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2017 Norco Optic C9.1 Framekit vs 2018 Specialized Camber Men's 27.5

The M is the Specialized Camber Men's 27.5 size closest to your S Norco Optic C9.1 Framekit. 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 Camber Men's 27.5

Compared with the Norco Optic C9.1 Framekit in S, the Specialized Camber Men's 27.5 in M places the top of the head tube 11 mm lower and 11 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−11 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+11 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+5 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
n/a
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The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Norco Optic C9.1 Framekit numbers we have for size S are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementNorco Optic C9.1 Framekit SSpecialized Camber Men's 27.5 MDifference
Reach414425mm+11 mm
Stack601590mm−11 mm
Head tube angle68.568°−0.5°
Seat tube angle75.475°−0.4°
Wheelbase11141119mm+5 mm
BB height332not listed
Head tube length95115mm+20 mm
Effective top tubenot listed583mm
Chainstay lengthnot listed420mm
BB dropnot listed23mm
Standovernot listed728mm
Seat tube lengthnot listed430mm
Fork lengthnot listed522mm

Differences are the Specialized Camber Men's 27.5 minus the Norco Optic C9.1 Framekit. Full charts: 2017 Norco Optic C9.1 Framekit, 2018 Specialized Camber Men's 27.5.

Where each sits in its class

Norco Optic C9.1 FramekitSpecialized 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 C9.1 FramekitSpecialized Camber Men's 27.5Men's 27.5
Forknot listedRockShox Recon RL 27.5
Rear shocknot listedX-Fusion Pro RL
Shifternot listedSRAM GX
Derailleurnot listedSRAM GX
Chainnot listedKMC X-10
Cranksetnot listedSRAM NX
Chainringnot listedSpecialized X-Sync
Bottom bracketnot listedSRAM Power
Tirenot listedSpecialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground Control
Brakenot listedTektro Gemini Comp
Gripsnot listedSpecialized Sip Grip
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Henge Sport

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