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Optic C3

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The Optic C3 is an aggressive short-travel sled that rips on descents and can get back to the top without a gondola.

The Optic C3 sharpens your view on high speed trails. The precision suspension kinematics and custom DH spec shock creates 125mm of rear travel, matched with a gravity-eating 140mm fork for the control you need to keep your mind on the trail ahead.

Reasons It's Rad:
- Fast never felt this fun.
- Designed to work so you can play.
- Components selected with speed on the brain.
- Matching each Optic to the human who rides it.

FrameCarbon Front Triangle, Aluminum Rear, 125mm Travel, Ride Alignedâ„¢
ForkRockShox Pike Select RC, DebonAir, 140mm Travel, 42mm Offset
Rear ShockRockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate DH Custom RC, 190x45mm
RimsStan's Flow S1 29", 32H
HubsFront: Bear Pawls Sealed Bearing, 15x110mm Boost, 6 Bolt
Rear: Bear Pawls Sealed Bearing, 12x148mm Boost, Micro Spline, 6 Bolt
SpokesSapim Sprint DB Stainless
TiresFront: Vittoria Mazza 2.4" Trail G2.0
Rear: Vittoria Martello 2.35" Trail G2.0
Bottom BracketPraxis M30 PF92
CranksetPraxis Cadet M30, 32T, 170mm
ShiftersShimano SLX SL-M7100-IR I-Spec EV
Rear DerailleurShimano XT RD-M8100
Cassette/FreewheelShimano SLX, 10-51T, 12 Speed
ChainShimano Deore
BrakesFront: Shimano BR-MT420, 4 Piston, Organic Pads
Rear: TRP Slate EVO, 4 Piston, Resin Pads
RotorsTRP 180mm
Brake LeversTRP Slate EVO
HandlebarsButted 6061 Alloy, 780mm, 20mm Rise
Tape/GripsDMR Deathgrip
Stem6061 Alloy, 45mm Length, 35mm Clamp
HeadsetFSA Internal Sealed Bearing
SeatpostX-Fusion Manic Dropper, 31.6mm, 125mm (S), 150mm (M,L), 170mm (XL)
SaddleFizik Alpaca Terra, Wingflex
Accessories & ExtrasChain Tensioner: GW 1x Flip Guide

* Subject to change without notice.


Sizes:
SizeHeight (inches)Height (cm)
X-Small4'9 1/2" - 5'1 1/2"146 - 156cm
Small5'1" - 5'5"155 - 165cm
Medium5'4 1/2" - 5'8 1/2"164 - 174cm
Large5'8" - 6'0"173 - 183cm
X-Large5'11 1/2" - 6' 3 1/2"181 - 191cm

Geometry

Geometry Chart:
Frame SizeSmallMediumLargeX-Large
Wheel Size (in)29"29"29"29"
Travel (mm front/mm rear)140/125140/125140/125140/125
Reach (mm)420450480510
Head Tube Angle (°)65656565
Fork Offset (mm)42424242
Seat Tube Length (mm)395415445485
Effective Seat Tube Angle (°)76767676
Rear Centre Length (mm)425430435440
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm)38383838
Bottom Bracket Height (mm)337337337337
Horizontal Top Tube (mm)572605637669
Wheelbase (mm)1157119612351275
Standover (mm)664680698719
Head Tube Length (mm)100110120130
Trail (mm)129129129129
Recommended Seatpost Drop (mm)125150170170
Maximum Post Insertion (mm)205220240250
Stem Length (mm)45454545
Crank Length (mm)170170170170
Tire Size (in)2.35" – 2.6"2.35" – 2.6"2.35" – 2.6"2.35" – 2.6"
Water Bottle Compatible1 x 750 mL1 x 750 mL1 x 750 mL1 x 750 mL
Shipping Options Delivery Time Price
Standard Shipping Delivery in 5 - 7 working days $8.00
Express Shipping Delivery in 3 - 5 working days $12.00
1 - 2 day Shipping Delivery in 1 - 2 working days $12.00
Free Shipping Purchase over $200 qualify $0.00
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Expert Reviews

Bike Mag
Bible Review: Norco Optic C2

It does have a certain small-wheeled feel about it, perhaps because of the mismatched travel, or maybe just because of its capacity for hoodwinks. This much is for sure: If you’re after a fast, fun, playful, and capable short-travel bike that doesn’t have short-travel limits, the Optic is definitely one to check out.

100/100
Bike Perfect
Norco Optic C2 Review

The geometry and chassis dynamic is excellent, the component spec is superbly pitched to flatter feel and capability and the suspension is pretty much a perfect balance of ingredients to cook up a flat-out banquet on every trail. It’s practical, well priced and even the cheaper bike still packs all the play essentials into the package.

Pinkbike
2020 Field Test: Norco Optic – Short on Travel, Not on Capability

In case you can’t tell, the new Optic impressed everyone who rode it during our two-week-long Field Test session. It’s also yet more proof that when your geometry is on-point, short on travel doesn’t have to mean short on capabilities.

Freehub Magazine
2020 Norco Optic C2 29 Bike Review

The Norco Optic C2 is a massive leap forward for this category of a trail bike. Its rear suspension is so nicely delivered with the bike’s stable geometry that it can slay trails that were intended for downhill bikes just several years back. At the same time, this bike isn’t too squishy to enjoy a nice, high-speed blue trail.

60/100
BikeRadar
Norco Optic C3 Review

On paper, it has everything I’m looking for: great geometry, RockShox suspension, sticky tyres on wide rims. However, the whole package was let down largely by an over-damped shock and a fork that continued that slightly harsh theme.