Norco Optic A1 Review

Norco Optic A1 Review

Norco Optic A1 Review

Price: 5499 €
category: All Mountain
Frame Material: Aluminium
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 140 mm
Travel Rear: 125 mm
Model Year: 2024
  • High Pivot rear suspension
  • burly build
  • 5 years warranty
  • there are bikes with a better value for money out there
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm
framesize runs
small big

Overall Bike Check

The most importanten ratings of the Norco Optic A1 in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (All Mountain up to 6000 €) .

Value for Money Check

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Geometry

Je steiler der Winkel des Sitzrohrs ist, desto effizienter können Sie in die Pedale treten.

SIZE XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer
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-
1
2
3
4
-
Wheelsize
-
-
29
29
29
29
29
Stack
-
-
608
617
626
635
644
Reach
-
-
422,5
447,5
472,5
497,5
522,5
Top Tube Length
-
-
568
593
611
641
665
Seat Tube Length
-
-
350
370
385
430
445
Seat Tube Angle
-
-
76,5
76,75
77
77,25
77,5
Head Tube Length
-
-
100
110
120
130
140
Head Tube Angle
-
-
65
65
65
65
65
Bottom Bracket Drop
-
-
32
32
32
32
32
Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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-
346
346
346
346
346
Chainstay Length
-
-
421
425
429
433
437
Wheelbase
-
-
1159
1193
1226
1259
1292
Standover Height
-
-
675
677
678
707
705
Specification
  • Frame Optic Aluminum, VPSHP, 125mm Travel, UDH Compatible
  • Frame Material Aluminium
  • Fork Fox FLOAT 34 Rhythm, GRIP, 140mm, Sweep Adjust, 44mm Offset
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Damper Fox FLOAT X Performance, 2 pos, 185x50mm Trunnion
  • Gearrange 520%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever SRAM GX Eagle
  • Rear Derailleur SRAM GX Eagle Lunar
  • Crank Truvativ X1 Eagle, 30T, 170mm
  • Cassette SRAM Eagle XG1275 10-52T
  • Chain SRAM SX Eagle
  • Brake Set Sram Level Stealth Bronze oder TRP Slate EVO, 4-Piston
  • Brake Rotors 200/180
  • Rims Stan's Flow D, Black 32H
  • Front Hub Race Face Trace, 15x110mm Boost, 6-Bolt
  • Rear Hub Race Face Trace, 12x148mm Boost, XD, 6-Bolt
  • Tires Front Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5" 3C, MaxxTerra / EXO / TR, Folding
  • Tires Rear Maxxis Dissector 2.4" 3C, MaxxTerra / EXO / TR, Folding
  • Saddle SDG Bel Air V3
  • Seat Post TranzX YS105 Dropper, 34.9mm, 150mm (1), 170mm (2), 200mm (3, 4), 230mm (5)
  • Stem Alloy, 40mm Length, 35mm Clamp
  • Handle Bar 6061 Alloy, 800mm, 25mm Rise
  • Handle Bar Width 800
  • Head Set FSA #57 E Sealed Bearing

Expirience with the Norco Optic A1

Ludwig Döhl In Canada, mountain biking is a different beast compared to Europe, and the Optic A1 is prime evidence of that. Despite packing just 125 mm of rear travel, this rig is fully tuned for downhill thrills. The commanding High Pivot rear suspension design is typically found on bikes with significantly more squish. Can this quirky approach actually work? With its balanced handling, riding the Norco Fully feels really intuitive. For all of those who love a good incline, the moderate seating position of the in alpine terrain should be considered pleasant. With 5 years warranty, you can not go wrong. Check the size chart exactly before buying: the All Mountain von Norco sizing runs small.

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About the author

Ludwig Döhl

Ludwig Döhl

... has spent more than 100,000 kilometers in the saddle of over 1000 different mountain bikes. The essence of many hours on the trail: Mountain bikes are awesome when they match your personal preferences! With this realization, he founded bike-test.com to assist cyclists in finding their very own dream bike.