2015 Norco Range A 7.2 vs 2016 Specialized Enduro 650b

What changes on the Specialized Enduro 650b

Compared with the Norco Range A 7.2 in M, the Specialized Enduro 650b in S places the top of the head tube 12 mm lower and 31 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 28 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack

−12 mm

Lower front end

Frame reach

−31 mm

Shorter frame reach

Wheelbase

−28 mm

Shorter: quicker to change direction

Head angle

−0.5°

Slacker: calmer steering

Chainstays

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The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Norco Range A 7.2 numbers we have for size M are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Specialized Enduro 650b minus the Norco Range A 7.2. Full charts: 2015 Norco Range A 7.2, 2016 Specialized Enduro 650b.

Where each sits in its class

Norco Range A 7.2Specialized Enduro 650b

Each bike is ranked against the other enduro 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.