Norco Optic A1 - White
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2025 Optic A1
Whether you’re ripping fast flowy singletrack, putting the power down on punchy climbs, or tearing the tires off in the corners, the Optic continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible on a short travel trail bike.
VPSHP Suspension Platform
Designed around Norco’s VPSHP suspension layout that increases rearward axle path to improve suspension performance in technical terrain, while retaining the dynamic experience riders expect from a short travel trail bike.
With 140mm/125mm of travel, the 2025 Optic condenses years of technology from long travel bikes into a lightweight package that’s as ready to tear up climbs as it is tackling challenging descents. The VPSHP suspension layout provides increased rearward axle path and an idler to manage pedal feedback, keeping Optic’s playful roots, while punching above its weight when the trails get rough.
Through extensive testing using an i-track configured idler location, anti-squat has been tuned for efficiency and responsive feel under power. The idler mounted to the chainstay manages chain growth and pedal-kickback.
Swapping the linkarm and lower shock mount with our “Missing Link Kit” converts between 29” and 27.5” to let you pick the wheelsize that suits you best, while maintaining geometry and kinematics to ensure consistent fit and bike setup.
Details
- Evolved suspension layout for improved performance in rough terrain.
- Built to accommodate rider preference.
- Available in carbon and aluminum.
- VPSHP suspension layout.
- The next evolution of all-Mountain suspension.
- Exactly the speed you need when you need it.
- Ride Aligned™ - Perfect fit, dialed handling and personalized setup in minutes.
- No Other Way Limited Lifetime Warranty.
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Frame Aluminum Frame, 125mm Travel, UDH, Eagle Transmission Compatible, Ride Aligned™ Fork Fox 34 Factory Float, GripX, HSC/LSC/LSR, 140mm, 44mm Offset, Fender Included Rear Shock Fox Float X Factory, 185x50mm TR Rear Shifter SRAM Pod Ultimate Controller, MMX Bridge Rear Derailleur SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12sp Crankset SRAM Eagle 90, 30T, CL55, 165mm (S1,S2) -170mm (S3,S4,S5) Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, MTB WIDE Cassette SRAM 1275 Eagle T-Type, 10-52T, 12sp Chain SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 12spd Chain Guide Norco Idler Guide and Lower Guide Front Brake SRAM Code Silver Stealth, 4-Piston, Sintered Pads Front Brake Rotor SRAM Centerline, 180mm, 1.8mm Thickness, 6-bolt Rear Brake SRAM Code Silver Stealth, 4-Piston, Sintered Pads Rear Brake Rotor SRAM Centerline, 180mm, 1.8mm Thickness, 6-bolt Brake Levers SRAM Code Silver Stealth Handlebar OneUp Aluminum, 800mm, 20mm rise Stem OneUp 42mm Length , 35mm Clamp Seatpost OneUp V3 w/ One Up 1x lever,34.9mm, 150 (S1) -180mm (S2) -210mm (S3,S4) -240mm (S5) Headset FSA No. 57 ZS, Sealed Bearing, Tapered 1-1/8" - 1.5", ( ZS44/28.6 | ZS56/40 ) Saddle Fizik Alpaca Terra X5 Grips Ergon GE1, Slim (S1, S2) Standard (S3,S4,S5) Seatpost Clamp Norco Alloy Nutted Clamp, 38.5 ID Tool OneUp EDC Lite tool Front Hub DT Swiss 350, 15x110 Boost, 32H, 6-bolt Rear Hub DT Swiss 350, 12x148 Boost, XD, 6-bolt Rims Stan's Flow S2, 32H, F/R- 29", 30mm ID Front Tire Maxxis Minion DHF, 3C Max Terra EXO, 29x2.5", Folding Rear Tire Maxxis Disector, 3C Max Terra EXO, 29x2.4", Folding Rear Hub Skewer 148mm x 12mm TA, L174, TL13, M12x1.0 Spokes/Nipples Sapim Race butted 2.0/1.8/2.0, 14G, stainless steel Valves Stan's Tubeless Valves Sealant Stan's Sealant Weight 16.1 kg (35.6 lbs) Weight Size S3 
