2021 Ibis Ripmo vs 2023 Norco Optic C1
The M is the Norco Optic C1 size closest to your M Ibis Ripmo. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Norco Optic C1
Compared with the Ibis Ripmo in M, the Norco Optic C1 in M places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 23 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −10 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −23 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Ibis Ripmo, MNorco Optic C1, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Ibis Ripmo M | Norco Optic C1 M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 460 | 450 | −10 mm |
| Stack | 619 | 620 | +1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.9 | 65 | +0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 77 | 76 | −1.0° |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 430 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1219 | 1196 | −23 mm |
| BB drop | 30 | not listed | |
| BB height | 341 | not listed | |
| Standover | 733 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 406 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 100 | 110 | +10 mm |
Differences are the Norco Optic C1 minus the Ibis Ripmo. Full charts: 2021 Ibis Ripmo, 2023 Norco Optic C1.
Where each sits in its class
Ibis RipmoNorco Optic C1
Each bike is ranked against the other trail bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Ibis RipmoXT | Norco Optic C1C1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Ibis Ripmo | Norco Optic |
| Fork | Fox 36 Factory | Fox 36 Performance Elite |
| Rear shock | Fox Float X2 Factory | Fox Float DPX2 Performance Elite |
| Shifter | Shimano XT | Shimano XTR M9100 |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT Di2 Wireless | Shimano XTR M9100 |
| Cassette | Shimano XT | Shimano XTR M9100 |
| Chain | Shimano XT | Shimano XTR M9100 |
| Crankset | Shimano XT | e*thirteen TRS Race Carbon |
| Chainring | Shimano XT | e*thirteen TRS Race Carbon |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano XT MT800 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Industry Nine Hydra | Stan's Flow S1 |
| Tire | Maxxis Assegai | Vittoria Mazza, Vittoria Martello |
| Brake | Shimano XT | Shimano XTR M9120 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT86 | Shimano XTR MT900 Freeza |
| Handlebar | Ibis Hi Fi | OneUp Components Carbon |
| Stem | Thomson Elite X4 | Norco CNC Alloy |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 | FSA Internal Sealed Bearing |
| Dropper post | BikeYoke Revive | X-Fusion Manic |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano HB-8110-B XT, Shimano FH-8110-B XT |
| Rim | not listed | Stan's Flow S1 |
| Grips | not listed | DMR Deathgrip |
| Saddle | not listed | fizik Alpaca Terra |
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