2021 Norco Optic C3 vs 2019 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
Norco Optic C3, XLSpecialized Enduro Elite 27.5, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
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 | 76.5° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 669 | 639mm | −30 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440 | 433mm | −7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1275 | 1252mm | −23 mm |
| BB height | 337 | 342.5mm | +6 mm |
| Standover | 719 | 786mm | +67 mm |
| Seat tube length | 485 | 521mm | +36 mm |
| Head tube length | 130 | 130mm | ±0 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 8.5mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 564mm |
Differences are the Specialized Enduro Elite 27.5 minus the Norco Optic C3. Full charts: 2021 Norco Optic C3, 2019 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 RC Select | Fox 36 Rhythm |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe DH Custom RC Ultimate | Fox Float DPX2 Performance |
| Shifter | Shimano SLX SL-M7100-IR I-Spec EV | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | Shimano Deore | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-MT6100-1 | SRAM Descendant |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT500 PF92 | SRAM DUB |
| Brake | Shimano MT420 | SRAM Code R |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT64 | not listed |
| Handlebar | TranzX Butted 6061 Alloy | not listed |
| Dropper post | X-Fusion Manic Dropper | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Alpaca Terra | Specialized Phenom Comp |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Butcher |
| Rim | not listed | Roval Traverse 27.5 |
| Grips | not listed | Specialized Sip Grip |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Command Post IRcc |
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