2017 Norco Optic C7.2 vs 2019 Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29
The XL is the Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29 size closest to your XL Norco Optic C7.2. 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 Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29
Compared with the Norco Optic C7.2 in XL, the Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29 in XL places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 9 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- ±0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +9 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +9 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 C7.2 numbers we have for size XL are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Norco Optic C7.2 XL | Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 478 | 487 | +9 mm |
| Stack | 612 | 612 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68 | 67.7° | −0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.1 | 74.7° | +0.6° |
| Wheelbase | 1205 | 1214 | +9 mm |
| BB height | 334 | 344 | +10 mm |
| Head tube length | 139 | 110 | −29 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 C7.2. Full charts: 2017 Norco Optic C7.2, 2019 Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29.
Where each sits in its class
Norco Optic C7.2Trek 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 C7.2C7.2 | Trek Fuel EX 9.9 299.9 29 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 34 Float 650B Performance Elite | Fox 34 FLOAT Factory |
| Rear shock | Fox Float DPS Peformance Elite EVOL | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano XT 2sp I spec | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT long cage 11 speed for 2x11 | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano 11-40T 11sp (running change to 11-42T) | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | Shimano HG-600-11 11sp | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Rim | Race Face AR 24 650B tubeless compatible | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Deore XT | Shimano XT M8020 4-piston |
| Handlebar | Race Face Turbine 760x20mm | Bontrager Line |
| Stem | Race Face Turbine Basic 35 | Bontrager Line |
| Grips | Norco Lock On Grip | not listed |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb Stealth | Bontrager Line |
| Saddle | SDG Circuit Mtn with chromoly rails | Bontrager Arvada |
| Frame | not listed | Trek OCLV |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| 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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