2021 Norco Optic C vs 2023 Ibis Ripmo V2S
The Ibis Ripmo V2S size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Ibis Ripmo V2S
Compared with the Norco Optic C in M, the Ibis Ripmo V2S in XL places the top of the head tube 20 mm higher and 50 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 71 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +20 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +50 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +71 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Norco Optic C, MIbis Ripmo V2S, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Norco Optic C M | Ibis Ripmo V2S XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 450 | 500 | +50 mm |
| Stack | 620 | 640 | +20 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.0 | 64.9 | −0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.0 | 76 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 605 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 435 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1196 | 1267 | +71 mm |
| BB height | 337 | 341 | +4 mm |
| Standover | 680 | 752 | +72 mm |
| Seat tube length | 415 | 483 | +68 mm |
| Head tube length | 110 | 120 | +10 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 30 |
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
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 CC AXS | Ibis Ripmo V2S |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Pike RC2 Ultimate | not listed |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe DH Custom RC Ultimate | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Eagle AXS | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM XX1 Eagle | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM XX1 Eagle DUB SL | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB PF92 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Code RSC | not listed |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | not listed |
| Stem | OneUp Components EDC Compatible | not listed |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb AXS | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Alpaca Terra | not listed |
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