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2017 Norco Optic C7.3 vs 2018 Specialized Camber Men's 27.5

The Specialized Camber Men's 27.5 size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead

What changes on the Specialized Camber Men's 27.5

Compared with the Norco Optic C7.3 in M, the Specialized Camber Men's 27.5 in XL places the top of the head tube 15 mm higher and 42 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 34 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+15 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+42 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+34 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
±0.0°
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 C7.3 numbers we have for size M are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementNorco Optic C7.3 MSpecialized Camber Men's 27.5 XLDifference
Reach433475mm+42 mm
Stack593608mm+15 mm
Head tube angle6868°±0.0°
Seat tube angle7575°±0.0°
Wheelbase11421176mm+34 mm
BB height334not listed
Head tube length119not listed
Effective top tubenot listed638mm
Chainstay lengthnot listed420mm
BB dropnot listed23mm
Standovernot listed767mm
Seat tube lengthnot listed523mm
Fork lengthnot listed522mm

Differences are the Specialized Camber Men's 27.5 minus the Norco Optic C7.3. Full charts: 2017 Norco Optic C7.3, 2018 Specialized Camber Men's 27.5.

Where each sits in its class

Norco Optic C7.3Specialized Camber Men's 27.5

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 C7.3C7.3Specialized Camber Men's 27.5Men's 27.5
ForkRockShox Revelation RL 100x15mmRockShox Recon RL 27.5
Rear shockFox Float DPS Performane EVOLX-Fusion Pro RL
ShifterSRAM GX1 11spSRAM GX
DerailleurSRAM GX1SRAM GX
CassetteSRAM XG 1150 10-42Tnot listed
ChainSRAM PC 1130 11spKMC X-10
CranksetSRAM FC S-1000 32TSRAM NX
RimAlex Rims DP 23 650B I23 tubeless compatiblenot listed
BrakeSRAM Level TTektro Gemini Comp
HandlebarNorco 6061 DB alloy 760mmx25mmnot listed
GripsNorco Lock On GripSpecialized Sip Grip
SeatpostKS E-Ten Integra adj post w / remote stealthnot listed
SaddleSDG Circuit Mtn with steel railsSpecialized Henge Sport
Chainringnot listedSpecialized X-Sync
Bottom bracketnot listedSRAM Power
Tirenot listedSpecialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground Control

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