2018 Cannondale Scalpel SE vs 2020 Specialized Epic Comp EVO
The Specialized Epic Comp EVO size closest to your M (29") is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Specialized Epic Comp EVO
Compared with the Cannondale Scalpel SE in M (29"), the Specialized Epic Comp EVO in XL places the top of the head tube 36 mm higher and 57 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 57 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +36 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +57 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +57 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Cannondale Scalpel SE, M (29")Specialized Epic Comp EVO, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Scalpel SE M (29") | Specialized Epic Comp EVO XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 408 | 465mm | +57 mm |
| Stack | 602 | 638mm | +36 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5 | 68.5° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 72 | 73.8° | +1.8° |
| Effective top tube | 604 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 436 | 438mm | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1129 | 1186mm | +57 mm |
| BB drop | 27 | 32mm | +5 mm |
| BB height | 345 | 340mm | −5 mm |
| Standover | 835 | 804mm | −31 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440 | 520mm | +80 mm |
| Head tube length | 110 | 140mm | +30 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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