2020 Norco Optic C1 vs 2022 Rocky Mountain Element C70
The L is the Rocky Mountain Element C70 size closest to your L 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 Rocky Mountain Element C70
Compared with the Norco Optic C1 in L, the Rocky Mountain Element C70 in L places the top of the head tube 5 mm lower and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −5 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +3 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −4 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Norco Optic C1, LRocky Mountain Element C70, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Norco Optic C1 L | Rocky Mountain Element C70 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 480 | 483 | +3 mm |
| Stack | 629 | 624 | −5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.0 | 65 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.0 | 76 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 637 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 435 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1235 | 1231 | −4 mm |
| BB height | 337 | not listed | |
| Standover | 698 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 445 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 120 | not listed |
Differences are the Rocky Mountain Element C70 minus the Norco Optic C1. Full charts: 2020 Norco Optic C1, 2022 Rocky Mountain Element C70.
Where each sits in its class
Norco Optic C1Rocky Mountain Element C70
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 | Rocky Mountain Element C70C70 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Pike Ultimate | Fox 34 Performance Elite Grip2 |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe DH Ultimate | Fox Float DPS Factory |
| Shifter | Shimano XTR M9100 | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Derailleur | Shimano XTR M9120 | Shimano XT M8100 Shadow Plus |
| Cassette | Shimano XTR M9100 | Shimano XT |
| Chain | Shimano XTR M9100 | not listed |
| 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 M8100 |
| Handlebar | Race Face Next R carbon | Rocky Mountain AM |
| Grips | Ergon GA30 | not listed |
| Dropper post | X-Fusion Manic | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Taiga | WTB Volt Race |
| Frame | not listed | Rocky Mountain Element |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano XT |
| Wheelset | not listed | WTB ST Light i27 |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Rekon |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano RT-66 |
| Stem | not listed | Rocky Mountain 35 XC |
| Seatpost | not listed | Race Face Turbine R |
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