2019 Specialized Epic Hardtail vs 2018 Cannondale F-Si Carbon
The L (29") is the Cannondale F-Si Carbon size closest to your L 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 L, the Cannondale F-Si Carbon in L (29") places the top of the head tube 7 mm lower and 6 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −7 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −6 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −6 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, LCannondale F-Si Carbon, L (29")Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Hardtail L | Cannondale F-Si Carbon L (29") | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 441mm | 435 | −6 mm |
| Stack | 622mm | 615 | −7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.8° | 69.8 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.1 | −0.9° |
| Effective top tube | 623mm | 622 | −1 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 429 | −1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1128mm | 1122 | −6 mm |
| BB drop | 61mm | 62 | +1 mm |
| BB height | 309mm | 308 | −1 mm |
| Standover | 814mm | 806 | −8 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470mm | 485 | +15 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 110mm | 110 | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Cannondale F-Si Carbon minus the Specialized Epic Hardtail. Full charts: 2019 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 HardtailS-Works Hardtail | Cannondale F-Si CarbonCarbon 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID World | Lefty 2.0 |
| Shifter | SRAM XX1 Eagle | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM X01 Eagle | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle | SRAM Eagle 12 |
| Crankset | SRAM XX1 Eagle | TruVativ Stylo |
| Chainring | SRAM Eagle | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | Cannondale PressFit30 |
| Wheelset | Roval Control SL | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | Schwalbe Rocket Ron EVO Snakeskin |
| Brake | SRAM Level Ultimate | SRAM Level TLM, SRAM TLM |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | Cannondale Locking Grips |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Pro | Fabric Scoop |
| Frame | not listed | Cannondale F-Si |
| Hub | not listed | Lefty 60 |
| Rim | not listed | HollowGram 23 |
| 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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