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What in the word salad happened , I think the image broke my first attempt at this post As I said: Couldn't make up my mind on what I wanted, got scared of the Spur bearing seat issues with no warranty, missed a deal on Fourstroke LT, almost bought a Scor 2030 but couldnt get myself to spend 2k€ on a bike with NX/SR Select... Ended up pickiuing up a 2023 C1 Optic with Duke Crazy Star/Hope Pro 5 wheels for the same price ! Fox suspension so it does have a lock-ish-out. , unlike the Super Deluxe version. Will...

What spec model was it? I just pulled the trigger and put a float SL on my optic. I need to play with it a bit more but got it in the ballpark pretty quick. Lsc all the way on, 25% sag. I'll go out one day and do some bracketing of the fork and shock to work on the balance between the two, as the fork is still running settings I had dialled in for use on my hardtail. The lockout is great and much welcome on the road etc. Bike feels a little less sure footed through tech...

"10 Years Raaw" sounds more like a special edition paint job than a new bike, but fingers crossed for an XXL downcountry bike.

The rocker looks different. Much lighter Raaw XC bike? Madonna SL?

I now have some time on my latest trail bike build (I got it after you started this thread), and I'd have to throw the new Propain Hugene into your mix here. 130 rear, 140 fork (I run mine with the Öhlins RXF36 m.3), it's a super fun bike that is a bit more relaxed and eager to take on rowdier trails than the numbers would suggest, while still feeling pretty snappy on the pedals. It sounds like it hits the mark exactly for how you formulated the question that started this thread (stepping down in travel from a Stumpy...

Word from the horses mouth is that the Optic Gen2 and Revolver have a fairly similar kinematic, and as such Norco has recommended running a Float SL with the same tune (CM, R10) as what currently comes on the Revolver.

Just found black XX1 chains for $60

Crap, I changed my mind. I’m thinking now about the majority of their business being b2b and thinking about what comes specced on bikes, and what new bike customers are looking for in a bike. That GX/XO1 mashup customer just doesn’t exist in bike shops, it’s all forum nerds. People tended to fall into “let me buy the cheapest bike” or “let me get the nicest bike.” The riders in the middle don’t really seem to sweat drivetrain, they were moreso just looking for better suspension/brakes I guess? Kind of just like the upgrade bike without having all of their...

Here’s the info on the Float X on my Gen 2 Optic. Not sure which elements are available aftermarket. Part number: 979-84-019 Description: 2023_22, FLOAT X, P-Se, A, 2pos-Adj, Evol LV, Norco, Optic 1-2, 190, 45, 0.5 Spacer, CL+SS, RM, Rezi LMB3, Standard, Neutral Logo I started reading/posting in this thread to get ideas for replacing my Gen 2 Optic, and it seems like Gen 2 Optic is the leading candidate.

So this happened. While I can't afford a Reya or Spur, a second hand Optic frameset will do nicely. All the parts off my beloved N+1 hardtail. I'm still tossing up what shock to get between a Float and Float SL (RS shock is not mine) if anyone has any advice? 13.4kg as it sits in these photos and a bucket load of fun!

Excellent thread. Looking at exactly this question the last few months. Ironically, as an upgrade from a Gen 2 Optic. To the Optic owners: do you have another longer travel bike to complement it? It's such a fun bike 90% of the time but in a few situations it would be nice to have an extra 20mm front and rear. And there's not really a weight penalty when the Optic is already built with a Float X, 36, enduro wheels and tires...

Considering it only has a spot for one water bottle it makes total sense for it to have internal storage. I don't do a single ride without 750ml of water in my frame storage. It's literally the ideal spot to add that type of weight for the bike's handling. It's very freeing to do a 3hr ride with no pack. Most other XC/DC bikes have a spot for a 2nd bottle so the weight is already there (in a worse spot) if you're on a big ride. It's wild to me how many people have gaslighted themselves into believing that...

More Reya pics if anyone is interested. I reckon vital editors have them too, but they can’t post them. Source

Reya could be the perfect bike. #rearcenter