2020 Specialized Epic EVO vs 2018 Cannondale Scalpel SE
The XL (29") is the Cannondale Scalpel SE size closest to your L Specialized Epic 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 EVO in L, the Cannondale Scalpel SE in XL (29") places the top of the head tube 6 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 21 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +6 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +21 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Epic EVO, LCannondale Scalpel SE, XL (29")Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic EVO L | Cannondale Scalpel SE XL (29") | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 446mm | 451 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 619mm | 625 | +6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5° | 68.6 | +0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.8° | 72.1 | −1.7° |
| Chainstay length | 438mm | 436 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1159mm | 1180 | +21 mm |
| BB drop | 32mm | 27 | −5 mm |
| BB height | 340mm | 345 | +5 mm |
| Standover | 782mm | 891 | +109 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470mm | 520 | +50 mm |
| Fork length | 526mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 120mm | 134 | +14 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 653 |
Differences are the Cannondale Scalpel SE minus the Specialized Epic EVO. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Epic EVO, 2018 Cannondale Scalpel SE.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic 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 EVOS-Works EVO | Cannondale Scalpel SESE 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Fox Factory | Lefty 2.0 |
| Rear shock | RockShox Brain shock | Fox Float DPS EVOL SV Performance Elite |
| Shifter | Shimano XTR M9100 | SRAM GX Eagle 12 |
| Derailleur | Shimano XTR M9100 | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano XTR M9100 | SRAM 1275 Eagle |
| Chain | Shimano XTR M9100 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | Race Face Next SL | TruVativ Stylo Eagle |
| Pedals | Specialized PROVIDED BY | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval Control SL | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast Trak | Maxxis Ardent 2.4”/2.25 |
| Brake | Shimano XTR | Shimano XT hydro |
| Seatpost | Fox Transfer | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized S-Works Power | Fabric Scoop |
| Frame | not listed | Cannondale Scalpel-Si |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Cannondale PressFit30 |
| Hub | not listed | Lefty 60 |
| Rim | not listed | Stan's NoTubes NoTubes ZTR |
| Handlebar | not listed | Cannondale C3 |
| Stem | not listed | Cannondale C1 |
| Headset | not listed | Cannondale HeadShok Si |
| Dropper post | not listed | Race Face Turbine dropper |
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