2020 Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert vs 2019 Cannondale F-Si Carbon
The XL (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 XL (29") places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 20 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 18 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −20 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −18 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert, XLCannondale F-Si Carbon, XL (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 XL (29") | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 480mm | 460 | −20 mm |
| Stack | 636mm | 635 | −1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5° | 69 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.1 | −0.9° |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 427 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1177mm | 1159 | −18 mm |
| BB drop | 63mm | 62 | −1 mm |
| BB height | 309mm | 308 | −1 mm |
| Standover | 847mm | 863 | +16 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520mm | 530 | +10 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 125mm | 126 | +1 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 653 |
Differences are the Cannondale F-Si Carbon minus the Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert, 2019 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 Expert | Cannondale F-Si Carbon5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Cannondale F-Si |
| Fork | not listed | RockShox Reba RL |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | not listed | TruVativ Stylo |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Cannondale PressFit30 |
| Tire | not listed | Schwalbe Ray Performance 29, Schwalbe Racing Ralph |
| Hub | not listed | Formula 15x110 front, Formula 12x148 rear, HG driver |
| Rim | not listed | WTB STX i23 TCS |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano MT500 hydro |
| Handlebar | not listed | Cannondale C3 |
| Stem | not listed | Cannondale C3 |
| Grips | not listed | Cannondale Locking Grips |
| Headset | not listed | Integrated |
| Seatpost | not listed | Cannondale C3 |
| Saddle | not listed | Fabric Scoop |
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