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2017 Norco Range C9.1 Framekit vs 2017 Specialized Enduro 650b Frameset

The Specialized Enduro 650b Frameset size closest to your L is the XL. Compare the XL instead

What changes on the Specialized Enduro 650b Frameset

Compared with the Norco Range C9.1 Framekit in L, the Specialized Enduro 650b Frameset in M places the top of the head tube 28 mm lower and 31 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 42 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−28 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−31 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−42 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
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 C9.1 Framekit numbers we have for size L are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementNorco Range C9.1 Framekit LSpecialized Enduro 650b Frameset MDifference
Reach461430mm−31 mm
Stack618590mm−28 mm
Head tube angle65.565.5°±0.0°
Seat tube angle74.176°+1.9°
Wheelbase12171175mm−42 mm
BB height340not listed
Head tube length94100mm+6 mm
Effective top tubenot listed576mm
Chainstay lengthnot listed425mm
BB dropnot listed10.5mm
Standovernot listed771mm
Seat tube lengthnot listed430mm
Fork lengthnot listed559mm

Differences are the Specialized Enduro 650b Frameset minus the Norco Range C9.1 Framekit. Full charts: 2017 Norco Range C9.1 Framekit, 2017 Specialized Enduro 650b Frameset.

Where each sits in its class

Norco Range C9.1 FramekitSpecialized Enduro 650b Frameset

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 C9.1 FramekitSpecialized Enduro 650b FramesetS-Works 650b Frameset
Rear shocknot listedÖhlins STX

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