2017 Norco Optic C9.3 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 C9.3. 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 C9.3 in XL, the Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29 in XL places the top of the head tube 5 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −5 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +8 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.8°
- 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 C9.3 numbers we have for size XL are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Norco Optic C9.3 XL | Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 486 | 487 | +1 mm |
| Stack | 617 | 612 | −5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5 | 67.7° | −0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.1 | 74.7° | +0.6° |
| Wheelbase | 1206 | 1214 | +8 mm |
| BB height | 332 | 344 | +12 mm |
| Head tube length | 112 | 110 | −2 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 C9.3. Full charts: 2017 Norco Optic C9.3, 2019 Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29.
Where each sits in its class
Norco Optic C9.3Trek 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 C9.3C9.3 | Trek Fuel EX 9.9 299.9 29 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Revelation RL 100x15mm | Fox 34 FLOAT Factory |
| Rear shock | Fox Float DPS Performane EVOL | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM GX1 11sp | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX1 | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM XG 1150 10-42T | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM PC 1130 11sp | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM FC S-1000 32T | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Tire | Schwalbe Nobby Nic 29x2.35 DC front and rear | Bontrager XR4 Team Issue |
| Rim | Alex Rims DP 23 29 I23 tubeless compatible | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Level T | Shimano XT M8020 4-piston |
| Handlebar | Norco 6061 DB alloy 760mmx25mm | Bontrager Line |
| Grips | Norco Lock On Grip | not listed |
| Seatpost | KS E-Ten Integra adj post w / remote stealth | Bontrager Line |
| Saddle | SDG Circuit Mtn with steel rails | Bontrager Arvada |
| Frame | not listed | Trek OCLV |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | not listed | Bontrager Line |
| Stem | not listed | Bontrager Line |
| Headset | not listed | Trek Knock Block |
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