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2021 Norco Optic C1 vs 2023 Specialized Stumpjumper Comp

The S5 is the Specialized Stumpjumper Comp size closest to your L Norco Optic C1. 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 Stumpjumper Comp

Compared with the Norco Optic C1 in L, the Specialized Stumpjumper Comp in S5 places the top of the head tube 12 mm higher and 20 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 33 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+12 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+20 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+33 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+7 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2021 Norco Optic C1 (L) and 2023 Specialized Stumpjumper Comp (S5), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Norco Optic C1 is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Stumpjumper Comp is the colored outline on top.J 1235

Norco Optic C1, LSpecialized Stumpjumper Comp, S5Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementNorco Optic C1 LSpecialized Stumpjumper Comp S5Difference
Reach480500mm+20 mm
Stack629641mm+12 mm
Head tube angle65.065°±0.0°
Seat tube angle76.076°±0.0°
Effective top tube637not listed
Chainstay length435442mm+7 mm
Wheelbase12351268mm+33 mm
BB height337333mm−4 mm
Standover698757mm+59 mm
Seat tube length445445mm±0 mm
Head tube length120130mm+10 mm
BB dropnot listed42mm
Fork lengthnot listed550mm

Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper Comp minus the Norco Optic C1. Full charts: 2021 Norco Optic C1, 2023 Specialized Stumpjumper Comp.

Where each sits in its class

Norco Optic C1Specialized Stumpjumper Comp

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 C1C1Specialized Stumpjumper CompComp
ForkFox 36 Grip2 FLOAT Performance EliteFox FLOAT 34 Factory
Rear shockFox Float DPX2 Performance EliteFox Float DPS Performance
ShifterShimano XTR M9100 I-SpecSRAM GX
DerailleurShimano XTR M9100SRAM GX Eagle
CassetteShimano XTR M9100SRAM GX Eagle
ChainShimano XTR M9100SRAM NX Eagle
Cranksete*thirteen TRS Race CarbonSRAM X1 Eagle
BrakeShimano XTRSRAM G2 RS
RotorShimano XTR MT900 FreezaSRAM G2
Dropper postX-Fusion Manic Droppernot listed
Saddlefizik Alpaca TerraSpecialized Bridge
Framenot listedSpecialized FACT 11m
Chainringnot listedSRAM X1 Eagle
Bottom bracketnot listedSRAM DUB
Wheelsetnot listedSpecialized 29 Alloy
Tirenot listedSpecialized Butcher, Specialized Purgatory
Handlebarnot listedSpecialized alloy
Stemnot listedSpecialized Alloy Trail
Seatpostnot listedX-Fusion Manic

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