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2019 Cannondale Scalpel SE vs 2021 Specialized Rockhopper Comp

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 Rockhopper Comp

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
+4 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

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

Geometry side by side

MeasurementCannondale Scalpel SE XL (29")Specialized Rockhopper Comp MDifference
Reachnot listed425
Stacknot listed616
Head tube angle68.568.5±0.0°
Seat tube angle7273.5+1.5°
Effective top tube653not listed
Chainstay length436440+4 mm
Wheelbasenot listed1124
BB drop27not listed
BB height345not listed
Seat tube length520400mm−120 mm
Head tube length13495mm−39 mm
Standovernot listed754mm
Fork lengthnot listed515mm

Differences are the Specialized Rockhopper Comp minus the Cannondale Scalpel SE. Full charts: 2019 Cannondale Scalpel SE, 2021 Specialized Rockhopper Comp.

Where each sits in its class

Cannondale Scalpel SESpecialized Rockhopper Comp

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 Rockhopper Comp
FrameCannondale Scalpel SEnot listed
ForkFox Float 34 Stepcast Performancenot listed
Rear shockFox Float DPS EVOL Performancenot listed
ShifterSRAM NX Eaglenot listed
DerailleurSRAM GX Eaglenot listed
CassetteSRAM NX Eaglenot listed
ChainSRAM NX Eaglenot listed
CranksetTruVativ Stylonot listed
Bottom bracketCannondale PressFit30not listed
TireMaxxis Ardentnot listed
RimStan’s NoTubesnot listed
BrakeSRAM Guide Tnot listed
HandlebarCannondale C3not listed
StemCannondale C3not listed
GripsCannondale Locking Gripsnot listed
HeadsetTange 1.5not listed
Dropper postCannondale DownLow Dropper Postnot listed
SaddleFabric Scoopnot listed

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