2021 Norco Optic C1 vs 2023 Mondraker Raze
The S is the Mondraker Raze size closest to your S 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 Mondraker Raze
Compared with the Norco Optic C1 in S, the Mondraker Raze in S places the top of the head tube 12 mm higher and 30 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 40 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +12 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +30 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +40 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +10 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Norco Optic C1, SMondraker Raze, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Norco Optic C1 S | Mondraker Raze S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 420 | 450 mm | +30 mm |
| Stack | 611 | 623 mm | +12 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.0 | 65.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.0 | 76.5° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 572 | 594 mm | +22 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 435 mm | +10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1157 | 1197 mm | +40 mm |
| BB height | 337 | 340 mm | +3 mm |
| Standover | 664 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 395 | 375 mm | −20 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 100 mm | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Mondraker Raze minus the Norco Optic C1. Full charts: 2021 Norco Optic C1, 2023 Mondraker Raze.
Where each sits in its class
Norco Optic C1Mondraker Raze
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 | Mondraker RazeRaze |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 36 Grip2 FLOAT Performance Elite | RockShox 29 RL Gold |
| Rear shock | Fox Float DPX2 Performance Elite | Fox Float DPS LV EVOL Performance |
| Shifter | Shimano XTR M9100 I-Spec | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Derailleur | Shimano XTR M9100 | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano XTR M9100 | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Chain | Shimano XTR M9100 | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Crankset | e*thirteen TRS Race Carbon | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Brake | Shimano XTR | SRAM Level T |
| Rotor | Shimano XTR MT900 Freeza | not listed |
| Dropper post | X-Fusion Manic Dropper | Onoff Pija dropper internal |
| Saddle | fizik Alpaca Terra | Mondraker MDK |
| Frame | not listed | Mondraker Raze 29 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Dissector, Maxxis Aggressor |
| Hub | not listed | Formula DHT148 Boost |
| Rim | not listed | Mondraker MDK-EP1 29 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Onoff Sulfur 1.0 double butted 6061 alloy |
| Stem | not listed | Onoff Sulfur FG 30mm 0º |
| Grips | not listed | Onoff Twin |
| Headset | not listed | Onoff Saturn tapered for 1-1/8” to 1-1/2” head tube |
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