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2021 Norco Optic C vs 2019 Specialized Enduro Elite 27.5

The S is the Specialized Enduro Elite 27.5 size closest to your S Norco Optic C. 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 C in S, the Specialized Enduro Elite 27.5 in S places the top of the head tube 21 mm lower and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 14 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−21 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+3 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+14 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+8 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2021 Norco Optic C (S) and 2019 Specialized Enduro Elite 27.5 (S), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Norco Optic C is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Enduro Elite 27.5 is the colored outline on top.J 1157

Norco Optic C, SSpecialized Enduro Elite 27.5, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementNorco Optic C SSpecialized Enduro Elite 27.5 SDifference
Reach420423mm+3 mm
Stack611590mm−21 mm
Head tube angle65.065mm±0.0°
Seat tube angle76.076.9°+0.9°
Effective top tube572560mm−12 mm
Chainstay length425433mm+8 mm
Wheelbase11571171mm+14 mm
BB height337342.5mm+6 mm
Standover664749mm+85 mm
Seat tube length395396mm+1 mm
Head tube length10095mm−5 mm
BB dropnot listed8.5mm
Fork lengthnot listed564mm

Differences are the Specialized Enduro Elite 27.5 minus the Norco Optic C. Full charts: 2021 Norco Optic C, 2019 Specialized Enduro Elite 27.5.

Where each sits in its class

Norco Optic CSpecialized Enduro Elite 27.5

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartNorco Optic CC AXSSpecialized Enduro Elite 27.5Elite 27.5
ForkRockShox Pike RC2 UltimateFox 36 Rhythm
Rear shockRockShox Super Deluxe DH Custom RC UltimateFox Float DPX2 Performance
ShifterSRAM Eagle AXSSRAM GX Eagle
DerailleurSRAM XX1 Eagle AXSSRAM GX Eagle
CassetteSRAM XX1 EagleSRAM GX Eagle
CranksetSRAM XX1 Eagle DUB SLSRAM Descendant
Bottom bracketSRAM DUB PF92SRAM DUB
BrakeSRAM Code RSCSRAM Code R
RotorSRAM CenterLinenot listed
StemOneUp Components EDC Compatiblenot listed
SeatpostRockShox Reverb AXSSpecialized Command Post IRcc
Saddlefizik Alpaca TerraSpecialized Phenom Comp
Chainnot listedSRAM GX Eagle
Tirenot listedSpecialized Butcher
Rimnot listedRoval Traverse 27.5
Gripsnot listedSpecialized Sip Grip

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