2023 Norco Optic

2023 Norco Optic

For beginners to pros, and everyone in between.

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.

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Available Colors

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

KITC Frame KitC3C2 SRAMC2 ShimanoC1C AXS
FRAMECarbon 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 OffsetRockShox Pike Select + RC, DebonAir, 140mm Travel, 42mm OffsetFox Performance Elite FLOAT 36, GRIP2, 140mm Travel, 42mm OffsetFox Performance Elite FLOAT 36, GRIP2, 140mm Travel, 42mm OffsetRockShox Pike Ultimate RC2, DebonAir, 140mm Travel, 42mm Offset
REAR SHOCKRockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate DH Custom RC, 190x45mmRockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate DH Custom RC, 190x45mmRockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate DH Custom RC, 190x45mmFox Performance Elite FLOAT DPX2, 190x45mmFox Performance Elite FLOAT DPX2, 190x45mmRockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate DH Custom RC, 190x45mm
REAR SHIFTER-Shimano SLX SL-M7100-IR I-Spec EVSRAM GX EagleShimano XT SL-M8100 I-Spec EVShimano XTR M9100 I-Spec EVSRAM GX Eagle AXS
REAR DERAILLEUR-Shimano XT RD-M8100SRAM GX EagleShimano XT RD-M8100Shimano XTR M9100SRAM GX Eagle AXS
CRANKSET-Praxis Cadet M30, 32T, 170mmSRAM GX Eagle DUB Lunar, 32T, 170mmPraxis Girder Carbon M30, 32T, 170mme*thirteen TRS Race Carbon, 32T, 170mmSRAM GX Eagle DUB Lunar, 32T, 170mm
BOTTOM BRACKET-Praxis M30 PF92SRAM DUB PF92Praxis M30 BB92e*thirteen BB92SRAM DUB PF92
CHAIN TENSIONER-GW 1x Flip Guidee*thirteen---
CASSETTE-Shimano SLX, 10-51T, 12 SpeedSRAM XG1275 Eagle, 10-52TShimano XT CS-M8100, 10-51T, 12 SpeedShimano XTR M9100, 10-51T, 12 SpeedSRAM XG1275 Eagle, 10-52T
CHAIN-Shimano DeoreSRAM GX EagleShimano XT CN-M8100Shimano XTR M9100SRAM GX Eagle
FRONT BRAKE-Shimano BR-MT420, 4 Piston, Organic PadsSRAM DB8, 4 Piston, Organic PadsShimano XT BR-M8020, 4 Piston, Metallic PadsShimano XTR M9120, 4 Piston, Organic PadsSRAM Code RSC, 4 Piston, Organic Pads
FRONT BRAKE ROTOR-TRP 180mmSRAM CenterLine 203mmShimano SM-RT70 Ice Tech, 203mmShimano XTR MT900 Freeza, 203mmSRAM CenterLine 203mm, 6 bolt
REAR BRAKE-TRP Slate EVO, 4 Piston, Resin PadsSRAM DB8, 4 Piston, Organic PadsShimano XT BR-M8020, 4 Piston, Metallic PadsShimano XTR M9120, 4 Piston, Organic PadsSRAM Code RSC, 4 Piston, Organic Pads
REAR BRAKE ROTOR-TRP 180mmSRAM CenterLine 180mmShimano SM-RT70 Ice Tech, 180mmShimano XTR MT900 Freeza, 180mmSRAM CenterLine 180mm, 6 bolt
BRAKE LEVERS-TRP Slate EVOSRAM DB8Shimano XT BR-M8020Shimano XTRSRAM Code RSC
HANDLEBAR-Butted 6061 Alloy, 780mm, 20mm Risee*thirteen, 800mm, 20mm RiseTranzX Butted 6061 Alloy, 780mm, 20mm RiseOneUp Carbon, 800mm, 20mm RiseOneUp Carbon, 800mm, 20mm Rise
STEM-6061 Alloy, 45mm Length, 35mm Clamp6061 Alloy, 45mm Length, 35mm ClampNorco 6061 Alloy, 45mm Length, 35mm Clamp6061 Alloy, 45mm Length, 35mm ClampOneUp 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)
HEADSETFSA Internal Sealed BearingFSA Internal Sealed BearingFSA Internal Sealed BearingFSA Internal Sealed BearingFSA Internal Sealed BearingFSA Internal Sealed Bearing
SADDLE-Fizik Alpaca Terra, WingflexFizik Alpaca Terra, WingflexFizik Alpaca Terra, WingflexFizik Alpaca Terra, WingflexFizik Alpaca Terra, Wingflex
GRIPS-DMR DeathgripWTB Waffle Lock-OnDMR DeathgripDMR DeathgripDMR Deathgrip
SEATPOST CLAMPNorco Alloy Nutted Clamp-----
FRONT HUB-Bear Pawls Sealed Bearing, 15x110mm Boost, 6 BoltDT Swiss 350 15x110mm Boost, 6 BoltShimano XT HB-8110-B, 15x110mm Boost, Center LockShimano XT HB-8110-B, 15x110mm Boost, Center LockCrank Bros. Synthesis E Carbon, 15x110mm Boost, 6-bolt
REAR HUB-Bear Pawls Sealed Bearing, 12x148mm Boost, Micro Spline, 6 BoltDT Swiss 350 12x148mm Boost, XD, 6 BoltShimano XT FH-8110-B 12x148mm Boost, 32H, Micro Spline, Center LockShimano XT FH-8110-B, 12x148mm Boost, Micro Spline, Center LockCrank Bros. Synthesis E Carbon 12x148mm Boost, XD, 6 Bolt
REAR HUB SKEWER148mm x 12mm TA------
RIMSStan's Flow S1 29", 32HStan's Flow S1 29", 32HStan's Flow S1 29", 32HStan's Flow S1 29", 32HCrank Bros. Synthesis E Carbon, 28H, 29"
FRONT TIRE-Vittoria Mazza 2.4" Trail G2.0Vittoria Mazza 2.4" Trail G2.0Vittoria Mazza 2.4" Trail G2.0Vittoria Mazza 2.4" Trail G2.0Vittoria Mazza 2.4" Trail G2.0
REAR TIRE-Vittoria Martello 2.35" Trail G2.0Vittoria Martello 2.35" Trail G2.0Vittoria Martello 2.35" Trail G2.0Vittoria Martello 2.35" Trail G2.0Vittoria Martello 2.35" Trail G2.0
SPOKES/NIPPLES-Sapim Sprint DB StainlessSapim Sprint DB StainlessSapim Sprint DB StainlessSapim Sprint DB StainlessButted Stainless Black
VALVES-Stan's Universal 35mm Presta Valve StemStan's Universal 35mm Presta Valve StemStan's Universal 35mm Presta Valve StemStan's Universal 35mm Presta Valve StemStan's Universal 35mm Presta Valve Stem
SEALANT-Stan's - 200mlStan's - 200mlStan's - 200mlStan's - 200mlStan's - 200ml
PRICE$2,699$4,299$5,499$5,599$6,599$7,999

