2018 Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail Comp vs 2018 Cannondale F-Si Carbon
The M (29") is the Cannondale F-Si Carbon size closest to your M Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail Comp. 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 Men's Hardtail Comp in M, the Cannondale F-Si Carbon in M (29") places the top of the head tube 5 mm lower and 4 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −5 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −4 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −2 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- −0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail Comp, MCannondale F-Si Carbon, M (29")Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail Comp M | Cannondale F-Si Carbon M (29") | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 418mm | 414 | −4 mm |
| Stack | 608mm | 603 | −5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.8° | 69.7 | −0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.2 | −0.8° |
| Effective top tube | 595mm | 596 | +1 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 429 | −1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1099mm | 1097 | −2 mm |
| BB drop | 61mm | 62 | +1 mm |
| BB height | 309mm | 308 | −1 mm |
| Standover | 790mm | 777 | −13 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | 435 | +5 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 97 | +2 mm |
Differences are the Cannondale F-Si Carbon minus the Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail Comp. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail Comp, 2018 Cannondale F-Si Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail CompCannondale 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 Men's Hardtail CompMen's Hardtail Comp | Cannondale F-Si CarbonCarbon 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL 29 | Lefty 2.0 |
| Shifter | SRAM GX | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1150 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X-11 | SRAM Eagle 12 |
| Crankset | Race Face Aeffect | TruVativ Stylo |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | Schwalbe Rocket Ron EVO Snakeskin |
| Rim | Roval Control 29 | HollowGram 23 |
| Brake | SRAM Level TL | SRAM Level TLM, SRAM TLM |
| 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 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Cannondale C1 |
| Stem | not listed | Cannondale C1 |
| Headset | not listed | Cannondale HeadShok Si |
| Seatpost | not listed | Cannondale SAVE |
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