Norco Optic C2

VPShp Suspension Platform

Designed around Norco’s VPSHP suspension layout that increases rearward axle path to improve suspension performance in technical terrain, while retaining the dynamic experience riders expect from a short travel trail bike.

With 140mm/125mm of travel, the 2024 Optic condenses years of technology from long travel bikes into a lightweight package that’s as ready to tear up climbs as it is tackling challenging descents. The VPSHP suspension layout provides increased rearward axle path and an idler to manage pedal feedback, keeping Optic’s playful roots, while punching above its weight when the trails get rough.

Through extensive testing using an i-track configured idler location, anti-squat has been tuned for efficiency and responsive feel under power. The idler mounted to the chainstay manages chain growth and pedal-kickback.

Swapping the linkarm and lower shock mount with our “Missing Link Kit” converts between 29” and 27.5” to let you pick the wheelsize that suits you best, while maintaining geometry and kinematics to ensure consistent fit and bike setup.

FRAME Optic Carbon, VPSHP, 125mm Travel, UDH Compatible
FORK RockShox Pike Select +, Charger 3 RC2, DebonAir+, 140mm Travel, 44mm Offset, Fender Included
REAR SHOCK Fox FLOAT X Performance Elite, 2 Pos, 185x50mm Trunnion
REAR SHIFTER SRAM Pod Controller
REAR DERAILLEUR SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type
CRANKSET SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, DUB, 30T
BOTTOM BRACKET SRAM DUB BSA Threaded
CASSETTE SRAM T-Type 1275 10-52T
CHAIN SRAM GX Eagle T-Type
CHAIN GUIDE Norco Idler Guide and Lower Guide
FRONT BRAKE SRAM Code R, 4-Piston, Sintered Pads
FRONT BRAKE ROTOR SRAM Centerline 200mm
REAR BRAKE SRAM Code R, 4-Piston, Sintered Pads
REAR BRAKE ROTOR SRAM Centerline 180mm
BRAKE LEVERS SRAM Code R
HANDLEBAR Deity Ridgeline 35, 800mm, 25mm rise
STEM Alloy 40mm Length, 35mm Clamp
SEATPOST TranzX YS105 Dropper, 34.9mm, 150mm (1), 170mm (2), 200 (3, 4), 230mm (5)
HEADSET FSA #57 E, Sealed Bearing
SADDLE Fizik Alpaca Terra, Wingflex
GRIPS DMR DeathGrip
SEATPOST CLAMP Norco Alloy Nutted Clamp
FRONT HUB Race Face Trace, 15x110 Boost, 6-Bolt
REAR HUB Race Face Trace, 12x148mm Boost, XD, 6-Bolt
RIMS Stan's Flow S2, Black, 32H
FRONT TIRE Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5" 3C MaxxTerra / EXO / TR, Folding
REAR TIRE Maxxis Dissector 2.4", 3C MaxxTerra / EXO / TR Folding
SPOKES/NIPPLES Sapim Race Butted Stainless