2017 Norco Optic C7.1 vs 2019 Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29
The Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29 size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29
Compared with the Norco Optic C7.1 in M, the Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29 in XL places the top of the head tube 19 mm higher and 54 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 72 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +19 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +54 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +72 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Norco Optic C7.1 numbers we have for size M are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Norco Optic C7.1 M | Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 433 | 487 | +54 mm |
| Stack | 593 | 612 | +19 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68 | 67.7° | −0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 75 | 74.7° | −0.3° |
| Wheelbase | 1142 | 1214 | +72 mm |
| BB height | 334 | 344 | +10 mm |
| Head tube length | 119 | 110 | −9 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 657 | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 432 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 30 | |
| Standover | not listed | 747 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 510 |
Differences are the Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29 minus the Norco Optic C7.1. Full charts: 2017 Norco Optic C7.1, 2019 Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29.
Where each sits in its class
Norco Optic C7.1Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29
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 C7.1C7.1 | Trek Fuel EX 9.9 299.9 29 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 34 Float 650B Boost 110x15mm Factory | Fox 34 FLOAT Factory |
| Shifter | SRAM X1 11sp | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX1 | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM XG 1175 11sp 10-42T | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM PC X1 11sp | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | Race Face Next SL carbon 32T | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Rim | DT Swiss XMC 1200 Carbon 650B wheelset | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Guide Ultimate | Shimano XT M8020 4-piston |
| Handlebar | Race Face Next Carbon | Bontrager Line |
| Stem | Race Face Turbine 35 | Bontrager Line |
| Grips | SDG ODI USA lock on grips | not listed |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb Stealth | Bontrager Line |
| Saddle | SDG Circuit Mtn with chromoly rails | Bontrager Arvada |
| Frame | not listed | Trek OCLV |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | not listed | Bontrager Line |
| Tire | not listed | Bontrager XR4 Team Issue |
| Headset | not listed | Trek Knock Block |
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