 2.35" Trail G2.0
Disc Rotors	TRP TR180-29 180mm	SRAM CenterLine 203mm	Shimano SM-RT70 Ice Tech, 203mm	Shimano XTR MT900 Freeza, 203mm	SRAM CenterLine 203mm, 6 bolt

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