2018 Cannondale F-Si Team vs 2019 Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset
The Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset size closest to your M (29") is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset
Compared with the Cannondale F-Si Team in M (29"), the Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset in L places the top of the head tube 19 mm higher and 27 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 31 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +19 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +27 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +31 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Cannondale F-Si Team, M (29")Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale F-Si Team M (29") | Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 414 | 441mm | +27 mm |
| Stack | 603 | 622mm | +19 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.7 | 69.8° | +0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.2 | 74° | +0.8° |
| Effective top tube | 596 | 623mm | +27 mm |
| Chainstay length | 429 | 430mm | +1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1097 | 1128mm | +31 mm |
| BB drop | 62 | 61mm | −1 mm |
| BB height | 308 | 309mm | +1 mm |
| Standover | 777 | 814mm | +37 mm |
| Seat tube length | 435 | 470mm | +35 mm |
| Head tube length | 97 | 110mm | +13 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 506mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset minus the Cannondale F-Si Team. Full charts: 2018 Cannondale F-Si Team, 2019 Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale F-Si TeamSpecialized Epic Hardtail Frameset
Each bike is ranked against the other XC 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 | Cannondale F-Si TeamTeam | Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale F-Si | not listed |
| Fork | Lefty 2.0 | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM XX1 Eagle | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM PC-X01 Eagle | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM XX1 Eagle | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Cannondale PressFit30 | not listed |
| Tire | Schwalbe Rocket Ron EVO Snakeskin | not listed |
| Hub | Lefty 60 | not listed |
| Rim | ENVE M50 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Level Ultimate | not listed |
| Handlebar | FSA K-Force | not listed |
| Stem | Cannondale C1 | not listed |
| Grips | Cannondale Locking Grips | not listed |
| Headset | Cannondale HeadShok Si | not listed |
| Seatpost | Cannondale SAVE2 | not listed |
| Saddle | Prologo Zero II TiRox | not listed |
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