2021
2021 Norco Optic C3
The 2021 Norco Optic C3 sits more aggressive than most trail bikes, with a slacker head angle and a shorter rear center. Reach 420 to 510 mm, stack 611 to 638 mm. The Optic C3 build comes with Shimano XT M8100 shifting.
Source: norco.com. Checked .
Key facts
- Brand
- Norco
- Model
- Optic
- Model year
- 2021
- Frame
- C3
- Type
- Trail
- Geometry labels
- S, M, L, and XL
- Drivetrain
- Shimano XT M8100
- Geometry
- Complete for every size
- Source
- norco.com
- Checked
Geometry by size
| Measurement | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach(mm) | 420 | 450 | 480 | 510 |
| Stack(mm) | 611 | 620 | 629 | 638 |
| Head tube angle(°) | 65.0 | 65.0 | 65.0 | 65.0 |
| Seat tube angle(°) | 76.0 | 76.0 | 76.0 | 76.0 |
| Effective top tube(mm) | 572 | 605 | 637 | 669 |
| Chainstay length(mm) | 425 | 430 | 435 | 440 |
| Wheelbase(mm) | 1157 | 1196 | 1235 | 1275 |
| BB height(mm) | 337 | 337 | 337 | 337 |
| Standover(mm) | 664 | 680 | 698 | 719 |
| Seat tube length(mm) | 395 | 415 | 445 | 485 |
| Head tube length(mm) | 100 | 110 | 120 | 130 |
Stock build
13 parts
Suspension
RockShox Pike RC Select
RockShox Super Deluxe DH Custom RC Ultimate
Drivetrain
Shimano XT M8100
Shimano SLX
Shimano Deore
Brakes
Shimano MT420
Shimano SM-RT64
Cockpit
Seatpost & Saddle
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Quick answers
- Which size or configuration labels have geometry for the 2021 Norco Optic C3?
- Geometry is listed for S, M, L, and XL.
- What are the reach and stack of the 2021 Norco Optic C3 in size L?
- In size L, reach is 480 mm and stack is 629 mm.
- What is the head tube angle of the 2021 Norco Optic C3?
- The head tube angle is 65.0 degrees in every size.
- What does the 2021 Norco Optic C3 ship with?
- The stock build includes RockShox Pike RC Select, Shimano SLX SL-M7100-IR I-Spec EV, Shimano MT420, and TranzX Butted 6061 Alloy.
- Which years of the Norco Optic are on Quiver?
- Quiver has the Norco Optic for 2021, 2025, 2023, 2022, 2020, and 2017.
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