2017 Norco Optic C9.1 Framekit vs 2019 Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29
The L is the Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29 size closest to your L Norco Optic C9.1 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 Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29
Compared with the Norco Optic C9.1 Framekit in L, the Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29 in L places the top of the head tube 4 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −4 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +13 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.8°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- 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 C9.1 Framekit numbers we have for size L are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Norco Optic C9.1 Framekit L | Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 464 | 465 | +1 mm |
| Stack | 607 | 603 | −4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5 | 67.7° | −0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 74.7° | +0.2° |
| Wheelbase | 1175 | 1188 | +13 mm |
| BB height | 332 | 344 | +12 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 100 | ±0 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 631 | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 432 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 30 | |
| Standover | not listed | 737 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 470 |
Differences are the Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29 minus the Norco Optic C9.1 Framekit. Full charts: 2017 Norco Optic C9.1 Framekit, 2019 Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29.
Where each sits in its class
Norco Optic C9.1 FramekitTrek Fuel EX 9.9 29
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 C9.1 Framekit | Trek Fuel EX 9.9 299.9 29 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Trek OCLV |
| Fork | not listed | Fox 34 FLOAT Factory |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | not listed | Bontrager Line |
| Tire | not listed | Bontrager XR4 Team Issue |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano XT M8020 4-piston |
| Handlebar | not listed | Bontrager Line |
| Stem | not listed | Bontrager Line |
| Headset | not listed | Trek Knock Block |
| Seatpost | not listed | Bontrager Line |
| Saddle | not listed | Bontrager Arvada |
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