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2015 Norco Range A 7.1 vs 2016 Specialized Enduro 650b

The S is the Specialized Enduro 650b size closest to your S Norco Range A 7.1. 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 650b

Compared with the Norco Range A 7.1 in S, the Specialized Enduro 650b in S places the top of the head tube 3 mm lower and 12 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
−3 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−12 mm
Shorter 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 Range A 7.1 numbers we have for size S are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementNorco Range A 7.1 SSpecialized Enduro 650b SDifference
Reach398386−12 mm
Stack591588−3 mm
Head tube angle66.065.5−0.5°
Seat tube angle73.674.7+1.1°
Wheelbase11221121−1 mm
BB height344351+7 mm
Seat tube length405393−12 mm
Head tube length100110+10 mm
Effective top tubenot listed547
Chainstay lengthnot listed422
BB dropnot listed2
Standovernot listed766
Fork lengthnot listed552

Differences are the Specialized Enduro 650b minus the Norco Range A 7.1. Full charts: 2015 Norco Range A 7.1, 2016 Specialized Enduro 650b.

Where each sits in its class

Norco Range A 7.1Specialized Enduro 650b

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

Each bike is ranked against the other enduro 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 Range A 7.1A 7.1Specialized Enduro 650b650b
ForkRockShox Pike RC solo airRockShox Pike RC
Rear shockFox Float CTD Evolution w/high volume LV sleeveFox Float Performance
ShifterJagwire LEX housingSRAM GX AXS
DerailleurShimano Deore M675 Shadow Plus SGS 10 spSRAM GX AXS
CassetteShimano HG-50 11-36T 10spSRAM XG-1150
ChainSRAM PC 1031 10spKMC X11L
CranksetRace Face Evolve 2x10 36/22TSRAM S1000
TireSchwalbe Hans Damph 650Bx2.35 PerformanceSpecialized Butcher Control, Specialized Purgatory Control
RimSun Ringlé Inferno 27 650B trail/AM rimnot listed
BrakeShimano DeoreSRAM Guide RS
HandlebarNorco 6061 alloy DBnot listed
SeatpostKS E-Ten adjustable post w/remote 30.9Specialized Command Post IRcc
Framenot listedSpecialized Enduro

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