2020 Norco Optic C3 vs 2018 Specialized Enduro Elite 27.5
The XL is the Specialized Enduro Elite 27.5 size closest to your XL Norco Optic C3. 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 Enduro Elite 27.5
Compared with the Norco Optic C3 in XL, the Specialized Enduro Elite 27.5 in XL places the top of the head tube 16 mm lower and 21 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 23 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −16 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −21 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −23 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −7 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Norco Optic C3 is drawn. The Specialized Enduro Elite 27.5 numbers we have for size XL are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Norco Optic C3 XL | Specialized Enduro Elite 27.5 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 510 | 489mm | −21 mm |
| Stack | 638 | 622mm | −16 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.0 | 65mm | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.0 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 669 | 639mm | −30 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440 | 433mm | −7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1275 | 1252mm | −23 mm |
| BB height | 337 | not listed | |
| Standover | 719 | 786mm | +67 mm |
| Seat tube length | 485 | 521mm | +36 mm |
| Head tube length | 130 | 130mm | ±0 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 5mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 564mm |
Differences are the Specialized Enduro Elite 27.5 minus the Norco Optic C3. Full charts: 2020 Norco Optic C3, 2018 Specialized Enduro Elite 27.5.
Where each sits in its class
Norco Optic C3Specialized 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 C3C3 | Specialized Enduro Elite 27.5Elite 27.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Pike Select | Öhlins RXF 36 |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe DH Ultimate | RockShox Monarch Plus |
| Shifter | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM GX |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM GX |
| Cassette | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM XG-1150 |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | KMC X-11 |
| Crankset | SRAM NX Eagle B148 DUB | Race Face Aeffect |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM BB DUB PressFit | not listed |
| Rim | Stan's NoTubes Flow S1 29" | Roval Traverse 27.5 |
| Brake | Shimano Deore M420 | SRAM Code R |
| Handlebar | TranzX 6061 DB Alloy | 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 |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 360 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Command Post IRcc |
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