2023 Ibis Ripmo V2S vs 2025 Norco Optic C1
The Norco Optic C1 size closest to your M is the 2. Compare the 2 instead
What changes on the Norco Optic C1
Compared with the Ibis Ripmo V2S in M, the Norco Optic C1 in 1 places the top of the head tube 11 mm lower and 37 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 60 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −11 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −38 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −60 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −14 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Ibis Ripmo V2S, MNorco Optic C1, 1Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Ibis Ripmo V2S M | Norco Optic C1 1 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 460 | 422.5 | −38 mm |
| Stack | 619 | 608 | −11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.9 | 65.0 | +0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 77 | 76.5 | −0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 421 | −14 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1219 | 1159 | −60 mm |
| BB drop | 30 | 32 | +2 mm |
| BB height | 341 | 346 | +5 mm |
| Standover | 733 | 675 | −58 mm |
| Seat tube length | 406 | 350 | −56 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 100 | ±0 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 568 |
Differences are the Norco Optic C1 minus the Ibis Ripmo V2S. Full charts: 2023 Ibis Ripmo V2S, 2025 Norco Optic C1.
Where each sits in its class
Ibis Ripmo V2SNorco 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 Ripmo V2S | Norco Optic C1C1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Norco Optic |
| Fork | not listed | Fox 34 Factory |
| Rear shock | not listed | Fox Float X Factory |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Pod Controller Ultimate |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM X0 Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM 1295 Eagle |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM X0 Eagle |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM X0 Eagle |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM 30t |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | not listed | We Are One Faction |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis Disector |
| Hub | not listed | Industry Nine 1/1 |
| Rim | not listed | We Are One Faction |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM Code RSC |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM Centerline, SRAM CenterLine |
| Handlebar | not listed | OneUp Components Carbon 35 |
| Stem | not listed | OneUp Components OneUp |
| Grips | not listed | Ergon GE1 |
| Headset | not listed | FSA No. 57 ZS |
| Dropper post | not listed | OneUp Components V3 |
| Saddle | not listed | Ergon SM-1 |
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