Exactly how a modern trail bike should handle.

The Optic is faster and more fun than any other 125mm trail bike. That's why it was the Pinkbike 2019 Mountain Bike of the Year. The 2023 model will continue that reign. Speed has never felt so thrilling. The steering geo is just perfect for charging descents without sacrificing your precision and maneuverability.

The custom suspension is designed around custom tuned RockShox and Fox shocks. Made to work so you can play as hard as you want. You also get four-piston 180mm disc brakes, short seat tubes, and long stroke dropper posts. Also a Ride Aligned system for precise rider metrics.

Key Details

  • Available In

    Carbon

  • Front Travel

    140mm

  • Rear Travel

    125mm

  • Wheel Size

    29"

  • 2023 Norco Optic C2 SRAM in Silver/Chrome
  • 2023 Norco Optic C AXS in Grey/Gold
  • 2023 Norco Optic C3 in Black/Grey
  • 2023 Norco Optic C3 in Purple/Black
  • 2023 Norco Optic C2 Shimano in Blue/Copper
  • 2023 Norco Optic C1 in Blue/Chrome

Specifications

2023 Norco Optic

KIT C Frame Kit C3 C2 SRAM C2 Shimano C1 C AXS
FRAME Carbon Front Triangle, Aluminum Rear, 125mm Travel, Ride Aligned™ Carbon Front Triangle, Aluminum Rear, 125mm Travel, Ride Aligned™ Carbon Front Triangle, Aluminum Rear, 125mm Travel, Ride Aligned™ Carbon Front Triangle, Aluminum Rear, 125mm Travel, Ride Aligned™ Carbon Front Triangle, Aluminum Rear, 125mm Travel, Ride Aligned™ Carbon Front Triangle, Aluminum Rear, 125mm Travel, Ride Aligned™
FORK - RockShox Pike Select RC, DebonAir, 140mm Travel, 42mm Offset RockShox Pike Select + RC, DebonAir, 140mm Travel, 42mm Offset Fox Performance Elite FLOAT 36, GRIP2, 140mm Travel, 42mm Offset Fox Performance Elite FLOAT 36, GRIP2, 140mm Travel, 42mm Offset RockShox Pike Ultimate RC2, DebonAir, 140mm Travel, 42mm Offset
REAR SHOCK RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate DH Custom RC, 190x45mm RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate DH Custom RC, 190x45mm RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate DH Custom RC, 190x45mm Fox Performance Elite FLOAT DPX2, 190x45mm Fox Performance Elite FLOAT DPX2, 190x45mm RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate DH Custom RC, 190x45mm
REAR SHIFTER - Shimano SLX SL-M7100-IR I-Spec EV SRAM GX Eagle Shimano XT SL-M8100 I-Spec EV Shimano XTR M9100 I-Spec EV SRAM GX Eagle AXS
REAR DERAILLEUR - Shimano XT RD-M8100 SRAM GX Eagle Shimano XT RD-M8100 Shimano XTR M9100 SRAM GX Eagle AXS
CRANKSET - Praxis Cadet M30, 32T, 170mm SRAM GX Eagle DUB Lunar, 32T, 170mm Praxis Girder Carbon M30, 32T, 170mm e*thirteen TRS Race Carbon, 32T, 170mm SRAM GX Eagle DUB Lunar, 32T, 170mm
BOTTOM BRACKET - Praxis M30 PF92 SRAM DUB PF92 Praxis M30 BB92 e*thirteen BB92 SRAM DUB PF92
CHAIN TENSIONER - GW 1x Flip Guide e*thirteen - - -
CASSETTE - Shimano SLX, 10-51T, 12 Speed SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 10-52T Shimano XT CS-M8100, 10-51T, 12 Speed Shimano XTR M9100, 10-51T, 12 Speed SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 10-52T
CHAIN - Shimano Deore SRAM GX Eagle Shimano XT CN-M8100 Shimano XTR M9100 SRAM GX Eagle
FRONT BRAKE - Shimano BR-MT420, 4 Piston, Organic Pads SRAM DB8, 4 Piston, Organic Pads Shimano XT BR-M8020, 4 Piston, Metallic Pads Shimano XTR M9120, 4 Piston, Organic Pads SRAM Code RSC, 4 Piston, Organic Pads
FRONT BRAKE ROTOR - TRP 180mm SRAM CenterLine 203mm Shimano SM-RT70 Ice Tech, 203mm Shimano XTR MT900 Freeza, 203mm SRAM CenterLine 203mm, 6 bolt
REAR BRAKE - TRP Slate EVO, 4 Piston, Resin Pads SRAM DB8, 4 Piston, Organic Pads Shimano XT BR-M8020, 4 Piston, Metallic Pads Shimano XTR M9120, 4 Piston, Organic Pads SRAM Code RSC, 4 Piston, Organic Pads
REAR BRAKE ROTOR - TRP 180mm SRAM CenterLine 180mm Shimano SM-RT70 Ice Tech, 180mm Shimano XTR MT900 Freeza, 180mm SRAM CenterLine 180mm, 6 bolt
BRAKE LEVERS - TRP Slate EVO SRAM DB8 Shimano XT BR-M8020 Shimano XTR SRAM Code RSC
HANDLEBAR - Butted 6061 Alloy, 780mm, 20mm Rise e*thirteen, 800mm, 20mm Rise TranzX Butted 6061 Alloy, 780mm, 20mm Rise OneUp Carbon, 800mm, 20mm Rise OneUp Carbon, 800mm, 20mm Rise
STEM - 6061 Alloy, 45mm Length, 35mm Clamp 6061 Alloy, 45mm Length, 35mm Clamp Norco 6061 Alloy, 45mm Length, 35mm Clamp 6061 Alloy, 45mm Length, 35mm Clamp OneUp EDC Compatible, 50mm Length, 35mm Clamp
SEATPOST - X-Fusion Manic Dropper, 31.6mm, 125mm (S), 150mm (M,L), 170mm (XL) X-Fusion Manic Dropper, 31.6mm, 125mm (S), 150mm (M,L), 170mm (XL) X-Fusion Manic dropper, 31.6mm, 125mm (S), 150mm (M,L), 170mm (XL) X-Fusion Manic Dropper, 31.6mm, 125mm (s), 150mm (M,L), 170mm (XL) X-Fusion Manic, 31.6mm, 125mm (S), 150mm (M,L), 170mm (XL)
HEADSET FSA Internal Sealed Bearing FSA Internal Sealed Bearing FSA Internal Sealed Bearing FSA Internal Sealed Bearing FSA Internal Sealed Bearing FSA Internal Sealed Bearing
SADDLE - Fizik Alpaca Terra, Wingflex Fizik Alpaca Terra, Wingflex Fizik Alpaca Terra, Wingflex Fizik Alpaca Terra, Wingflex Fizik Alpaca Terra, Wingflex
GRIPS - DMR Deathgrip WTB Waffle Lock-On DMR Deathgrip DMR Deathgrip DMR Deathgrip
SEATPOST CLAMP Norco Alloy Nutted Clamp - - - - -
FRONT HUB - Bear Pawls Sealed Bearing, 15x110mm Boost, 6 Bolt DT Swiss 350 15x110mm Boost, 6 Bolt Shimano XT HB-8110-B, 15x110mm Boost, Center Lock Shimano XT HB-8110-B, 15x110mm Boost, Center Lock Crank Bros. Synthesis E Carbon, 15x110mm Boost, 6-bolt
REAR HUB - Bear Pawls Sealed Bearing, 12x148mm Boost, Micro Spline, 6 Bolt DT Swiss 350 12x148mm Boost, XD, 6 Bolt Shimano XT FH-8110-B 12x148mm Boost, 32H, Micro Spline, Center Lock Shimano XT FH-8110-B, 12x148mm Boost, Micro Spline, Center Lock Crank Bros. Synthesis E Carbon 12x148mm Boost, XD, 6 Bolt
REAR HUB SKEWER 148mm x 12mm TA - - - - - -
RIMS Stan's Flow S1 29", 32H Stan's Flow S1 29", 32H Stan's Flow S1 29", 32H Stan's Flow S1 29", 32H Crank Bros. Synthesis E Carbon, 28H, 29"
FRONT TIRE - Vittoria Mazza 2.4" Trail G2.0 Vittoria Mazza 2.4" Trail G2.0 Vittoria Mazza 2.4" Trail G2.0 Vittoria Mazza 2.4" Trail G2.0 Vittoria Mazza 2.4" Trail G2.0
REAR TIRE - Vittoria Martello 2.35" Trail G2.0 Vittoria Martello 2.35" Trail G2.0 Vittoria Martello 2.35" Trail G2.0 Vittoria Martello 2.35" Trail G2.0 Vittoria Martello 2.35" Trail G2.0
SPOKES/NIPPLES - Sapim Sprint DB Stainless Sapim Sprint DB Stainless Sapim Sprint DB Stainless Sapim Sprint DB Stainless Butted Stainless Black
VALVES - Stan's Universal 35mm Presta Valve Stem Stan's Universal 35mm Presta Valve Stem Stan's Universal 35mm Presta Valve Stem Stan's Universal 35mm Presta Valve Stem Stan's Universal 35mm Presta Valve Stem
SEALANT - Stan's - 200ml Stan's - 200ml Stan's - 200ml Stan's - 200ml Stan's - 200ml
PRICE $2,699 $4,299 $5,499 $5,599 $6,599 $7,999

