2017 Norco Optic C9.2 vs 2018 Specialized Camber Men's 27.5
The XL is the Specialized Camber Men's 27.5 size closest to your L Norco Optic C9.2. 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 Specialized Camber Men's 27.5
Compared with the Norco Optic C9.2 in L, the Specialized Camber Men's 27.5 in XL places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 11 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +11 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +1 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- 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 C9.2 numbers we have for size L are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Norco Optic C9.2 L | Specialized Camber Men's 27.5 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 464 | 475mm | +11 mm |
| Stack | 607 | 608mm | +1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5 | 68° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 75° | +0.5° |
| Wheelbase | 1175 | 1176mm | +1 mm |
| BB height | 332 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 100 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 638mm | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 420mm | |
| BB drop | not listed | 23mm | |
| Standover | not listed | 767mm | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 523mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 522mm |
Differences are the Specialized Camber Men's 27.5 minus the Norco Optic C9.2. Full charts: 2017 Norco Optic C9.2, 2018 Specialized Camber Men's 27.5.
Where each sits in its class
Norco Optic C9.2Specialized Camber Men's 27.5
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 C9.2C9.2 | Specialized Camber Men's 27.5Men's 27.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 34 Float 29 Boost 110x15mm Performance Elite | RockShox Recon RL 27.5 |
| Rear shock | Fox Float DPS Peformance Elite EVOL | X-Fusion Pro RL |
| Shifter | Shimano XT 2sp I spec | SRAM GX |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT long cage 11 speed for 2x11 | SRAM GX |
| Cassette | Shimano 11-40T 11sp (running change to 11-42T) | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano HG-600-11 11sp | KMC X-10 |
| Rim | Race Face AR 24 29 tubeless compatible | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Deore XT | Tektro Gemini Comp |
| Handlebar | Race Face Turbine 760x20mm | not listed |
| Stem | Race Face Turbine Basic 35 | not listed |
| Grips | Norco Lock On Grip | Specialized Sip Grip |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb Stealth | not listed |
| Saddle | SDG Circuit Mtn with chromoly rails | Specialized Henge Sport |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM NX |
| Chainring | not listed | Specialized X-Sync |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM Power |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground Control |
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