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    $3,699$4,999
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    Category
    Trail
    Weight
    34.4 lbs
    6.4
    Frame
    Carbon
    RockShox Pike Select
    RockShox Super Deluxe Select+
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    29″
    Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc
    XT, 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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    Insights
    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

    Carbon Frame, 125mm Travel, UDH, Eagle Transmission Compatible, Ride Aligned™

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Hanger StandardUDH

    ColorGolden Larch Yellow

    Fork

    Rockshox Pike Select, 140mm, 44mm offset, Fender Included

    Travel140mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    Rockshox Super Deluxe Select+, 185x50mm TR

    Travel125mm

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano Sealed Bearing, BSA 73mm

    Headset

    FSA No. 57 ZS, Sealed Bearing, Tapered 1-1/8" - 1.5", ( ZS44/28.6 | ZS56/40 )

    Stem

    Norco 40mm length , 35mm clamp

    Handlebar

    6061 Alloy, 800mm, 25mm Rise

    Saddle

    SDG Bel Air V3

    Seatpost

    TranzX YS105, 34.9mm, 150 (S1) -170mm (S2) -200mm (S3,S4) -230mm (S5)

    TypeDropper

    Grips

    Propalm, 130mm Length

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano XT M8100, 12sp

    Crank

    Shimano Deore FC-MT512, 30T, CL55, 165mm (S1,S2) -170mm (S3,S4,S5)

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore SL-M6100, 12sp

    Cassette

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

    Chain

    Shimano Deore CN-M6100, 12sp

    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 MT520

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB ST i30, 32H, F/R-29", 30mm ID

    Front Hub

    Shimano HB-MT410, 15x110mm Boost, 32H, C-lock

    Rear Hub

    Shimano FH-MT510, 12x148 Boost, Micro Spline, 32H, C-lock

    Tires

    Front: Maxxis Minion DHF, 3C Max Terra EXO, 29x2.5", Folding, Rear: Maxxis Dissector 2.4", 3C, MaxxTerra / EXO / TR, Folding

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano RT-64, 180mm rotor, C-Lock

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