2018 Cannondale Scalpel SE vs 2020 Specialized Epic Comp EVO
The L is the Specialized Epic Comp EVO size closest to your XL (29") Cannondale Scalpel SE. 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 Epic Comp EVO
Compared with the Cannondale Scalpel SE in XL (29"), the Specialized Epic Comp EVO in L places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 21 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −21 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Cannondale Scalpel SE, XL (29")Specialized Epic Comp EVO, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Scalpel SE XL (29") | Specialized Epic Comp EVO L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 451 | 446mm | −5 mm |
| Stack | 625 | 624mm | −1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.6 | 68.5° | −0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 72.1 | 73.8° | +1.7° |
| Effective top tube | 653 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 436 | 438mm | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1180 | 1159mm | −21 mm |
| BB drop | 27 | 32mm | +5 mm |
| BB height | 345 | 340mm | −5 mm |
| Standover | 891 | 782mm | −109 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520 | 470mm | −50 mm |
| Head tube length | 134 | 125mm | −9 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 526mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic Comp EVO minus the Cannondale Scalpel SE. Full charts: 2018 Cannondale Scalpel SE, 2020 Specialized Epic Comp EVO.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Scalpel SESpecialized Epic Comp EVO
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 Scalpel SESE 1 | Specialized Epic Comp EVOComp EVO |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Scalpel-Si | not listed |
| Fork | Lefty 2.0 | RockShox Reba RL 29 |
| Rear shock | Fox Float DPS EVOL SV Performance Elite | RockShox Brain shock |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle 12 | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM 1275 Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Crankset | TruVativ Stylo Eagle | TruVativ Stylo |
| Bottom bracket | Cannondale PressFit30 | SRAM DUB |
| Tire | Maxxis Ardent 2.4”/2.25 | Specialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast Trak |
| Hub | Lefty 60 | not listed |
| Rim | Stan's NoTubes NoTubes ZTR | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano XT hydro | SRAM TL |
| Handlebar | Cannondale C3 | Specialized Mini Rise |
| Stem | Cannondale C1 | not listed |
| Headset | Cannondale HeadShok Si | not listed |
| Dropper post | Race Face Turbine dropper | not listed |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop | Specialized Power Sport |
| Pedals | not listed | Specialized PROVIDED BY |
| Seatpost | not listed | X-Fusion Manic |
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