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2025 Norco Optic C1 vs 2026 Cube Stereo ONE22 C:62 29

The Cube Stereo ONE22 C:62 29 size closest to your 3 is the L. Compare the L instead

What changes on the Cube Stereo ONE22 C:62 29

Compared with the Norco Optic C1 in 3, the Cube Stereo ONE22 C:62 29 in M places the top of the head tube 14 mm lower and 20 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 36 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−14 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−21 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−36 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+0.4°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+2 mm
About the same

The two frames

2025 Norco Optic C1 (3) and 2026 Cube Stereo ONE22 C:62 29 (M), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Norco Optic C1 is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Cube Stereo ONE22 C:62 29 is the colored outline on top.J 1226

Norco Optic C1, 3Cube Stereo ONE22 C:62 29, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementNorco Optic C1 3Cube Stereo ONE22 C:62 29 MDifference
Reach472.5452−21 mm
Stack626612−14 mm
Head tube angle65.065.4+0.4°
Seat tube angle77.076.2−0.8°
Effective top tube617not listed
Chainstay length429431+2 mm
Wheelbase12261190−36 mm
BB drop32not listed
BB height346not listed
Standover678not listed
Seat tube length385405+20 mm
Head tube length120100−20 mm

Differences are the Cube Stereo ONE22 C:62 29 minus the Norco Optic C1. Full charts: 2025 Norco Optic C1, 2026 Cube Stereo ONE22 C:62 29.

Where each sits in its class

Norco Optic C1Cube Stereo ONE22 C:62 29

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 C1C1Cube Stereo ONE22 C:62 29C:62 SLX 29
FrameNorco OpticCube C:62 Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology
ForkFox 34 FactoryRockShox Pike Select+
Rear shockFox Float X FactoryRockShox Deluxe Select+
ShifterSRAM Pod Controller UltimateSRAM Pod Controller
DerailleurSRAM X0 Eagle AXSSRAM X0 Eagle AXS
CassetteSRAM 1295 EagleSRAM GX Eagle Transmission
ChainSRAM X0 EagleSRAM GX Eagle Transmission
CranksetSRAM X0 EagleSRAM X0 Eagle Transmission
ChainringSRAM 30tnot listed
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBnot listed
WheelsetWe Are One FactionNewmen Beskar 30 Base
TireMaxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis DisectorSchwalbe Nobby Nic, Schwalbe Wicked Will
HubIndustry Nine 1/1not listed
RimWe Are One Factionnot listed
BrakeSRAM Code RSCMagura MT Thirty
RotorSRAM Centerline, SRAM CenterLineMagura MT Thirty
HandlebarOneUp Components Carbon 35Cube Rise Trail Bar
StemOneUp Components OneUpCube Stereo
GripsErgon GE1Acid Disrupt
HeadsetFSA No. 57 ZSAcros AZF-675
Dropper postOneUp Components V3Cube 30.9mm
SaddleErgon SM-1Acid Nuance Lite

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