2021 Norco Optic C1 vs 2022 Rocky Mountain Element C70
The S is the Rocky Mountain Element C70 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 Rocky Mountain Element C70
Compared with the Norco Optic C1 in S, the Rocky Mountain Element C70 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
- +10 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Norco Optic C1, SRocky Mountain Element C70, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Norco Optic C1 S | Rocky Mountain Element C70 S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 420 | 425 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 611 | 606 | −5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.0 | 65 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.0 | 76 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 572 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 435 | +10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1157 | 1173 | +16 mm |
| BB height | 337 | not listed | |
| Standover | 664 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 395 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 100 | not listed |
Differences are the Rocky Mountain Element C70 minus the Norco Optic C1. Full charts: 2021 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 | Fox 36 Grip2 FLOAT Performance Elite | Fox 34 Performance Elite Grip2 |
| Rear shock | Fox Float DPX2 Performance Elite | Fox Float DPS Factory |
| Shifter | Shimano XTR M9100 I-Spec | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Derailleur | Shimano XTR M9100 | 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 |
| Brake | Shimano XTR | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Rotor | Shimano XTR MT900 Freeza | Shimano RT-66 |
| Dropper post | X-Fusion Manic Dropper | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Alpaca Terra | 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 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Rocky Mountain AM |
| Stem | not listed | Rocky Mountain 35 XC |
| Seatpost | not listed | Race Face Turbine R |
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