2021 Norco Optic C vs 2019 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 C 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
Norco Optic C, MSpecialized Enduro Elite 27.5, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Norco Optic C 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 | 76.8° | +0.8° |
| Effective top tube | 605 | 585mm | −20 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 433mm | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1196 | 1197mm | +1 mm |
| BB height | 337 | 342.5mm | +6 mm |
| Standover | 680 | 759mm | +79 mm |
| Seat tube length | 415 | 430mm | +15 mm |
| Head tube length | 110 | 105mm | −5 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 8.5mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 564mm |
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
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 CC AXS | Specialized Enduro Elite 27.5Elite 27.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Pike RC2 Ultimate | Fox 36 Rhythm |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe DH Custom RC Ultimate | Fox Float DPX2 Performance |
| Shifter | SRAM Eagle AXS | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM XX1 Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM XX1 Eagle DUB SL | SRAM Descendant |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB PF92 | SRAM DUB |
| Brake | SRAM Code RSC | SRAM Code R |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | not listed |
| Stem | OneUp Components EDC Compatible | not listed |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb AXS | Specialized Command Post IRcc |
| Saddle | fizik Alpaca Terra | Specialized Phenom Comp |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Butcher |
| Rim | not listed | Roval Traverse 27.5 |
| Grips | not listed | Specialized Sip Grip |
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