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2022 Norco Optic C1 vs 2023 Mondraker Raze

The S is the Mondraker Raze size closest to your M 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 Mondraker Raze

Compared with the Norco Optic C1 in M, the Mondraker Raze in S places the top of the head tube 3 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
+3 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
±0 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
+1 mm
About the same
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+5 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2022 Norco Optic C1 (M) and 2023 Mondraker Raze (S), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Norco Optic C1 is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Mondraker Raze is the colored outline on top.J 1196

Norco Optic C1, MMondraker Raze, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementNorco Optic C1 MMondraker Raze SDifference
Reach450450 mm±0 mm
Stack620623 mm+3 mm
Head tube angle6565.5°+0.5°
Seat tube angle7676.5°+0.5°
Effective top tube605594 mm−11 mm
Chainstay length430435 mm+5 mm
Wheelbase11961197 mm+1 mm
BB drop38not listed
BB height337340 mm+3 mm
Seat tube length415375 mm−40 mm
Head tube length110100 mm−10 mm

Differences are the Mondraker Raze minus the Norco Optic C1. Full charts: 2022 Norco Optic C1, 2023 Mondraker Raze.

Where each sits in its class

Norco Optic C1Mondraker Raze

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 C1Mondraker RazeRaze
Framenot listedMondraker Raze 29
Forknot listedRockShox 29 RL Gold
Rear shocknot listedFox Float DPS LV EVOL Performance
Shifternot listedSRAM SX Eagle
Derailleurnot listedSRAM SX Eagle
Cassettenot listedSRAM SX Eagle
Chainnot listedSRAM SX Eagle
Cranksetnot listedSRAM SX Eagle
Bottom bracketnot listedSRAM DUB
Tirenot listedMaxxis Dissector, Maxxis Aggressor
Hubnot listedFormula DC-711, Formula DHT148 Boost
Rimnot listedMondraker MDK-EP1 29
Brakenot listedSRAM Level T
Handlebarnot listedOnoff Sulfur 1.0 double butted 6061 alloy
Stemnot listedOnoff Sulfur FG 30mm 0º
Gripsnot listedOnoff Twin
Headsetnot listedOnoff Saturn tapered for 1-1/8” to 1-1/2” head tube
Dropper postnot listedOnoff Pija dropper internal
Saddlenot listedMondraker MDK

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