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Ride Aligned Design System

It creates a customized platform with individual metrics, precise suspension kinematics, and proprietary app technology for each rider. So you have the best possible cycling experience.

Geometry

2023 Norco Optic

Size S M L XL
Wheel Size 29" 29" 29" 29"
Front Travel 140 140 140 140
Rear Travel 125 125 125 125
Reach 420 450 480 510
Stack 611 620 629 638
Head Tube Angle 65 65 65 65
Fork Offset 42 42 42 42
Seat Tube Length 395 415 445 485
Effective Seat Tube Angle 76 76 76 76
Rear Centre Length 425 430 435 440
Bottom Bracket Drop 38 38 38 38
Bottom Bracket Height 337 337 337 337
Horizontal Top Tube 572 605 637 669
Wheelbase 1157 1196 1235 1275
Standover 664 680 698 719
Head Tube Length 100 110 120 130
Trail 129 129 129 129
Recommended Seatpost Drop 125 150 170 170
Maximum Post Insertion 205 220 240 250
Stem Length 45 45 45 45
Crank Length 170 170 170 170
Tire Size 2.35"-2.6" 2.35"-2.6" 2.35"-2.6" 2.35"-2.6"
Water Bottle Compatible 1x750mL 1x750mL 1x750mL 1x750mL
Bike Geometry Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

2023 Norco Optic

  • What's the warranty on this bike?

    Norco bikes model year 2014 and newer are covered by Norco's "No Other Way" warranty, with original proof of purchase. Get more details on their website here: https://www.norco.com/warranty/