The Optic was a sort of kick off into the latest evolution of Norco’s size specific geometry and bike shape. They’ve paid close attention to it for years but the Optic made a considerable leap forward. The Sight continues that evolution. It sits a bit taller, which I believe the Optic could have benefited from, includes steeper seat angles as sizes increase, and the suspension also improved. I believe that as with many brands, we can expect to see each release model build from the one before as the development team discover new things.
As you say, they are different bikes and they ride quite differently on the trail. But in terms of design, the Sight is more refined than the Optic, as to be expected from an evolutionary process.
Aug. 5, 2020, 8:38 a.m. - AJ Barlas
The Optic was a sort of kick off into the latest evolution of Norco’s size specific geometry and bike shape. They’ve paid close attention to it for years but the Optic made a considerable leap forward. The Sight continues that evolution. It sits a bit taller, which I believe the Optic could have benefited from, includes steeper seat angles as sizes increase, and the suspension also improved. I believe that as with many brands, we can expect to see each release model build from the one before as the development team discover new things. As you say, they are different bikes and they ride quite differently on the trail. But in terms of design, the Sight is more refined than the Optic, as to be expected from an evolutionary process.