Norco Optic A1 Women 27.5 2019
2019 Mountain
Estimate price |
3,499$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 130mm -
Travel Rear 110mm -
Fork Fox Performance Float 34
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Groupset GX Eagle, NX Eagle -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Norco Optic, Aluminum, 110mm (29") | 120mm (27.5") Travel, Boost 12x148mm TA Dropouts
Suspension Fork
Fox 34 Performance, 130mm (29") | 140mm (27.5") Travel, Boost 15x110mm TA, Float Air Spring
Rear Shock
Fox Float DPS, 190x50.8mm, EVOL
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX Eagle, 12 Speed
Front Derailleur
-
Shift Levers
Rear: SRAM NX Eagle, 12 Speed, Front: -
Cassette
SRAM NX Eagle PG-1230, 11-50T, 12 Speed
Crank
Truvativ Decendent 6K DUB, 170mm (XS/S) | 175mm (M), 30T
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB BB, Threaded BSA 73mm
Chain
SRAM NX Eagle, 12 Speed
Wheels
Front Hub
DT 370 110x15 sealed bearing disc hub
Rear Hub
DT Swiss 370, Boost 12x148mm
Rims
WTB ST i29 TCS 2.0, 32 Hole, 29mm Internal Width
Tires
Maxxis Minion DHF, 2.3", EXO/TR, Folding
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Guide R, 4 Piston Hydraulic Disc, SRAM CenterLine 180mm Rotor
Brake Levers
SRAM Guide R
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy 6061 35mm bar bore, 50mm 29, 60mm 650B
Handlebar
Norco 20 mm rise 6061 800mm x 20mm rise, 35mm bar bore
Grips
Norco VP Slim, Lock-On
Headset
FSA #57 E ( tapered internal ) 1.5” to 1-1/8” black FSA logos
Seat
Saddle
SDG Allure Women’s saddle with steel rails
Seatpost
TranzX YSP12JL Stealth Dropper, 80mm (XS) | 100mm (S) | 125mm (M) Travel, 31.6mm, 1x Lever
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM |
|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.51 mm | 1.45 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 338 mm | 338 mm |
| Front Center | 664 mm | 690 mm |
| Rake | 44 mm | 43 mm |
| Trail | 107 mm | 109 mm |
| Stack | 575 mm | 584 mm |
| Reach | 380 mm | 403 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 532 mm | 561 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75.2 ° | 74.9 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 380 mm | 410 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 67.5 ° | 67.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 97 mm | 107 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 417 mm | 422 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1081 mm | 1112 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 14 mm | 14 mm |
| Standover Height | 769 mm | 761 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" |
About this model
Optic A1 Women 27.5 is a Norco Optic model. 96 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Check out the entire range from 2019 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Norco Optic A1 Women’s 29 2019 has a starting price of 3499$. Norco Optic C1 29 2019 on the other hand is the most expensive at 5249$.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Crosscountry bikes average price
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Crosscountry bike that is reliable is 1905$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Crosscountry bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2019 for 3499$. In conclusion, this bike price is 83.67% more expensive than the price of the average Crosscountry bike.
Optic A1 Women 27.5 components
Fork
The Optic A1 Women 27.5 comes factory-installed with the Fox Performance Float 34 fork. This has a travel range of 130mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Rear Shock
Norco Optic A1 Women 27.5 bike has the Fox Float DPS model installed, and has a travel of 110mm. Rear shocks give you increased comfort, control, and traction, which is important when cornering or braking. This allows you to ride faster on bumpy roads. To sum up, always consider getting a bike that has a rear shock as well.
Wheels
The wheels on Optic A1 Women 27.5 are the 29″ aluminum type. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, these wheels are not ideal for smaller people.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Norco Optic A1 Women 27.5 has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. With Hydraulic Disc brakes, you’ll be able to stop on a dime, even in wet or icy conditions. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Dropper post
Norco Optic A1 Women 27.5 comes with a dropper post. If used correctly, a dropper post gives you more faith, maneuverability, and greater control over your bike.