2017 Norco Optic C7.1 Framekit vs 2018 Specialized Camber Men's 27.5
The M is the Specialized Camber Men's 27.5 size closest to your M Norco Optic C7.1 Framekit. 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 Specialized Camber Men's 27.5
Compared with the Norco Optic C7.1 Framekit in M, the Specialized Camber Men's 27.5 in M places the top of the head tube 3 mm lower and 8 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 23 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −3 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −8 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −23 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Norco Optic C7.1 Framekit numbers we have for size M are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Norco Optic C7.1 Framekit M | Specialized Camber Men's 27.5 M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 433 | 425mm | −8 mm |
| Stack | 593 | 590mm | −3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68 | 68° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 75 | 75° | ±0.0° |
| Wheelbase | 1142 | 1119mm | −23 mm |
| BB height | 334 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 119 | 115mm | −4 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 583mm | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 420mm | |
| BB drop | not listed | 23mm | |
| Standover | not listed | 728mm | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 430mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 522mm |
Differences are the Specialized Camber Men's 27.5 minus the Norco Optic C7.1 Framekit. Full charts: 2017 Norco Optic C7.1 Framekit, 2018 Specialized Camber Men's 27.5.
Where each sits in its class
Norco Optic C7.1 FramekitSpecialized Camber Men's 27.5
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 C7.1 Framekit | Specialized Camber Men's 27.5Men's 27.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | not listed | RockShox Recon RL 27.5 |
| Rear shock | not listed | X-Fusion Pro RL |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM GX |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM GX |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X-10 |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM NX |
| Chainring | not listed | Specialized X-Sync |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM Power |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground Control |
| Brake | not listed | Tektro Gemini Comp |
| Grips | not listed | Specialized Sip Grip |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Henge Sport |
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