2022 Norco Optic C1 vs 2023 Ibis Ripmo V2S
The S is the Ibis Ripmo V2S 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 Ibis Ripmo V2S
Compared with the Norco Optic C1 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 C1, SIbis Ripmo V2S, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Norco Optic C1 S | Ibis Ripmo V2S S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 420 | 433 | +13 mm |
| Stack | 611 | 609 | −2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65 | 64.9 | −0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 76 | 77 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 572 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 435 | +10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1157 | 1187 | +30 mm |
| BB drop | 38 | 30 | −8 mm |
| BB height | 337 | 341 | +4 mm |
| Seat tube length | 395 | 368 | −27 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 90 | −10 mm |
| Standover | not listed | 703 |
Differences are the Ibis Ripmo V2S minus the Norco Optic C1. Full charts: 2022 Norco Optic C1, 2023 Ibis Ripmo V2S.
Where each sits in its class
Norco Optic C1Ibis Ripmo V2S
Each bike is ranked against the other trail bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
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