Norco OPTIC C3 - 29'' Carbon Mountain Bike - 2025 - golden larch yellow

Playful but precise - Norco Optic C3

Whether on fast, flowing trails, powerful climbs or aggressive cornering - the Norco Optic sets new standards for short-travel trail bikes. With extended rear axle movement, Idler rollers and the innovative VPSHP suspension system, the Optic offers an unprecedented level of control and riding stability, both uphill and downhill. The revised geometry and sophisticated suspension design ensure precise handling, maximum traction and high efficiency - ideal for riders looking for a short-travel bike with the performance of an enduro bike.

Features of the Norco Optic C3

• Carbon frame
• Rockshox Pike Select suspension fork
• Rockshox Super Deluxe Select+ shock
• Shimano XT 12-speed drivetrain
• OneUp EDC Lite tool
• Shimano Deore MT520 disc brakes

Details of the Norco Optic C3

With a suspension travel of 140 mm at the front and 125 mm at the rear, the Optic combines the latest technologies from the long-travel bike sector in a lightweight and versatile package. It is equally at home on the climbs as it is on demanding descents. The VPSHP kinematics with an integrated idler wheel ensure minimized pedal kickback while maintaining playful handling - even on rough surfaces.

Extensive testing with an i-track-based position of the idler wheel has optimized the anti-squat value for efficiency and direct response. The chainstay-mounted idler wheel regulates chain growth and reduces pedal kickback.

With the separately available "Missing Link Kit", the Optic can be easily converted from 29 inches to 27.5 inches. The geometry and kinematics remain the same - for a consistent fit and balanced handling regardless of the wheel size.

All Optic models are now equipped with the practical OneUp EDC Lite tool - so you're always prepared when you're out and about.