2020 Norco Optic C3 vs 2021 Ibis Ripmo
The S is the Ibis Ripmo size closest to your S Norco Optic C3. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Ibis Ripmo
Compared with the Norco Optic C3 in S, the Ibis Ripmo in S places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 13 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 30 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +13 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +30 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +10 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Norco Optic C3, SIbis Ripmo, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Norco Optic C3 S | Ibis Ripmo S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 420 | 433 | +13 mm |
| Stack | 611 | 609 | −2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.0 | 64.9 | −0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.0 | 77 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 572 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 435 | +10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1157 | 1187 | +30 mm |
| BB height | 337 | 341 | +4 mm |
| Standover | 664 | 703 | +39 mm |
| Seat tube length | 395 | 368 | −27 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 90 | −10 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 30 |
Differences are the Ibis Ripmo minus the Norco Optic C3. Full charts: 2020 Norco Optic C3, 2021 Ibis Ripmo.
Where each sits in its class
Norco Optic C3Ibis Ripmo
Each bike is ranked against the other trail bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Norco Optic C3C3 | Ibis RipmoXT |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Pike Select | Fox 36 Factory |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe DH Ultimate | Fox Float X2 Factory |
| Shifter | SRAM NX Eagle | Shimano XT |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle | Shimano XT Di2 Wireless |
| Cassette | SRAM NX Eagle | Shimano XT |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | Shimano XT |
| Crankset | SRAM NX Eagle B148 DUB | Shimano XT |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM BB DUB PressFit | Shimano XT MT800 |
| Rim | Stan's NoTubes Flow S1 29" | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Deore M420 | Shimano XT |
| Handlebar | TranzX 6061 DB Alloy | Ibis Hi Fi |
| Grips | Ergon GA30 | not listed |
| Dropper post | X-Fusion Manic | BikeYoke Revive |
| Saddle | fizik Taiga | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Ibis Ripmo |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano XT |
| Wheelset | not listed | Industry Nine Hydra |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Assegai |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT86 |
| Stem | not listed | Thomson Elite X4 |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek 40 |
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