Norco Optic 12

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wasatchattack
11/19/2020 9:00am
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Parts
Brand
Model
Additional info

Parts

Frame
Norco
Optic Carbon
Frame: Norco Optic Carbon
Rear Shock
EXT
Storia LOK V3
Rear Shock: EXT Storia LOK V3
Fork
Formula
Selva S
Fork: Formula Selva S
Headset
Cane Creek
Headset: Cane Creek
Handlebar
Chromag
Cutlass Carbon
Handlebar: Chromag Cutlass Carbon
Stem
Chromag
Ranger V2 40mm
Stem: Chromag Ranger V2 40mm
Grips
Chromag
Grips: Chromag
Brakes
Formula
Cura
Silver
Brakes: Formula Cura. Misc: Silver
Brake Levers
Formula
Cura
Silver
Brake Levers: Formula Cura. Misc: Silver
Shifters
Shimano
XTR
Shifters: Shimano XTR
Rear Derailleur
Shimano
XT
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT
Chainguide
Other
Wolf Tooth Gnarwolf
Chainguide: Other Wolf Tooth Gnarwolf
Cranks
Cane Creek
eeWings
Cranks: Cane Creek eeWings
Chainrings / Sprocket
Other
Wolftooth 32T
Nickel
Chainrings / Sprocket: Other Wolftooth 32T. Misc: Nickel
Chain
Shimano
XTR
Chain: Shimano XTR
Cassette / Rear Cog
Shimano
XTR
Cassette / Rear Cog: Shimano XTR
Pedals
DMR
Vault Brendog
Pedals: DMR Vault Brendog
Front Rim
Other
NOBL TR33
Front Rim: Other NOBL TR33
Rear Rim
Other
NOBL TR33
Rear Rim: Other NOBL TR33
Hubs
Onyx
Vesper
Hubs: Onyx Vesper
Spokes
Sapim
Bladed
Spokes: Sapim Bladed
Front Tire
Maxxis
Minnion DHF 3C 2.5
Front Tire: Maxxis Minnion DHF 3C 2.5
Rear Tire
Maxxis
Agressor 2.3 DD
Rear Tire: Maxxis Agressor 2.3 DD
Saddle
SDG
Circuit MTN Carbon
Saddle: SDG Circuit MTN Carbon
Seatpost
BikeYoke
Revive 185mm
Seatpost: BikeYoke Revive 185mm
General Info

General Info

Model Year
2020
Model Year:
2020
Intended Use
Trail / All-Mountain
Intended Use:
Trail / All-Mountain
Additional Info

I bought this bike second hand and was so pumped to find such an amazing build. The fork was custom painted to match the frame. Even though it is a short travel bike the EXT has been amazing. I love the way this bike rides. It's super playful and stable at speed.

Additional Info:

I bought this bike second hand and was so pumped to find such an amazing build. The fork was custom painted to match the frame. Even though it is a short travel bike the EXT has been amazing. I love the way this bike rides. It's super playful and stable at speed.

wasatchattack
11/19/2020 9:00am
5558 of 18493
12 comments

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wasatchattack
5 years ago
Hi, When I bought the bike the shock was mounted the other way. However, it ever so slightly rubbed the frame when returning to full extension so I flipped it. The water bottle cage still fits, you just have to get one that you can mount at a low position. I got the Wolf Tooth Ti king cage. Kind of lame to drop $60 on a water bottle cage, but it weighs nothing and has a ton of mounting positions. I'll update with a picture to show you.

Also it is the Storia Lok V3, I'll check the dimensions today too and get back to you.
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bedell99
5 years ago
This is a rad bike. Love the coil for this build.
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Moodge
5 years ago
Hi. I love the build on your Optic. I was thinking about an EXT shock, I presume it feels awesome yes?
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wasatchattack
5 years ago
Hi, thanks! Sorry about the slow response. I love how it rides! I bought it from a guy who already had the EXT on it so I have never tried it with an air shock. I will say, I was a little worried it wouldn't feel poppy like an air shock, but it does. I'm really happy with it. I weigh about 178lbs and have a 650lb spring.
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Moodge
5 years ago
All good mate. I've ended up ordering an EXT also, im a tad heavier that you and have 700lb spring on it's way. Cant wait. Yours is a really nice build, i'll be getting some non-carbon cranks down the track for sure.
Thanks again for getting back to me
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wasatchattack
5 years ago
You’ll love it! I’d love to see pictures of your build too.
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mamaPhil
5 years ago
Can the EXT be run the other way around so that you can still use a water bottle cage?
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mamaPhil
5 years ago
also what dimension EXT shock did you go with? : )
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mamaPhil
5 years ago
nice. I'm guessing you're running the 190 / 51 mm and you're getting a little extra travel? Thanks for the pro tip on the cage used too!
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filipkögl
1 year ago

Hello, im also owning one of these with formula selva fork, what CTS are you running?

 

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