2019 Specialized Epic Expert EVO vs 2018 Cannondale Scalpel SE
The XL (29") is the Cannondale Scalpel SE size closest to your XL Specialized Epic Expert EVO. 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 Scalpel SE
Compared with the Specialized Epic Expert EVO in XL, the Cannondale Scalpel SE in XL (29") places the top of the head tube 13 mm lower and 14 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −13 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −14 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −6 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Epic Expert EVO, XLCannondale Scalpel SE, XL (29")Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Expert EVO XL | Cannondale Scalpel SE XL (29") | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 465mm | 451 | −14 mm |
| Stack | 638mm | 625 | −13 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5° | 68.6 | +0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.8° | 72.1 | −1.7° |
| Effective top tube | 650mm | 653 | +3 mm |
| Chainstay length | 438mm | 436 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1186mm | 1180 | −6 mm |
| BB drop | 32mm | 27 | −5 mm |
| BB height | 340mm | 345 | +5 mm |
| Standover | 804mm | 891 | +87 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520mm | 520 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 526mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 134 | −6 mm |
Differences are the Cannondale Scalpel SE minus the Specialized Epic Expert EVO. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Epic Expert EVO, 2018 Cannondale Scalpel SE.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Expert EVOCannondale Scalpel SE
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 Expert EVOExpert EVO | Cannondale Scalpel SESE 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Fox Performance | Lefty 2.0 |
| Rear shock | RockShox Brain shock | Fox Float DPS EVOL SV Performance Elite |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle 12 |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM 1275 Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | TruVativ Stylo | TruVativ Stylo Eagle |
| Chainring | SRAM Eagle | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | Cannondale PressFit30 |
| Tire | Specialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast Trak | Maxxis Ardent 2.4”/2.25 |
| Rim | Roval Control | Stan's NoTubes NoTubes ZTR |
| Brake | SRAM Level TL | Shimano XT hydro |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | Cannondale C3 |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | not listed |
| Dropper post | X-Fusion Manic | Race Face Turbine dropper |
| Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Comp | Fabric Scoop |
| Frame | not listed | Cannondale Scalpel-Si |
| Hub | not listed | Lefty 60 |
| Stem | not listed | Cannondale C1 |
| Headset | not listed | Cannondale HeadShok Si |
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