Highlighted Features of the 2023 Norco Optic

Ride Aligned Design System
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.

125mm of Rear Travel
125mm of Rear Travel

The precision suspension kinematics and custom DH spec shock give you fun rear travel. Also 140mm fork for total control on the trails.

Long-Travel Droppers
Long-Travel Droppers

You have short seat tubes for maximum standover clearance. And you can drop the saddle out of the way for the rough trails.

Four-Piston 180mm Disc Brakes
Four-Piston 180mm Disc Brakes

Take on the wildest descents and attack every turn with these brakes. Plus short seat tubes and aggressive knobby tires.

SizeSMLXL
Wheel Size29"29"29"29"
Front Travel140140140140
Rear Travel125125125125
Reach420450480510
Stack611620629638
Head Tube Angle65656565
Fork Offset42424242
Seat Tube Length395415445485
Effective Seat Tube Angle76767676
Rear Centre Length425430435440
Bottom Bracket Drop38383838
Bottom Bracket Height337337337337
Horizontal Top Tube572605637669
Wheelbase1157119612351275
Standover664680698719
Head Tube Length100110120130
Trail129129129129
Recommended Seatpost Drop125150170170
Maximum Post Insertion205220240250
Stem Length45454545
Crank Length170170170170
Tire Size2.35"-2.6"2.35"-2.6"2.35"-2.6"2.35"-2.6"
Water Bottle Compatible1x750mL1x750mL1x750mL1x750mL
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