TO SOME, IT?S ABOUT CARVING ENDLESS RIBBONS OF BUFF, FLOWY SINGLETRACK. TO OTHERS, IT?S THE CHALLENGE OF PUNCHY TRAILS, TECHNICAL CLIMBS AND OFF-CAMBER ROOTS. YES, YES AND YES.

The Optic is a fast-pedaling trail bike that rides with just the right mix of Cross Country efficiency and All-Mountain playfulness. Progressive trail geometry has been carefully tuned across each frame size to give every rider the same optimal fit and ride quality, while A.R.T. suspension delivers both efficient climbing and lively, capable descending. Ride faster, with more control, complete confidence and that feeling of becoming at one with the bike ? the Optic gives you a whole new perspective on the trail.

More than a single suspension platform, A.R.T. (or Advanced Ride Technology ) is a system that we optimize for each intended use. Norco’s engineering team strategically manipulates pivot locations to precision-tune suspension kinematics, ensuring that every full suspension bike will excel in the environment it was designed for.

Traditional frame designs disregard rear-center lengths when changing size, leading to sub-optimal riding positions for some riders. Gravity Tune fixes the front-centre/rear-centre ratio across all frame sizes, effectively optimizing geometry and rider weight distribution for every bike in the line.

OPTIC ALUMINUM FRAME WITH TRAIL GEOMETRY:

Premium lightweight aluminum frame delivers a quick, responsive and playful riding experience.

A.R.T. SUSPENSION:

Trail-tuned for the perfect balance of traction and efficiency on the way up and complete control on the way down.

650B AND 29ER WHEELS:

The Optic uses 650B wheels on the XS-S frame sizes to offer the best fit and handling for smaller riders, while the M-XL frames use 29er wheels. Both are tuned to deliver a perfect fit and optimal performance on the trail.

BOOST SPACING:

Allows for the same compact rear-centre length for both 650B and 29er models, ample tire clearance and a stiffer, stronger wheel.

REMOVABLE FRONT DERAILLEUR MOUNT:

Offers the flexibility to run a side-swing front derailleur or a clean-looking 1x drivetrain with or without a chainguide.

Specifications

• 01.FRAME Optic Aluminum 110mm (29), 120mm (650B)
• 02.FORK Rockshox Pike RC Solo Air Boost 120mm (29), 130mm (650B)
• 03.REAR SHOCK Fox Performance Float, DPS SV, EVOL
• 04.HEADSET FSA #57 E ( tapered internal ) 1.5″ to 1-1/8″
• 05.HEADSET SPACER 3x10mm / 1x5mm / 1 x 2.5mm
• 06.GRIPS SDG Stage 1 lock on
• 07.HANDLE BAR Norco 20 mm rise 6061 760/780mm, 35mm bar bore
• 08.STEM Alloy 6061 w/35mm bar bore, 50mm (29), 60mm (650B)
• 09.SEAT POST JD Trans X post 80mm XS, 100mm S, 125mm M, 150mm L/XL, 31.6mm
• 10.SEAT POST CLAMP Norco Alloy Nutted Clamp
• 11.SADDLE SDG Duster Mtn
• 12.FRONT BRAKE Shimano Deore 6000 w/180mm rotor
• 13.REAR BRAKE Shimano Deore 6000 w/160mm rotor
• 14.BRAKE LEVERS Shimano Deore 6000
• 15.SHIFTER FRONT –
• 16.SHIFTER REAR Shimano XT SL-M8000 11 speed
• 17.FRONT DERAILLEUR –
• 18.REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano XT M-8000 Shadow Plus 11 sp
• 19.CASSETTE Shimano SLX M-7000 11-46T
• 20.CHAIN KMC 11 speed
• 21.CRANKSET Race Face Aeffect w/ steel 30T (29), 32T (650B)
• 22.BOTTOM BRACKET Race Face BB for 73mm threaded BB shell
• 23.CHAIN TENSIONER –
• 24.PEDALS –
• 25.FRONT HUB Shimano Deore boost 110×15
• 26.FRONT HUB SKEWER Comes with fork
• 27.REAR HUB Shimano Deore boost rear hub
• 28.REAR HUB SKEWER TransX 12mm TA alloy w/allen key
• 29.SPOKES/NIPPLES Stainless Steel
• 30.RIMS Race Face AR 27 w/27mm inner
• 31.FRONT TIRE Schwalbe Nobby Nic 2.35 SnakeSkin Fld, TL easy
• 32.REAR TIRE Schwalbe Nobby Nic 2.35 SnakeSkin Fld, TL easy