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Norco
2021 Norco Optic C3
Previous used estimate
$1,493 - $1,536
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2021 Norco Optic C3
12-month projected trend
13%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
7%
Drops faster than category avg
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Overview
About this bike
The Optic is an aggressive short-travel sled that absolutely rips on descents but can get back up without a gondola. With 125mm of DH-inspired rear suspension, and 140mm travel up front, the Optic embodies Norco's Ride Aligned technology to provide clarity when your vision starts to blur from the speed, or your over-active tear ducts. - Optic Carbon 29" 125mm FT/6061 Alloy RT - Ride Aligned Trail geometry based around 140mm short offset forks - Slack 65 Degree HA - Short seat tubes with long travel droppers - Ride Aligned Suspension setup - Updated Chainstay and Seatstay - Stiffer, 180mm post mount brake, added heel clearance - Vittoria Mazza and Martello tires w/Graphene 2.0 Compound - Stan's Tubeless Ready - Rims pre-taped, valves and sealant provided RIDER BENEFITS: - RIDE ALIGNED: The Optic uses Norco's Ride Aligned design system which matches each individual bike to the human who rides it, creating a customized platform that is both stable and balanced, allowing the rider to push harder. - FINE TUNED REAR SUSPENSION: We created the Optic's suspension design around a very specific spring curve and damper settings, and RockShox and Fox stepped up to build everything we were looking for. - HIGH SPEED BY DESIGN: By relaxing the Optic's head angle to 65 degrees for stability, we fine-tuned the handling with reduced-offset forks – providing even more high-speed precision and predictability for a more aggressive trail attack. - EQUIPPED TO DESCEND: To bolster the Optic's descending prowess, each bike is equipped with 4-piston disc brakes, shorter seat tubes, long-stroke dropper posts and aggressive knobby tires.
Specifications
- Subtype
- Trail / Enduro
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Fork
- RockShox Pike Select RC, DebonAir, 140mm Travel, 42mm Offset
- Component Hubs
- Front: Shimano HB-MT400-B, 15 x 110mm Boost, Center Lock Rear: Shimano FH-MT510-B, 12 x 148mm Boost, Micro Spline, Center Lock
- Component Size
- Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
- Component Stem
- 6061 Alloy, 45mm Length, 35mm Clamp
- Product Family
- Optic
- Component Chain
- Shimano Deore
- Component Color
- Orange/Charcoal, Silver/Charcoal
- Component Frame
- Carbon Front Triangle/Aluminum Rear, 125mm Travel, Ride Aligned
- Component Tires
- Front: Vittoria Mazza 2.4" Trail G2.0 Rear: Vittoria Martello 2.35" Trail G2.0
- Component Brakes
- Front: Shimano BR-MT420, 4 Piston w/Shimano SM-RT64 203mm, Metallic rotor Rear: Shimano BR-MT420, 4 Piston w/Shimano SM-RT64 180mm, Metallic rotor
- Component Pedals
- Sold Separately
- Component Saddle
- Fizik Alpaca Terra, Wingflex
- Component Headset
- FSA Internal Sealed Bearing
- Component Crankset
- Shimano FC-MT6100-1, 170mm
- Component Shifters
- Shimano SLX SL-M7100-IR I-Spec EV
- Component Seat Post
- X-Fusion Manic dropper, 31.6mm, 125mm (S), 150mm (M,L), 170mm (XL)
- Component Chainrings
- 32T
- Component Handlebars
- TranzX Butted 6061 Alloy, 780mm, 20mm Rise
- Component Rear Shock
- RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate DH Custom RC, 190 x 45mm
- Component Tape Grips
- DMR Deathgrip
- Component Brake Levers
- Shimano BR-MT420
- Component Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-MT500 PF92
- Component Rear Derailleur
- Shimano XT RD-M8100
- Component Cassette Rear Cogs
- Shimano SLX, 10-51T, 12 Speed
- Rear Shock
- RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate DH Custom RC, 190 x 45mm
- Hubs
- Front: Shimano HB-MT400-B, 15 x 110mm Boost, Center Lock Rear: Shimano FH-MT510-B, 12 x 148mm Boost, Micro Spline, Center Lock
- Tires
- Front: Vittoria Mazza 2.4" Trail G2.0 Rear: Vittoria Martello 2.35" Trail G2.0
- Crankset
- Shimano FC-MT6100-1, 170mm
- Pedals
- Sold Separately
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-MT500 PF92
- Chain
- Shimano Deore
- Saddle
- Fizik Alpaca Terra, Wingflex
- Headset
- FSA Internal Sealed Bearing
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano XT RD-M8100
- Stem
- 6061 Alloy, 45mm Length, 35mm Clamp
- Brake Levers
- Shimano BR-MT420
- Brakes
- Front: Shimano BR-MT420, 4 Piston w/Shimano SM-RT64 203mm, Metallic rotor Rear: Shimano BR-MT420, 4 Piston w/Shimano SM-RT64 180mm, Metallic rotor
- Chainrings
- 32T
- Fork
- RockShox Pike Select RC, DebonAir, 140mm Travel, 42mm Offset
- Frame
- Carbon Front Triangle/Aluminum Rear, 125mm Travel, Ride Aligned
- Handlebars
- TranzX Butted 6061 Alloy, 780mm, 20mm Rise
- Seat Post
- X-Fusion Manic dropper, 31.6mm, 125mm (S), 150mm (M,L), 170mm (XL)
- Shifters
- Shimano SLX SL-M7100-IR I-Spec EV
- Tape/Grips
- DMR Deathgrip
- Color
- Silver/Charcoal
- Size
- X-Large
- Cassette/Rear Cogs
- Shimano SLX, 10-51T, 12 Speed
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Drivetrain wear
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Inspection
Service history
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Inspection
Suspension service
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