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.