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    MSRP
    ($4,608)($4,896)
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    Category
    Trail
    Weight
    34.2 lbs
    6.3
    Frame
    Carbon
    RockShox Pike Select
    Fox Float X Performance
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    29″
    Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc
    Deore
    Drivetrain
    1 × 12
    Suspension
    Full
    Front Travel
    140mm
    Rear Travel
    125mm
    Brand Site

    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
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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)

    26 mph

    Optic C3

    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

    ColorRed

    Fork

    RockShox Pike Select, Charger RC, DebonAir+, 140mm, 44mm Offset

    Travel140mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    Fox FLOAT X Performance, 2 Pos, 185x50mm Trunnion

    Travel125mm

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano BSA Threaded

    Headset

    FSA #57 E Sealed Bearing

    Stem

    Alloy 40mm Length, 35mm Clamp

    Handlebar

    6061 Alloy 800mm, 25mm Rise

    Saddle

    WTB Volt 250 Sport

    Seatpost

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

    TypeDropper

    Grips

    DMR DeathGrip

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore RD-M6100 SGS

    Crank

    Shimano Deore FC-MT512, 30T

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore SL-M6100-R, Rapidfire Plus

    Cassette

    Shimano 10-51T, CS-M6100-12, 12 Speed

    Chain

    Shimano Deore CN-M6100

    Chain Guide

    Norco Idler Guide and Lower Guide

    Brakes

    Front: Shimano Deore MT520 4-Piston, Metallic Pads, Rear: Shimano Deore MT520 4-Piston, Metallic Pads

    TypeShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano Deore

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0, 32H, 29"

    Front Hub

    Shimano HB-TC500 110x15mm Boost, Center Lock

    Rear Hub

    Shimano FH-TC500, 12x148mm Boost, Micro Spline, Center Lock

    Tires

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

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano RT-64 200mm

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