Norco Optic C2 MX Review

Norco Optic C2 MX Review

Norco Optic C2 MX Review

Price: 7499 €
category: All Mountain
Frame Material: Carbon
Wheel Size: 29 / 27,5 Mullet"
Travel Front: 140 mm
Travel Rear: 125 mm
Model Year: 2024
  • High Pivot rear suspension
  • rugged alignment
  • 5 years warranty
  • competitors ride better in the downhills
  • up the hill, it´s not the fastest bike
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 C2 MX in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (All Mountain up to 8000 €) .

Value for Money Check

If you are keen on value for money, this is your chart. It shows you at a glance how many bike you get for 7499 €.

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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2
3
4
5
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Wheelsize
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29 / 27,5 Mullet
29 / 27,5 Mullet
29 / 27,5 Mullet
29 / 27,5 Mullet
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Stack
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-
617
626
635
644
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Reach
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-
447,5
472,5
497,5
522,5
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Top Tube Length
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-
593
6117
641
665
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Seat Tube Length
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-
370
385
430
445
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Seat Tube Angle
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-
76,75
77
77,25
77,5
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Head Tube Length
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-
110
120
130
140
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Head Tube Angle
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-
65
65
65
65
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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-
11
11
11
11
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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-
346
346
346
346
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Chainstay Length
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-
419
423
427
431
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Wheelbase
-
-
1188
1221
1254
1287
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Standover Height
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-
677
678
707
705
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Specification
  • Frame Optic Carbon, VPSHP, 125mm Travel, UDH Compatible
  • Frame Material Carbon
  • Fork RockShox Lyrik Select +, Charger 3 RC2, DebonAir+ 140mm Travel, 44mm Offset, Fender Included
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout no
  • Damper RockShox Vivid Select +, 185x50mm Trunnion
  • Gearrange 520%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever SRAM Pod Controller
  • Rear Derailleur SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type
  • Crank SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 32T, 170mm
  • Cassette SRAM T-Type 1275 10-52T
  • Chain SRAM GX Eagle T-Type
  • Brake Set SRAM Code R, 4-Piston, Sintered Pads
  • Brake Rotors 200/180
  • Rims Stan's Flow S2, 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 Minion DHRII 2.4" 3C, MaxxTerra / EXO+ / TR, Folding
  • Saddle Fizik Alpaca Terra, Wingflex
  • Seat Post TranzX YS105 Dropper, 34.9mm, 150mm (1), 170mm (2), 200mm (3, 4), 230mm (5)
  • Stem Alloy 40mm Length, 35mm Clamp
  • Handle Bar Deity Ridgeline 35, 800mm, 25mm rise
  • Handle Bar Width 800
  • Head Set FSA #57 E, Sealed Bearing

Expirience with the Norco Optic C2 MX

Ludwig Döhl In Canada, mountain biking is a different beast compared to Europe. The Optic C2 MX stands as the perfect testament to this fact. Despite packing only 125 mm of travel in the rear, the bike's design is finely tuned for absolute downhill joy. The commanding high pivot suspension layout is typically reserved for rigs with way more squish. Can this unconventional approach truly deliver? Thanks to a moderate 65 degree head tube angle, the handling is pleasantly balanced. Due to the interplay of a relatively long top tube and a low stack, the riding position is sporty. If you love crisp downhill runs, there are other All Mountain around under 8000 Euro that would suit you better. With the shifting components, Norco fulfills not only the current standard, but even puts the icing on the cake with its extremely high-quality components. Norco gives 5 years warranty on the bike.

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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.