2020 Norco Optic C1 vs 2021 Ibis Ripmo
The XL is the Ibis Ripmo size closest to your XL Norco Optic C1. 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 Ibis Ripmo
Compared with the Norco Optic C1 in XL, the Ibis Ripmo in XL 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 8 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −10 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −8 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Norco Optic C1, XLIbis Ripmo, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Norco Optic C1 XL | Ibis Ripmo XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 510 | 500 | −10 mm |
| Stack | 638 | 640 | +2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.0 | 64.9 | −0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.0 | 76 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 669 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 440 | 435 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1275 | 1267 | −8 mm |
| BB height | 337 | 341 | +4 mm |
| Standover | 719 | 752 | +33 mm |
| Seat tube length | 485 | 483 | −2 mm |
| Head tube length | 130 | 120 | −10 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 30 |
Differences are the Ibis Ripmo minus the Norco Optic C1. Full charts: 2020 Norco Optic C1, 2021 Ibis Ripmo.
Where each sits in its class
Norco Optic C1Ibis Ripmo
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 | Norco Optic C1C1 | Ibis RipmoXT |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Pike Ultimate | Fox 36 Factory |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe DH Ultimate | Fox Float X2 Factory |
| Shifter | Shimano XTR M9100 | Shimano XT |
| Derailleur | Shimano XTR M9120 | Shimano XT Di2 Wireless |
| Cassette | Shimano XTR M9100 | Shimano XT |
| Chain | Shimano XTR M9100 | Shimano XT |
| Crankset | e*thirteen TRS Race Carbon | Shimano XT |
| Hub | DT Swiss 350 | not listed |
| Rim | Stan's NoTubes Flow S1 29" | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano XTR M9120 Hydraulic | Shimano XT |
| Handlebar | Race Face Next R carbon | Ibis Hi Fi |
| Grips | Ergon GA30 | not listed |
| Dropper post | X-Fusion Manic | BikeYoke Revive |
| Saddle | fizik Taiga | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Ibis Ripmo |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano XT |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano XT MT800 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Industry Nine Hydra |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Assegai |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT86 |
| Stem | not listed | Thomson Elite X4 |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek 40 |
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