2021 Norco Optic C3 vs 2023 Ibis Ripmo V2S
The S is the Ibis Ripmo V2S size closest to your S Norco Optic C3. 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 C3 in S, the Ibis Ripmo V2S in S places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 13 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 30 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +13 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +30 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +10 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Norco Optic C3, SIbis Ripmo V2S, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Norco Optic C3 S | Ibis Ripmo V2S S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 420 | 433 | +13 mm |
| Stack | 611 | 609 | −2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.0 | 64.9 | −0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.0 | 77 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 572 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 435 | +10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1157 | 1187 | +30 mm |
| BB height | 337 | 341 | +4 mm |
| Standover | 664 | 703 | +39 mm |
| Seat tube length | 395 | 368 | −27 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 90 | −10 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 30 |
Differences are the Ibis Ripmo V2S minus the Norco Optic C3. Full charts: 2021 Norco Optic C3, 2023 Ibis Ripmo V2S.
Where each sits in its class
Norco Optic C3Ibis 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 C3C3 | Ibis Ripmo V2S |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Pike RC Select | not listed |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe DH Custom RC Ultimate | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano SLX SL-M7100-IR I-Spec EV | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano Deore | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-MT6100-1 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT500 PF92 | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT420 | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT64 | not listed |
| Handlebar | TranzX Butted 6061 Alloy | not listed |
| Dropper post | X-Fusion Manic Dropper | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Alpaca Terra | not listed |
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