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2021 Norco Optic C vs 2023 Ibis Ripmo V2S

The XL is the Ibis Ripmo V2S size closest to your XL Norco Optic C. 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 V2S

Compared with the Norco Optic C in XL, the Ibis Ripmo V2S 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

2021 Norco Optic C (XL) and 2023 Ibis Ripmo V2S (XL), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Norco Optic C is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Ibis Ripmo V2S is the colored outline on top.J 1275

Norco Optic C, XLIbis Ripmo V2S, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementNorco Optic C XLIbis Ripmo V2S XLDifference
Reach510500−10 mm
Stack638640+2 mm
Head tube angle65.064.9−0.1°
Seat tube angle76.076±0.0°
Effective top tube669not listed
Chainstay length440435−5 mm
Wheelbase12751267−8 mm
BB height337341+4 mm
Standover719752+33 mm
Seat tube length485483−2 mm
Head tube length130120−10 mm
BB dropnot listed30

Differences are the Ibis Ripmo V2S minus the Norco Optic C. Full charts: 2021 Norco Optic C, 2023 Ibis Ripmo V2S.

Where each sits in its class

Norco Optic CIbis Ripmo V2S

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartNorco Optic CC AXSIbis Ripmo V2S
ForkRockShox Pike RC2 Ultimatenot listed
Rear shockRockShox Super Deluxe DH Custom RC Ultimatenot listed
ShifterSRAM Eagle AXSnot listed
DerailleurSRAM XX1 Eagle AXSnot listed
CassetteSRAM XX1 Eaglenot listed
CranksetSRAM XX1 Eagle DUB SLnot listed
Bottom bracketSRAM DUB PF92not listed
BrakeSRAM Code RSCnot listed
RotorSRAM CenterLinenot listed
StemOneUp Components EDC Compatiblenot listed
SeatpostRockShox Reverb AXSnot listed
Saddlefizik Alpaca Terranot listed

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