They had the complete 2023 C2 build for $3024.94 a few months back (OOS now) which I thought was a good deal, I almost grabbed one but then found a like new C2 Sram with Hayes A2 brakes and wrapped so grabbed it. Want to love the bike as figured 10/5mm more travel over my RM Element would be prefect, but just can't get it setup where feel as confident on it as I do on the Element. Geometry is almost identical so IDK what issue is. The OEM bars were very fatiguing for me too (mine are labeled Norco but think they are e13 which I read can be very harsh, which is what I felt), so switched to T1 carbon bars and much improved. Also not a huge fan of the OEM spec VIttoria tires as always felt like must be harder compound as had trouble with grip on what should be unlimited grip surface like boulders. But could have just been how my weight/CG was not ideally positions, again because how bike just didn't feel like fit right for me, as tires felt plenty soft. Either way saw this frame too as had a freind that wanted an Optic after riding mine so was looking for deals, and think could be a ok deal if have the parts to build it up. It can be a great do it all bike if fits right. My personal preference is the 2023 RM Element, so selling my Optic and bought an StEvo.
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