Norco often noticed customers doing this to the previous Optic so working it into the design made sense. Having this drop off quickly minimizes pedal feedback and chain interference with the suspension deeper in the stroke, allowing for a consistent feel through the bottom end.įront travel was bumped up to 140mm from the previous generation’s 120mm 29er and 130mm 27.5. Norco says they wanted the great pedalling characteristics of a short travel trail bike and with no lockout, obviously felt it necessary to bump up the anti-squat. Anti-squat was increased at the start but a more aggressive drop-off was applied to balance it out through the travel. The suspension kinematics were updated and the new Optic features a higher starting leverage rate, again seeking a lighter initial touch for more traction, and a more progressive curve to provide the support needed to meet the bike’s intentions. The Super Deluxe Ultimate DH delivers 125mm of rear-wheel travel, an increase of 15mm from the outgoing 29er model and 5mm more than the old 27.5 model. There’s no climb switch and the shock is spec’d on every model in the range – you won’t find a cheaper shock on the lower-priced models, which I reckon is great. Closer inspection reveals cartridge bearings at the upper hardware of the shock, showing a desire to increase rear wheel traction by minimizing friction. A custom-built RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate DH rear shock is juxtaposed against the svelte lines of the bike and is the first giveaway. Norco still wanted the Optic to be a short travel whippet, but other intentions are revealed by the parts spec.
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