The Optic’s rear suspension remains relatively unaffected by pedaling forces and prevents most pedal-induced diving, both while pedaling in and out of the saddle. The seat-tube angle of 76 degrees was a perfect choice for a trail bike that can be pedaled comfortably up low-angle cross-country trails and still keep the front wheel on the ground during some of our heinous, 18-percent-plus Pacific Northwest trail gradients. But the stars of the spec show were the low-volume, 2.35 Schwalbe tires: With a Magic Mary tread up front, you have cornering grip in steady supply for almost any dirt conditions.
Furthermore, the stopping power of the Shimano BR-MT520 hydraulic brakes was sufficient for a 200-plus-pound rider like me, but the resin pads do raise some concerns for wet, Pacific Northwest rides-and the long, brake-burning descents that the Optic demands. A SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain affords dependable shifting for hundreds if not thousands of hard, off-road miles.
#2020 NORCO OPTIC C2 PLUS#
The RockShox Pike Select Plus fork delivers excellent traction in a lightweight chassis, while giving some welcome compliance through rough sections of trail. The components on our C2 version cater to aggressive riders, with a RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate DH rear shock allowing you to push the suspension hard, without fear of overheating or inconsistent damping. My size large had a 435-millimeter chainstay that added stability when my speeds increased through fast sections of singletrack. This can’t be the cheapest way to manufacture a bike, but it pays healthy dividends on the trail. The reason, unmatched product knowledge and great customer service.
What’s more, Norco adapts the length of the chainstay according to the frame size, which ensures that each rider will have a similar weight distribution across all frame sizes. Dawson Precision has sold more STI/Staccato 2011 products than anyone on the planet.
#2020 NORCO OPTIC C2 CODE#
Enter your zip/postal code and select your preferred pickup or delivery options. The frame itself is stable and balanced, with an ample 480 millimeters of reach on my size large, making it one of the longest bikes I’ve ridden. The Optic C1 is an aggressive short-travel sled that rips on descents and can get back to the top without a gondola. Been riding for 25 years (was a roadie until 5 years ago, now 80 MTB). Im 48, 72kgs, pretty fit and pretty capable. With 140 millimeters of front suspension and 125 millimeters in the rear, the Optic has just enough travel to keep you hanging on to the handlebars through rough terrain, but not so much that you feel numb to the trail beneath you. Some thoughts, seven rides in, on the 2020 Norco Optic C2. My heart was broken when it went back in a box and left the Freehub office. Needless to say, my time on the new Norco Optic C2 felt like a summer fling that was all too short. The 2020 Norco Optic sits squarely in my favorite category of bikes: Those mid-travel trail rigs that blur the lines between a traditional trail bike and an all-mountain brawler.
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