Norco Optic A7.2 is a fast-pedalling trail bike that rides with just the right mix of cross country efficiency and all mountain playfulness. Progressive trail geometry has been carefully tuned across each frame size to give every rider the same optimal fit and ride quality, while A.R.T. suspension delivers both efficient climbing and lively, capable descending.

Ride your trails, your way - and ways you never thought possible - faster, with more control, complete confidence and that feeling of becoming at one with the bike. Available in carbon or aluminium with your choice of 650B or 29” wheels, the Optic gives you a whole new perspective on the trail.

FRAMESET

• Frameset Optic Aluminium 120mm travel    
• Fork Rockshox Sektor Silver TK 100x15mm 130mm travel    
• Rear Shock Fox Float DPS Performane EVOL    

COMPONENTS

• Seat Post Trans X dropper w/remote 31.6mm    
• Seat Post Clamp Norco design  
• Saddle SDG Circuit Mtn    
• Shifter Casing N/A
• Headset Cane Creek 10 Series   
• Headset Spacer N/A
• Top Cap N/A
• Stem Alloy 3D forged 60mm length   
• Handlebar Norco 6061 DB alloy 760mmx25mm    
• Grips Norco lock on grip   
• Front Brake Sram DB 1 hydraulic disc brakes 180mm    
• Chain Tensioner N/A
• Rear Brake Sram DB 1 hydraulic disc brakes 160mm    
• Brake Levers Sram DB 1    
• Brake Rotors N/A
• Brake Cable Rising N/A
• WHEELS
• Rims Alex DP23 double wall 650B I23 tubeless ready    
• Tyres Schwalbe Nobby Nic 650Bx2.25 / Racing Ralph 650Bx 2.25 Dual Compound Folding bead   
• Tubes N/A
• Front Hub Novatec 100x15mm sealed bearing    
• Rear Hub Novatec Boost 148x12mm w/XD driver, sealed bearing    
• Spoke/Nipples Black stainless steel spokes    

DRIVETRAIN

• Shifter Front N/A 
• Shifter Rear Sram GX1 11sp    
• Front Derailleur N/A 
• Rear Derailleur Sram GX   
• Casette Sram XG 1150 10-42T    
• Crankset Sram FC S-1000 w/32T    
• Bottom Bracket Sram 73mm    
• Pedals N/A
• Chain Sram PC 1130 11sp   

 ABOUT NORCO OPTIC BIKES:

Geometry First

Every degree, every millimeter matters and can mean the difference between having an average ride or an epic experience, being on the bike or being at one with it. The Optic represents the next evolution of our geometry philosophy. A new approach that delivers the optimal fit and handling characteristics for every rider, not only for the frame size they fit, but also the wheel size they prefer.

27.5 (650B) & 29" Platforms

No two riders ride the same trail in the same way. That’s why we developed the Optic from the ground up in two wheel sizes, offering the choice between the quick acceleration of 650B or the improved rollover and momentum of a 29er. To make your choice easier, we’ve optimized the geometry of the 29er to share the same fit and handling characteristics of the 650B version. How do you roll?

Testing and Development

The development of the Optic required our largest fleet of prototype bikes to date. In order to validate the fit and handling between the two wheel sizes, each bike in the fleet was carefully outfitted with the same spec to isolate the effects of wheel size and geometry. Test riders rode the 650B and 29” prototypes back-to-back and provided detailed feedback to the engineering team to further refine the geometry to meet project goals.