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2023 Norco Optic C1 vs 2025 Kona Process CR/DL

The Kona Process CR/DL size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead

What changes on the Kona Process CR/DL

Compared with the Norco Optic C1 in M, the Kona Process CR/DL in S places the top of the head tube 15 mm lower and 20 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 25 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−15 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−20 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−25 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+5 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2023 Norco Optic C1 (M) and 2025 Kona Process CR/DL (S), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Norco Optic C1 is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Kona Process CR/DL is the colored outline on top.J 1196

Norco Optic C1, MKona Process CR/DL, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementNorco Optic C1 MKona Process CR/DL SDifference
Reach450430−20 mm
Stack620605−15 mm
Head tube angle6565.5+0.5°
Seat tube angle7676.9+0.9°
Chainstay length430435+5 mm
Wheelbase11961171−25 mm
Head tube length11094−16 mm
Effective top tubenot listed570
BB dropnot listed20
BB heightnot listed345
Standovernot listed690
Seat tube lengthnot listed380

Differences are the Kona Process CR/DL minus the Norco Optic C1. Full charts: 2023 Norco Optic C1, 2025 Kona Process CR/DL.

Where each sits in its class

Norco Optic C1Kona Process CR/DL

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartNorco Optic C1C1Kona Process CR/DL134 CR/DL
FrameNorco OpticKona Process
ForkFox 36 Performance EliteRockShox Pike Ultimate Charger 2.1 RC2
Rear shockFox Float DPX2 Performance EliteRockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Trunnion
ShifterShimano XTR M9100SRAM Pod Controller
DerailleurShimano XTR M9100SRAM GX Eagle
CassetteShimano XTR M9100SRAM GX Eagle
ChainShimano XTR M9100not listed
Cranksete*thirteen TRS Race CarbonSRAM GX Eagle Transmission
Chainringe*thirteen TRS Race Carbonnot listed
WheelsetStan's Flow S1DT Swiss 350
TireVittoria Mazza, Vittoria MartelloMaxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis Dissector
HubShimano HB-8110-B XT, Shimano FH-8110-B XTnot listed
RimStan's Flow S1not listed
BrakeShimano XTR M9120SRAM G2 RSC
RotorShimano XTR MT900 FreezaSRAM CenterLine
HandlebarOneUp Components CarbonKona XC/BC 35
StemNorco CNC AlloyKona XC/BC
GripsDMR DeathgripKona Key
HeadsetFSA Internal Sealed BearingFSA Orbit 1.5E
Dropper postX-Fusion ManicRockShox Reverb Stealth
Saddlefizik Alpaca TerraWTB Volt
Bottom bracketnot listedSRAM DUB PF92

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