2021 Norco Optic C Frame Kit vs 2023 Ibis Ripmo V2S
The Ibis Ripmo V2S size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Ibis Ripmo V2S
Compared with the Norco Optic C Frame Kit in M, the Ibis Ripmo V2S in L places the top of the head tube 8 mm higher and 25 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 42 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +8 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +25 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +42 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Norco Optic C Frame Kit, MIbis Ripmo V2S, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Norco Optic C Frame Kit M | Ibis Ripmo V2S L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 450 | 475 | +25 mm |
| Stack | 620 | 628 | +8 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.0 | 64.9 | −0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.0 | 76 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 605 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 435 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1196 | 1238 | +42 mm |
| BB height | 337 | 341 | +4 mm |
| Standover | 680 | 740 | +60 mm |
| Seat tube length | 415 | 432 | +17 mm |
| Head tube length | 110 | 110 | ±0 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 30 |
Differences are the Ibis Ripmo V2S minus the Norco Optic C Frame Kit. Full charts: 2021 Norco Optic C Frame Kit, 2023 Ibis Ripmo V2S.
Where each sits in its class
Norco Optic C Frame KitIbis Ripmo V2S
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 C Frame KitC Frame Kit | Ibis Ripmo V2S |
|---|---|---|
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe DH Custom RC Ultimate | not listed |
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