9/11/2023 0 Comments Norco optic![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Completing the long reach + slack head angle + short fork offset equation, Norco is running a 40mm stem length on all Optic models and frame sizes. There’s a slack 65° head angle that’s paired to a significantly longer top tube, with reach measurements as follows: 420mm (S), 450mm (M), 480mm (L), and 510mm (XL). Matching the newly pumped-up fork and shock spec, Norco has also cranked the geometry dial on the Optic to bring it right up to date. The Optic’s head angle slackens out to 65°, and fork offset reduces to 42mm – both of which increase the trail measurement. This increases the trail measurement (129mm for those playing at home), providing greater composure at high-speed. Keeping on trend, the fork offset has been reduced to 42mm, rather than the more commonly spec’d 51mm. ![]() Up front is a 140mm travel RockShox Pike fork, which you’ll find on each one of the new Optic models. The high-speed compression damping in particular is more aggressive than stock, which again is to help the Optic better handle those ‘ OHHH SHIT!” moments. This dinky shock features a piggyback reservoir, as well as a custom damper tune and stroke. To facilitate those big-hits, you’ll find a custom RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate DH shock (could SRAM please squeeze in a few more superlatives into the name for a shock?). The RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate shock is a custom size just for Norco. In theory, this will improve the Optic’s small-bump compliance, while giving it more support deeper into the travel for Bryn Atkinson-inspired shenanigans. The travel has also been built around a significantly higher leverage ratio to begin with (3.0 vs 2.4), and a greater degree of progressitivity throughout the full spring curve. Anti-squat has been increased around the sag point for more efficient pedalling manners, though it drops off faster than the old bike in order to reduce pedal kick-back deeper into the travel. The new Optic is still built around a four-bar Horst link suspension design, but rear travel has been bumped up from 110mm to 125mm. Watch our video on the 2020 Norco Optic here!īasically everything! This bike has been completely reimagined from its knobbly tyres-up, and aside from sharing the same name and a very basic silhouette, it doesn’t take long to realise this new Optic has very different intentions and capabilities to the old one.Ī Pike, piggyback shock and Magic Mary? This new Optic is one mean looking trail bike! Norco has updated the Optic’s rear suspension, which bumps up from 110mm to 125mm. That all changes for 2020 though, with a complete overhaul to the Optic platform that sees substantial changes to suspension, geometry, frame design and its overall attitude. That original Optic proved to be a popular little ripper for Norco, and as such, has remained relatively unchanged for the past three years. We got our first taste of the Optic back in 2016, where we praised it for its very non-29er-like handling and playful attitude. The Optic is Norco’s short-travel trail bike, which slots into the Canadian brand’s lineup between the Revolver FS (XC race) and the Sight (long-travel trail). Go Go First Look | The 2020 Norco Optic Grows Longer Legs & A New Attitude Norco has updated its Optic trail bike for 2020, giving it a new suspension package and significantly radicalised geometry. ![]()
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