Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Norco
2018 Norco Optic A2
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Overview
About this bike
2018 Norco Optic A2 value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Rear Shock
- Fox Float, DPS, SV, EVOL
- Fork
- Fox 34 Rhythm Float w/grip damper, EVOL spring<br>29-inch: 120mm<br>27.5-inch: 130mm
- Frame
- Optic Aluminum<br>29-inch: 110mm<br>27.5-inch: 120mm
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 2018 Norco Optic A2
- Crankset
- SRAM NX X Sync
- Bottom Bracket
- SRAM Power Spline BB w/73mm thread in cup
- Chain
- SRAM 11 speed
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM NX 11
- Cassette/Rear Cogs
- SRAM NX 11 11-42T
- Chainrings
- 27.5-inch: 32t<br>29-inch: 30t
- Shifters
- SRAM NX 11 11 speed
Brakes
- Brake Levers
- SRAM Level T
- Brakes
- SRAM Level T<br> Front: 180mm rotor<br>Rear: 160mm rotor
Cockpit
- Saddle
- WTB Volt
- Headset
- FSA #57B tapered internal
- Stem
- Alloy MTB stem<br>27.5-inch 60mm <br>29-inch: 50mm
- Handlebars
- Norco 25mm rise 6061 DB alloy 760mm
- Seat Post
- JD Trans X post 80mm XS, 100mm S, 125mm M, 150mm L/XL, 31.6mm
- Tape/Grips
- Norco lock on
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Front: Novatec sealed bearing disc<br> Rear: SRAM MTH 746 sealed w/XD driver
- Tires
- Maxxis Forecaster folding bead EXO/TR<br>X-Small–Small: 27.5 x 2.35 <br>Small–X-Large: 29 x 2.35
- Axles
- Front: 15x110mm<br>Rear: 12x148mm
- Spokes
- Stainless Steel
Accessories
- Accessories & Extras
- Norco Alloy Nutted Clamp
- Rims/Wheels
- WTB STP I25, TCS 25mm inner
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork lowers and rear shock service intervals; ask for the most recent service receipts.
Inspection
Frame pivots & bearings
Cycle the suspension off the bike to feel for play, grit, or noise in pivot bearings.