2019 Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert vs 2018 Cannondale F-Si Carbon
The L (29") is the Cannondale F-Si Carbon size closest to your XL Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert. 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 Expert in XL, the Cannondale F-Si Carbon in L (29") places the top of the head tube 22 mm lower and 27 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 32 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −22 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −27 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −32 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert, XLCannondale F-Si Carbon, L (29")Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert XL | Cannondale F-Si Carbon L (29") | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 462mm | 435 | −27 mm |
| Stack | 637mm | 615 | −22 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.8° | 69.8 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.1 | −0.9° |
| Effective top tube | 649mm | 622 | −27 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 429 | −1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1154mm | 1122 | −32 mm |
| BB drop | 61mm | 62 | +1 mm |
| BB height | 309mm | 308 | −1 mm |
| Standover | 845mm | 806 | −39 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520mm | 485 | −35 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 125mm | 110 | −15 mm |
Differences are the Cannondale F-Si Carbon minus the Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert, 2018 Cannondale F-Si Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Hardtail ExpertCannondale 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 ExpertHardtail Expert | Cannondale F-Si CarbonCarbon 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID 29 | Lefty 2.0 |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM Eagle 12 |
| Crankset | TruVativ Stylo | TruVativ Stylo |
| Chainring | SRAM Eagle | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | Cannondale PressFit30 |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | Schwalbe Rocket Ron EVO Snakeskin |
| Rim | Roval Control | HollowGram 23 |
| Brake | SRAM Level TL | SRAM Level TLM, SRAM TLM |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | Cannondale C1 |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | Cannondale Locking Grips |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Comp | Fabric Scoop |
| Frame | not listed | Cannondale F-Si |
| 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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