2025 Revel Rascal Shimano vs 2025 Norco Optic C1
The 5 is the Norco Optic C1 size closest to your XXL Revel Rascal Shimano. 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 Norco Optic C1
Compared with the Revel Rascal Shimano in XXL, the Norco Optic C1 in 5 places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −6 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −6 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Revel Rascal Shimano numbers we have for size XXL are missing the seat angle, chainstay length and wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Revel Rascal Shimano XXL | Norco Optic C1 5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 528 | 522.5 | −6 mm |
| Stack | 650 | 644 | −6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.5 | 65.0 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 77.5 | |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 665 | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 437 | |
| Wheelbase | not listed | 1292 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 32 | |
| BB height | not listed | 346 | |
| Standover | not listed | 705 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 445 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 140 |
Differences are the Norco Optic C1 minus the Revel Rascal Shimano. Full charts: 2025 Revel Rascal Shimano, 2025 Norco Optic C1.
Where each sits in its class
Revel Rascal ShimanoNorco Optic C1
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 | Revel Rascal ShimanoShimano Deore | Norco Optic C1C1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Revel Rascal | Norco Optic |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik SEL Select | Fox 34 Factory |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ | Fox Float X Factory |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore | SRAM Pod Controller Ultimate |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore | SRAM X0 Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore XT | SRAM 1295 Eagle |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore XT | SRAM X0 Eagle |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss M1900 | We Are One Faction |
| Tire | Continental Kryptotal F Trail, Continental Xynotal Trail Endurance | Maxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis Disector |
| Brake | Shimano Deore XT | SRAM Code RSC |
| Handlebar | Race Face Aeffect | OneUp Components Carbon 35 |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 | FSA No. 57 ZS |
| Dropper post | crankbrothers Highline 7 | OneUp Components V3 |
| Saddle | SDG Bel-Air | Ergon SM-1 |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM X0 Eagle |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM 30t |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Hub | not listed | Industry Nine 1/1 |
| Rim | not listed | We Are One Faction |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM Centerline, SRAM CenterLine |
| Stem | not listed | OneUp Components OneUp |
| Grips | not listed | Ergon GE1 |
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