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2021 Norco Optic C1 vs 2023 Specialized Stumpjumper Comp

The S5 is the Specialized Stumpjumper Comp size closest to your XL Norco Optic C1. 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 Stumpjumper Comp

Compared with the Norco Optic C1 in XL, the Specialized Stumpjumper Comp in S5 places the top of the head tube 3 mm higher and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
+3 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−10 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−7 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+2 mm
About the same

The two frames

2021 Norco Optic C1 (XL) and 2023 Specialized Stumpjumper Comp (S5), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Norco Optic C1 is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Stumpjumper Comp is the colored outline on top.J 1275

Norco Optic C1, XLSpecialized Stumpjumper Comp, S5Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementNorco Optic C1 XLSpecialized Stumpjumper Comp S5Difference
Reach510500mm−10 mm
Stack638641mm+3 mm
Head tube angle65.065°±0.0°
Seat tube angle76.076°±0.0°
Effective top tube669not listed
Chainstay length440442mm+2 mm
Wheelbase12751268mm−7 mm
BB height337333mm−4 mm
Standovernot listed757mm
Seat tube length485445mm−40 mm
Head tube length130130mm±0 mm
BB dropnot listed42mm
Fork lengthnot listed550mm

Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper Comp minus the Norco Optic C1. Full charts: 2021 Norco Optic C1, 2023 Specialized Stumpjumper Comp.

Where each sits in its class

Norco Optic C1Specialized Stumpjumper Comp

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 C1C1Specialized Stumpjumper CompComp
ForkFox 36 Grip2 FLOAT Performance EliteFox FLOAT 34 Factory
Rear shockFox Float DPX2 Performance EliteFox Float DPS Performance
ShifterShimano XTR M9100 I-SpecSRAM GX
DerailleurShimano XTR M9100SRAM GX Eagle
CassetteShimano XTR M9100SRAM GX Eagle
ChainShimano XTR M9100SRAM NX Eagle
Cranksete*thirteen TRS Race CarbonSRAM X1 Eagle
BrakeShimano XTRSRAM G2 RS
RotorShimano XTR MT900 FreezaSRAM G2
Dropper postX-Fusion Manic Droppernot listed
Saddlefizik Alpaca TerraSpecialized Bridge
Framenot listedSpecialized FACT 11m
Chainringnot listedSRAM X1 Eagle
Bottom bracketnot listedSRAM DUB
Wheelsetnot listedSpecialized 29 Alloy
Tirenot listedSpecialized Butcher, Specialized Purgatory
Handlebarnot listedSpecialized alloy
Stemnot listedSpecialized Alloy Trail
Seatpostnot listedX-Fusion Manic

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