2020 Specialized Epic Expert Carbon EVO vs 2018 Cannondale Scalpel SE
The L (29") is the Cannondale Scalpel SE size closest to your M Specialized Epic Expert Carbon 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 Carbon EVO in M, the Cannondale Scalpel SE in L (29") places the top of the head tube 9 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 22 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +9 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +22 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Epic Expert Carbon EVO, MCannondale Scalpel SE, L (29")Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Expert Carbon EVO M | Cannondale Scalpel SE L (29") | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 423mm | 428 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 605mm | 614 | +9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5° | 68.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.8° | 72 | −1.8° |
| Chainstay length | 438mm | 436 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1132mm | 1154 | +22 mm |
| BB drop | 32mm | 27 | −5 mm |
| BB height | 340mm | 345 | +5 mm |
| Standover | 777mm | 863 | +86 mm |
| Seat tube length | 434mm | 480 | +46 mm |
| Fork length | 526mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 105mm | 122 | +17 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 627 |
Differences are the Cannondale Scalpel SE minus the Specialized Epic Expert Carbon EVO. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Epic Expert Carbon EVO, 2018 Cannondale Scalpel SE.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Expert Carbon 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 Carbon EVOExpert Carbon 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 NX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | TruVativ Stylo | TruVativ Stylo Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | Cannondale PressFit30 |
| Pedals | Specialized PROVIDED BY | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast Trak | Maxxis Ardent 2.4”/2.25 |
| Hub | DT Swiss 370 | Lefty 60 |
| Rim | Roval Control | Stan's NoTubes NoTubes ZTR |
| Brake | SRAM RS | Shimano XT hydro |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | Cannondale C3 |
| Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Fabric Scoop |
| Frame | not listed | Cannondale Scalpel-Si |
| Stem | not listed | Cannondale C1 |
| Headset | not listed | Cannondale HeadShok Si |
| Dropper post | not listed | Race Face Turbine dropper |
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