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2019 Cannondale Scalpel SE vs 2020 Specialized Epic Comp EVO

We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.

What changes on the Specialized Epic Comp EVO

Frame stack
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Frame reach
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Wheelbase
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+2 mm
About the same

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Cannondale Scalpel SE numbers we have for size L (29") are missing the reach, stack and wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementCannondale Scalpel SE L (29")Specialized Epic Comp EVO MDifference
Reachnot listed423mm
Stacknot listed610mm
Head tube angle68.568.5°±0.0°
Seat tube angle7273.8°+1.8°
Effective top tube627not listed
Chainstay length436438mm+2 mm
Wheelbasenot listed1132mm
BB drop2732mm+5 mm
BB height345340mm−5 mm
Seat tube length480434mm−46 mm
Head tube length122110mm−12 mm
Standovernot listed777mm
Fork lengthnot listed526mm

Differences are the Specialized Epic Comp EVO minus the Cannondale Scalpel SE. Full charts: 2019 Cannondale Scalpel SE, 2020 Specialized Epic Comp EVO.

Where each sits in its class

Cannondale Scalpel SESpecialized Epic Comp EVO

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartCannondale Scalpel SESESpecialized Epic Comp EVOComp EVO
FrameCannondale Scalpel SEnot listed
ForkFox Float 34 Stepcast PerformanceRockShox Reba RL 29
Rear shockFox Float DPS EVOL PerformanceRockShox Brain shock
ShifterSRAM NX EagleSRAM NX Eagle
DerailleurSRAM GX EagleSRAM NX Eagle
CassetteSRAM NX EagleSRAM NX Eagle
ChainSRAM NX EagleSRAM SX Eagle
CranksetTruVativ StyloTruVativ Stylo
Bottom bracketCannondale PressFit30SRAM DUB
TireMaxxis ArdentSpecialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast Trak
RimStan’s NoTubesnot listed
BrakeSRAM Guide TSRAM TL
HandlebarCannondale C3Specialized Mini Rise
StemCannondale C3not listed
GripsCannondale Locking Gripsnot listed
HeadsetTange 1.5not listed
Dropper postCannondale DownLow Dropper Postnot listed
SaddleFabric ScoopSpecialized Power Sport
Pedalsnot listedSpecialized PROVIDED BY
Seatpostnot listedX-Fusion Manic

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