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. 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. Specifications FRAME Optic Carbon, VPS HP, 125mm Travel, UDH Compatible FORK RockShox Pike Select, Charger RC, DebonAir+, 140mm, 44mm Offset REAR SHOCK Fox FLOAT X Performance, 2 Pos, 185x50mm Trunnion REAR SHIFTER Shimano Deore SL-M6100-R, Rapidfire Plus REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano Deore RD-M6100 SGS CRANKSET Shimano Deore FC-MT512, 30T BOTTOM BRACKET Shimano BSA Threaded CASSETTE Shimano 10-51T, CS-M6100-12, 12 Speed CHAIN Shimano Deore CN-M6100 CHAIN GUIDE Norco Idler Guide and Lower Guide FRONT BRAKE Shimano Deore MT520 4-Piston, Metallic Pads FRONT BRAKE ROTOR Shimano RT-64 200mm REAR BRAKE Shimano Deore MT520 4-Piston, Metallic Pads REAR BRAKE ROTOR Shimano RT-64 180mm BRAKE LEVERS Shimano Deore HANDLEBAR 6061 Alloy 800mm, 25mm Rise STEM Alloy 40mm Length, 35mm Clamp SEATPOST TranzX YS105 Dropper, 34.9mm, 150mm (1), 170mm (2), 200mm (3, 4), 230mm (5) HEADSET FSA #57 E Sealed Bearing SADDLE WTB Volt 250 Sport GRIPS DMR DeathGrip SEATPOST CLAMP Norco Alloy Nutted Clamp FRONT HUB Shimano HB-TC500 110x15mm Boost, Center Lock REAR HUB Shimano FH-TC500, 12x148mm Boost, Micro Spline, Center Lock RIMS WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0, 32H, 29" 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 Black Stainless
