2025 Optic A Framekit Whether you’re ripping fast flowy singletrack, putting the power down on punchy climbs, or tearing the tires off in the corners, the Optic continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible on a short travel trail bike. 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 2025 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 Aluminum Frame, 125mm Travel, UDH, Eagle Transmission Compatible, Ride Aligned™ Rear Shock Fox Float X Factory, 185x50mm TR Chain Guide Norco Idler Guide and Lower Guide Seatpost Clamp Norco Alloy Nutted Clamp, 38.5 ID Rear Hub Skewer 148mm x 12mm TA, L174, TL13, M12x1.0 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Wheel Size 29"/27.5" 29"/27.5" 29"/27.5" 29"/27.5" 29"/27.5" 29" 29" 29" 29" 29" Travel (mm front/mm rear) 140/125 Reach 422.5 447.5 472.5 497.5 522.5 422.5 447.5 472.5 497.5 522.5 Stack 608 617 626 635 644 608 617 626 635 644 HTA Head Tube Angle 65 OS Fork Offset 44 ST Seat Tube Length 350 370 385 430 445 350 370 385 430 445 STA Effective Seat Tube Angle 76.5 76.75 77 77.25 77.5 76.5 76.75 77 77.25 77.5 RC Rear Centre Length 415 419 423 427 431 421 425 429 433 437 BBDF/R Bottom Bracket Drop (Front/Rear) 32/11 32/32 BBH Bottom Bracket Height 346 HTT Horizontal Top Tube 568 593 617 641 665 568 593 617 641 665 WB Wheelbase 1154 1188 1221 1254 1287 1159 1193 1226 1259 1292 SOH Standover 660 673 682 703 714 660 673 682 703 714 HT Head Tube Length 100 110 120 130 140 100 110 120 130 140 Trail 128 Recommended Seatpost Drop 150 170 200 230 150 170 200 230 Maximum Post Insertion 250 270 300 330 250 270 300 330 Stem Length 40 Crank Length 170 Tire Size 2.35" – 2.6" Water Bottle Compatible 1 x 620 mL 1 x 750 mL 1 x 620 mL 1 x 750 mL
