2018 Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail vs 2018 Cannondale F-Si Carbon
The Cannondale F-Si Carbon size closest to your M is the M (29"). Compare the M (29") instead
What changes on the Cannondale F-Si Carbon
Compared with the Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail in M, the Cannondale F-Si Carbon in S (27.5") places the top of the head tube 39 mm lower and 19 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 27 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −39 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −19 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −27 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.8°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail, MCannondale F-Si Carbon, S (27.5")Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail M | Cannondale F-Si Carbon S (27.5") | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 418mm | 399 | −19 mm |
| Stack | 608mm | 569 | −39 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.8° | 69 | −0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.3 | −0.7° |
| Effective top tube | 595mm | 570 | −25 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 425 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1099mm | 1072 | −27 mm |
| BB drop | 61mm | 45 | −16 mm |
| BB height | 309mm | 308 | −1 mm |
| Standover | 790mm | 737 | −53 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | 385 | −45 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. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail, 2018 Cannondale F-Si Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Men's 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 Men's Hardtail | 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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