2021 Norco Optic C vs 2023 Rocky Mountain Element C90
The S is the Rocky Mountain Element C90 size closest to your S 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 Rocky Mountain Element C90
Compared with the Norco Optic C in S, the Rocky Mountain Element C90 in S places the top of the head tube 5 mm lower and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 16 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −5 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +16 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Norco Optic C is drawn. The Rocky Mountain Element C90 numbers we have for size S are missing the chainstay length.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Norco Optic C S | Rocky Mountain Element C90 S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 420 | 425 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 611 | 606 | −5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.0 | 65.0 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.0 | 76.0 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 572 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 425 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1157 | 1173 | +16 mm |
| BB height | 337 | not listed | |
| Standover | 664 | 810 | +146 mm |
| Seat tube length | 395 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 100 | not listed | |
| BB drop | not listed | 47 |
Differences are the Rocky Mountain Element C90 minus the Norco Optic C. Full charts: 2021 Norco Optic C, 2023 Rocky Mountain Element C90.
Where each sits in its class
Norco Optic CRocky Mountain Element C90
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 | Rocky Mountain Element C90C90 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Pike RC2 Ultimate | Fox 34 Performance |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe DH Custom RC Ultimate | Fox Float DPS Factory |
| Shifter | SRAM Eagle AXS | Shimano XTR M9250 |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS | Shimano XTR |
| Cassette | SRAM XX1 Eagle | Shimano XTR |
| Crankset | SRAM XX1 Eagle DUB SL | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB PF92 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Code RSC | Shimano XTR |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | not listed |
| Stem | OneUp Components EDC Compatible | not listed |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb AXS | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Alpaca Terra | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Rocky Mountain Element |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Rekon WT |
| Handlebar | not listed | Race Face NEXT |
| Headset | not listed | FSA Orbit NO.57E |
| Dropper post | not listed | Fox Transfer Factory |
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