2017 Specialized Epic Hardtail Alloy 29 vs 2018 Cannondale F-Si Carbon
The S (27.5") is the Cannondale F-Si Carbon size closest to your S Specialized Epic Hardtail Alloy 29. 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 Cannondale F-Si Carbon
Compared with the Specialized Epic Hardtail Alloy 29 in S, the Cannondale F-Si Carbon in S (27.5") places the top of the head tube 23 mm lower and 9 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 25 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −23 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +9 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +25 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −2.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Epic Hardtail Alloy 29, SCannondale F-Si Carbon, S (27.5")Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Hardtail Alloy 29 S | Cannondale F-Si Carbon S (27.5") | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 390mm | 399 | +9 mm |
| Stack | 592mm | 569 | −23 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71° | 69 | −2.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73.3 | −0.2° |
| Effective top tube | 565mm | 570 | +5 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 425 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1047mm | 1072 | +25 mm |
| BB drop | 61mm | 45 | −16 mm |
| BB height | 310mm | 308 | −2 mm |
| Standover | 760mm | 737 | −23 mm |
| Seat tube length | 394mm | 385 | −9 mm |
| Fork length | 486mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 90mm | 97 | +7 mm |
Differences are the Cannondale F-Si Carbon minus the Specialized Epic Hardtail Alloy 29. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Epic Hardtail Alloy 29, 2018 Cannondale F-Si Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Hardtail Alloy 29Cannondale F-Si Carbon
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 | Specialized Epic Hardtail Alloy 29 | Cannondale F-Si CarbonCarbon 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Cannondale F-Si |
| Fork | not listed | Lefty 2.0 |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM Eagle 12 |
| Crankset | not listed | TruVativ Stylo |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Cannondale PressFit30 |
| Tire | not listed | Schwalbe Rocket Ron EVO Snakeskin |
| Hub | not listed | Lefty 60 |
| Rim | not listed | HollowGram 23 |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM Level TLM, SRAM TLM |
| Handlebar | not listed | Cannondale C1 |
| Stem | not listed | Cannondale C1 |
| Grips | not listed | Cannondale Locking Grips |
| Headset | not listed | Cannondale HeadShok Si |
| Seatpost | not listed | Cannondale SAVE |
| Saddle | not listed | Fabric Scoop |
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