2023 Norco Optic C1 Review - The Bike That SHOCKED Me!
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- čas přidán 3. 06. 2024
- In this video, we'll ride the 2023 Norco Optic C1, with Fox suspension, the Shimano XTR Group set, and a lightweight carbon frame. My initial test and reaction can be found here:
• Norco Optic Bike Review
After spending more time on this bike though, here's how my thoughts changed. One small thing I forgot to mention is the tires that come stock. The Vittoria Mazza and Martello are not near the same caliber as Maxxis, Schwalbe, or other major tire brands. I found myself sliding occasionally, but the rest of the bike absolutely exceeded all my expectations!
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This is my fourth season riding this bike. I demoed quite a few before buying it and still demo others from time to time. It is absolutely in a league of its own. It pedals well uphill, but the downhill will put you in a flow state that I just haven't been able to replicate elsewhere. I guess I am now an "older" biker and the solid, planted ride just makes me feel safer on the descents, too, as much as the idea of it being rowdy.
Had one exactly like yours for a good 8 months last year. One of the single best bargains of a bike on the market. Not only FULL XTR (brakes, drivetrain), but the performance alone was astounding. It felt nearly as quick going up as my Epic Evo (22') and incredibly stable and surefooted going down. I did some upgrades, NOBL TR33's, CK hubs, eeWings, Bike Yoke dropper, got the weight down to 28 lbs for a size large. Incredible, especially given it has an alloy rear triangle. And the color, that blue in person is stunning. Should have never sold it!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Simple single pivot linkage driven bikes have a proven design that is generally stiff easy to maintain and has familiar kinematics. Which are supple off the top supportive mid stroke and ramps up towards the end. That's why you see many manufacturers keep using this concept and make slight changes to linkage placement, shock chainstay length etc. Some other manufacturers make very complex kinematics which mostly increase maintanance and weight.
over the years I've noticed a lot of the "fun" do it all trail bikes have this trait in common
Great Video! Just wondering why you would choose fox suspension over rockshox for this build?
Sick! can't wait for 12 step to be open
I own this exact bike and can concur with its awesomeness 👍🏼
Amazing review and presentation quality!!!
Thanks!
Shredding! Considering getting one of these
Most people need less travel than they think...
I own a Banshee Phantom V3, setup mullet, w/ Fox Factory 36 @140 up front.
It has a Fox Float piggy back shock... @115mm of travel - outback.
I ride my local gnarly trails (on the V3) without issue.
It's so capable!!
Really good vid. I’m sure i’ll have an optic in my garage at some stage.
Can’t wait I’m in the market for a new bike so any review helps
I have a 21 optic C1 and it's phenomenal. I am running mine on carbon wheels and its a riot even on flow trails.
Yeah absolutely! If you want to demo one check out the fleet at ride bicycles.com
Great review. I'm happy to see the optic get the appreciation it deserves.
It's a fun one for sure!
Great video and some awesome riding, I’m currently deciding between a gen 6 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 and an Optic C1.. both are on special around 25% off so it’s a tough decision!
Great video, awesome riding mate. There is a mad video from ews rider Lewis Buchanan doing downhill runs in Scotland on an upgraded Optic. This bike is incredibly capable.
I'll check it out! It definitely is a capable bike and I was stoked for ride it for a while
I put a deposit on a new left over 23 Optic C2 at a LBS. I think I got a pretty good deal at 3.2k CAD! Can’t wait for spring to ride it.
Congratulations on spring from another optic owner!
What's your opinion on swapping the Fork to a 140mm Fox34 and adding some Carbon Wheels to make it lighter and even more pedal-friendly uphills?
I've put hunt xc wide wheels and Schwalbe winked will 2.4 front and rear and then put a fox 34 factory with a sram xx1 cassette keeping every thing else gx it pedals great and still descends awesome it weighs 12.6kg now!
Nice review. You have me sold on this thing hahah (no really I’m debating buying one). How tall are you and what frame size did you get?
Thanks! I’m 5’10” and rode a large. Sizing felt great
Mate! What is your height and frame size?
norco is so good.
This bike is so rad! I love the color! A mullet version of this bike and a dh bike would be the ideal fleet.
This would be so fun as a 26 with high tire and fork/shock pressure! Mini jib bike!
@@trailreviews3628 A 27/27.5 would also be a good mix of a duthie bike and a tech machine. And then the dh bike would be for park laps. That with a dj would be my ideal bike fleet.
I've had the opposite experience with the Mazza / Martello combo... Perhaps they're just well suited to the Western Australian environment 🤷
Sorry if I missed it, but did you get the weight of the bike?
its around 28-30 lbs depending on spec
the handlebars need a bit more backsweep. oem handlebars are always too straight.
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Inspirational and touching!! Don't miss out - "promo sm" .