Norco Optic C1 Review

Norco Optic C1 Review

Norco Optic C1 Review

Price: 9999 €
category: All Mountain
Frame Material: Carbon
Weight: 15,01 kg
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 140 mm
Travel Rear: 125 mm
Model Year: 2024
  • High Pivot rear suspension
  • burly build
  • 5 years warranty
  • uphill a bit sluggish
  • with 15,01 kg unfortunately a bit heavy
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 C1 in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (All Mountain above 8000 €) .

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
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-
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
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-
568
593
611
641
665
Seat Tube Length
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-
350
370
385
430
445
Seat Tube Angle
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-
76,5
76,75
77
77,25
77,5
Head Tube Length
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-
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
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-
421
425
429
433
437
Wheelbase
-
-
1159
1193
1226
1259
1292
Standover Height
-
-
675
677
678
707
705
Specification
  • Frame Optic Carbon, VPSHP, 125mm Travel, UDH Compatible
  • Frame Material Carbon
  • Fork Fox Factory 34 FLOAT GRIP2, HSC, LSC, HSR, LSR, LNT
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Damper Fox FLOAT X Factory, 185x50mm Trunnion
  • Gearrange 520%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever SRAM Pod Controller
  • Rear Derailleur SRAM X0 AXS Eagle T-Type
  • Crank SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, Boost, 30T AL Ring, 170mm
  • Cassette SRAM Eagle T-Type 1295, 10-52T
  • Chain SRAM XO Eagle T-Type
  • Brake Set SRAM Level Stealth Silver, 4-Piston, Sintered Pads
  • Brake Rotors 200/180
  • Rims We Are One Union Carbon
  • Front Hub Industry Nine 1/1 12x110mm Boost, 6-Bolt
  • Rear Hub Industry Nine 1/1, 12x148mm Boost, XD, 6-Bolt
  • Tires Front Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5", 3C, MaxxTerra / EXO / TR, Folding
  • Tires Rear Maxxis Dissector 2.4" WT, 3C, MaxxTerra / EXO / TR, Folding
  • Saddle Fizik Alpaca Terra, Wingflex
  • Seat Post One Up Adjustable Dropper, 34.9mm, 150mm (1), 180mm (2), 210mm (3, 4), 240mm (5)
  • Stem CNC Alloy, 40mm Length, 35mm Clamp
  • Handle Bar Deity Skywire Carbon 800mm, 25mm Rise
  • Handle Bar Width 800
  • Head Set FSA #57 E, Sealed Bearing

Expirience with the Norco Optic C1

Ludwig Döhl In Canada, mountain biking is a different beast compared to Europe, and the Optic C1 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? The geometry is moderate and makes for a balanced handling. When entering the saddle, the All Mountain von Norco conveys a balanced seating position. On climbs, the Norco Optic C1 lets you sweat. Other bikes 9999 Euro climb better. Heavy riders over 85 kilos aren´t likely to encounter too many problems with the high weight of 15,01 kg. For lighter riders, this could be a disturbance. Norco is installing only absolutely high-quality shifting components. The guarantee of 5 years proves that Norco is behind its products. Pay attention when selecting your size: the Norco Fully 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.