2022 Norco Optic C1 vs 2024 Knolly Fugitive
The S5 is the Knolly Fugitive size closest to your XL 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 Knolly Fugitive
Compared with the Norco Optic C1 in XL, the Knolly Fugitive in S5 places the top of the head tube 7 mm higher and 7 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +7 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +7 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Norco Optic C1 is drawn. The Knolly Fugitive numbers we have for size S5 are missing the head angle, seat angle and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Norco Optic C1 XL | Knolly Fugitive S5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 510 | 517 | +7 mm |
| Stack | 638 | 645 | +7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65 | not listed | |
| Seat tube angle | 76 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 669 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 440 | 442 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1275 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 38 | not listed | |
| BB height | 337 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 485 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 130 | not listed |
Differences are the Knolly Fugitive minus the Norco Optic C1. Full charts: 2022 Norco Optic C1, 2024 Knolly Fugitive.
Where each sits in its class
Norco Optic C1Knolly Fugitive
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 C1 | Knolly Fugitive125 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Knolly Fugitive |
| Fork | not listed | Fox FLOAT X Factory |
| Rear shock | not listed | Fox Float X Factory |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano XT |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano XT |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano XT |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano XT |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss M1900 |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Assegai |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano Deore XT |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT76 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Spank Spoon |
| Headset | not listed | FSA Orbit |
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