2017 Specialized Epic Hardtail vs 2018 Cannondale F-Si Carbon
The L (29") is the Cannondale F-Si Carbon size closest to your XL Specialized Epic Hardtail. 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 in XL, the Cannondale F-Si Carbon in L (29") places the top of the head tube 24 mm lower and 23 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −24 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −23 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −9 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.2°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Epic Hardtail, XLCannondale F-Si Carbon, L (29")Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Hardtail XL | Cannondale F-Si Carbon L (29") | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 458mm | 435 | −23 mm |
| Stack | 639mm | 615 | −24 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71° | 69.8 | −1.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73.1 | −0.4° |
| Effective top tube | 643mm | 622 | −21 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 429 | −1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1131mm | 1122 | −9 mm |
| BB drop | 61mm | 62 | +1 mm |
| BB height | 310mm | 308 | −2 mm |
| Standover | 849mm | 806 | −43 mm |
| Seat tube length | 505mm | 485 | −20 mm |
| Fork length | 496mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 130mm | 110 | −20 mm |
Differences are the Cannondale F-Si Carbon minus the Specialized Epic Hardtail. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Epic Hardtail, 2018 Cannondale F-Si Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic HardtailCannondale 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 HardtailHardtail | Cannondale F-Si CarbonCarbon 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL | Lefty 2.0 |
| Shifter | Shimano SLX M7000 | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Derailleur | Shimano SLX M7025, Shimano XT M8000 | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1130 | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1110 | SRAM Eagle 12 |
| Crankset | Race Face Aeffect | TruVativ Stylo |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | Schwalbe Rocket Ron EVO Snakeskin |
| Rim | Specialized Stout | HollowGram 23 |
| Brake | Shimano Deore M506 | SRAM Level TLM, SRAM TLM |
| Handlebar | Specialized Stout XC | Cannondale C1 |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | Cannondale Locking Grips |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Comp | Fabric Scoop |
| Frame | not listed | Cannondale F-Si |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Cannondale PressFit30 |
| Hub | not listed | Lefty 60 |
| Stem | not listed | Cannondale C1 |
| Headset | not listed | Cannondale HeadShok Si |
| Seatpost | not listed | Cannondale SAVE |
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