Redesigned for the 2020 model year, the Norco Optic joined a growing list of bikes in the category. Despite a modest 125mm of rear-wheel travel paired with a 140mm fork, the Optic's geometry and dialed suspension combine to make it an impressively...

Pros

Hard-charging
Punches above travel class
Confidence-inspiring on descents

Cons

Not the lightest weight
Aluminum rear triangle

Januar 2021

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Mick Kirkman

Can you garner big grins from short travel?

Pros

Norco’s Ride Aligned design perfectly balances geometry and suspension

Cons

Not the lightest short-travel ripper, but at least it's robust

Februar 2024

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Tom Marvin

On-trend geometry gives buckets of potential, but suspension upgrades are needed to truly benefit

Pros

The shape is long, low and slack, while the wheel and tyre combo is spot on

Cons

Over-damped shock leads to a skippy ride, while the fork doesn’t feel smooth either

April 2020

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Sean Leicht

The Norco Optic has thoroughly impressed all of our testers over the last several months of testing. Norco has done an incredible job creating a well-rounded and fun mountain bike that is ready to handle the rough stuff while still offering pedaling...

April 2020

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Buy if... You want an aggressive short travel 29er and are prepared to make some upgrades

Pros

Efficient pedalling
Well rounded geometry for aggressive riding
Stan's rims are easy to set up tubeless

Cons

Sub par suspension sucks confidence
Value isn't as great as competition
Revisions to specification would make this a better bike

Februar 2024

Full Review

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Specifications

Frame

Carbon Front Triangle, Aluminum Rear, 125mm Travel, Ride Aligned™

Frame Sizes

S, M, L, XL, XXL

Frame Colors

Grey/Gold

Suspension

Fork

Rear Shock

RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate DH Custom RC, 190x45mm

Cockpit

Stem

Handlebars

Tape/Grips

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur

Shift Levers

Cassette

Chain

Crankset

Chainrings

Brakes

Front Brake

Shift Levers

Wheels

Front Rim

Rear Rim

Geometry Norco Optic C Frame Kit

Size	S	M	L	XL
Seat Tube Length (mm)	395	415	445	485
Seat Tube Angle	76	76	76	76
Head Tube Length (mm)	100	110	120	130
Head Tube Angle	65	65	65	65
Top Tube Length (mm)	572	605	637	669
Wheelbase (mm)	1157	1196	1235	1275
Standover (mm)	664	680	698	719
Stack (mm)	611	620	629	638
Reach (mm)	420	450	480	510
BB Offset (mm)	38	38	38	38
Trail (mm)	129	129	129	129
Fork Rake Offset (mm)	42	42	42	42
Stem Length (mm)	45	45	45	45
Crank Length (mm)	170	170	170	170