2021 Norco Optic C Frame Kit vs 2019 Specialized Enduro Elite 27.5
The S is the Specialized Enduro Elite 27.5 size closest to your S Norco Optic C Frame Kit. 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 C Frame Kit in S, the Specialized Enduro Elite 27.5 in S places the top of the head tube 21 mm lower and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 14 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −21 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +3 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +14 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +8 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Norco Optic C Frame Kit, SSpecialized Enduro Elite 27.5, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Norco Optic C Frame Kit S | Specialized Enduro Elite 27.5 S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 420 | 423mm | +3 mm |
| Stack | 611 | 590mm | −21 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.0 | 65mm | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.0 | 76.9° | +0.9° |
| Effective top tube | 572 | 560mm | −12 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 433mm | +8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1157 | 1171mm | +14 mm |
| BB height | 337 | 342.5mm | +6 mm |
| Standover | 664 | 749mm | +85 mm |
| Seat tube length | 395 | 396mm | +1 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 95mm | −5 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 8.5mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 564mm |
Differences are the Specialized Enduro Elite 27.5 minus the Norco Optic C Frame Kit. Full charts: 2021 Norco Optic C Frame Kit, 2019 Specialized Enduro Elite 27.5.
Where each sits in its class
Norco Optic C Frame KitSpecialized 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 C Frame KitC Frame Kit | Specialized Enduro Elite 27.5Elite 27.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe DH Custom RC Ultimate | Fox Float DPX2 Performance |
| Fork | not listed | Fox 36 Rhythm |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM Descendant |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Butcher |
| 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 Phenom Comp |
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