2020 Norco Optic Carbon Frame vs 2018 Specialized Enduro Elite 27.5
The L is the Specialized Enduro Elite 27.5 size closest to your M Norco Optic Carbon Frame. 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 Enduro Elite 27.5
Compared with the Norco Optic Carbon Frame in M, the Specialized Enduro Elite 27.5 in L places the top of the head tube 7 mm lower and 16 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 29 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −7 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +16 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +29 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Norco Optic Carbon Frame, MSpecialized Enduro Elite 27.5, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Norco Optic Carbon Frame M | Specialized Enduro Elite 27.5 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 450 | 466mm | +16 mm |
| Stack | 620 | 613mm | −7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.0 | 65mm | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.0 | 76 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 605 | 612mm | +7 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 433mm | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1196 | 1225mm | +29 mm |
| BB height | 337 | 342 | +5 mm |
| Standover | 680 | 772mm | +92 mm |
| Seat tube length | 415 | 467mm | +52 mm |
| Head tube length | 110 | 120mm | +10 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 8 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 564mm |
Differences are the Specialized Enduro Elite 27.5 minus the Norco Optic Carbon Frame. Full charts: 2020 Norco Optic Carbon Frame, 2018 Specialized Enduro Elite 27.5.
Where each sits in its class
Norco Optic Carbon FrameSpecialized Enduro Elite 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 Carbon FrameCarbon Frame | Specialized Enduro Elite 27.5Elite 27.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe DH Ultimate | RockShox Monarch Plus |
| Fork | not listed | Öhlins RXF 36 |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM GX |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM GX |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM XG-1150 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X-11 |
| Crankset | not listed | Race Face Aeffect |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Butcher |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 360 |
| Rim | not listed | Roval Traverse 27.5 |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM Code R |
| Grips | not listed | Specialized Sip Grip |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Command Post IRcc |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Henge Comp |
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