2023 Norco Optic C1 vs 2023 Ibis Ripmo V2S
The S is the Ibis Ripmo V2S size closest to your S Norco Optic C1. 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 V2S
Compared with the Norco Optic C1 in S, the Ibis Ripmo V2S 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 C1, SIbis Ripmo V2S, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Norco Optic C1 S | Ibis Ripmo V2S S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 420 | 433 | +13 mm |
| Stack | 611 | 609 | −2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65 | 64.9 | −0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 76 | 77 | +1.0° |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 435 | +10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1157 | 1187 | +30 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 90 | −10 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 30 | |
| BB height | not listed | 341 | |
| Standover | not listed | 703 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 368 |
Differences are the Ibis Ripmo V2S minus the Norco Optic C1. Full charts: 2023 Norco Optic C1, 2023 Ibis Ripmo V2S.
Where each sits in its class
Norco Optic C1Ibis 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 C1C1 | Ibis Ripmo V2S |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Norco Optic | not listed |
| Fork | Fox 36 Performance Elite | not listed |
| Rear shock | Fox Float DPX2 Performance Elite | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano XTR M9100 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano XTR M9100 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano XTR M9100 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano XTR M9100 | not listed |
| Crankset | e*thirteen TRS Race Carbon | not listed |
| Chainring | e*thirteen TRS Race Carbon | not listed |
| Wheelset | Stan's Flow S1 | not listed |
| Tire | Vittoria Mazza, Vittoria Martello | not listed |
| Hub | Shimano HB-8110-B XT, Shimano FH-8110-B XT | not listed |
| Rim | Stan's Flow S1 | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano XTR M9120 | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano XTR MT900 Freeza | not listed |
| Handlebar | OneUp Components Carbon | not listed |
| Stem | Norco CNC Alloy | not listed |
| Grips | DMR Deathgrip | not listed |
| Headset | FSA Internal Sealed Bearing | not listed |
| Dropper post | X-Fusion Manic | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Alpaca Terra | not listed |
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