2020 Norco Optic C1 vs 2018 Specialized Enduro Elite 27.5
The Specialized Enduro Elite 27.5 size closest to your M is the L. Compare the L instead
What changes on the Specialized Enduro Elite 27.5
Compared with the Norco Optic C1 in M, the Specialized Enduro Elite 27.5 in M places the top of the head tube 21 mm lower and 6 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −21 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −6 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +1 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Norco Optic C1 is drawn. The Specialized Enduro Elite 27.5 numbers we have for size M are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Norco Optic C1 M | Specialized Enduro Elite 27.5 M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 450 | 444mm | −6 mm |
| Stack | 620 | 599mm | −21 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.0 | 65mm | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.0 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 605 | 585mm | −20 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 433mm | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1196 | 1197mm | +1 mm |
| BB height | 337 | not listed | |
| Standover | 680 | 759mm | +79 mm |
| Seat tube length | 415 | 430mm | +15 mm |
| Head tube length | 110 | 105mm | −5 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 5mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 564mm |
Differences are the Specialized Enduro Elite 27.5 minus the Norco Optic C1. Full charts: 2020 Norco Optic C1, 2018 Specialized Enduro Elite 27.5.
Where each sits in its class
Norco Optic C1Specialized Enduro Elite 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 C1C1 | Specialized Enduro Elite 27.5Elite 27.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Pike Ultimate | Öhlins RXF 36 |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe DH Ultimate | RockShox Monarch Plus |
| Shifter | Shimano XTR M9100 | SRAM GX |
| Derailleur | Shimano XTR M9120 | SRAM GX |
| Cassette | Shimano XTR M9100 | SRAM XG-1150 |
| Chain | Shimano XTR M9100 | KMC X-11 |
| Crankset | e*thirteen TRS Race Carbon | Race Face Aeffect |
| Hub | DT Swiss 350 | DT Swiss 360 |
| Rim | Stan's NoTubes Flow S1 29" | Roval Traverse 27.5 |
| Brake | Shimano XTR M9120 Hydraulic | SRAM Code R |
| Handlebar | Race Face Next R carbon | not listed |
| Grips | Ergon GA30 | Specialized Sip Grip |
| Dropper post | X-Fusion Manic | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Taiga | Specialized Henge Comp |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Butcher |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Command Post IRcc |
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