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2022 Norco Optic C1 vs 2024 Knolly Fugitive

The Knolly Fugitive size closest to your M is the S2. Compare the S2 instead

What changes on the Knolly Fugitive

Compared with the Norco Optic C1 in M, the Knolly Fugitive in S4 places the top of the head tube 16 mm higher and 42 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
+16 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+42 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Head angle
−0.3°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+8 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2022 Norco Optic C1 (M)The Norco Optic C1 frame drawn to scale.J 1196

Only the Norco Optic C1 is drawn. The Knolly Fugitive numbers we have for size S4 are missing the wheelbase.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementNorco Optic C1 MKnolly Fugitive S4Difference
Reach450492+42 mm
Stack620636+16 mm
Head tube angle6564.75−0.3°
Seat tube angle7676.75+0.8°
Effective top tube605not listed
Chainstay length430438+8 mm
Wheelbase1196not listed
BB drop38not listed
BB height337not listed
Seat tube length415not listed
Head tube length110not 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

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartNorco Optic C1Knolly Fugitive125 XT
Framenot listedKnolly Fugitive
Forknot listedFox FLOAT X Factory
Rear shocknot listedFox Float X Factory
Shifternot listedShimano XT
Derailleurnot listedShimano XT
Cassettenot listedShimano XT
Cranksetnot listedShimano XT
Wheelsetnot listedDT Swiss M1900
Tirenot listedMaxxis Assegai
Brakenot listedShimano Deore XT
Rotornot listedShimano SM-RT76
Handlebarnot listedSpank Spoon
Headsetnot listedFSA Orbit

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