2020 Specialized Epic Hardtail vs 2019 Cannondale F-Si Carbon
The XL (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 XL (29") places the top of the head tube 13 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +13 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +12 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Epic Hardtail, LCannondale F-Si Carbon, XL (29")Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Hardtail L | Cannondale F-Si Carbon XL (29") | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 455mm | 460 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 622mm | 635 | +13 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5° | 69 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.1 | −0.9° |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 427 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1147mm | 1159 | +12 mm |
| BB drop | 63mm | 62 | −1 mm |
| BB height | 309mm | 308 | −1 mm |
| Standover | 816mm | 863 | +47 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470mm | 530 | +60 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 110mm | 126 | +16 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 653 |
Differences are the Cannondale F-Si Carbon minus the Specialized Epic Hardtail. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Epic Hardtail, 2019 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 HardtailHardtail | Cannondale F-Si Carbon5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Judy 29 | RockShox Reba RL |
| Shifter | SRAM SX Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM SX Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM X1000 Eagle | TruVativ Stylo |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | Cannondale PressFit30 |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | Schwalbe Ray Performance 29, Schwalbe Racing Ralph |
| Rim | Specialized Stout XC 29 | WTB STX i23 TCS |
| Brake | Shimano MT501 | Shimano MT500 hydro |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | Cannondale C3 |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Fabric Scoop |
| Frame | not listed | Cannondale F-Si |
| Hub | not listed | Formula 15x110 front, Formula 12x148 rear, HG driver |
| Stem | not listed | Cannondale C3 |
| Grips | not listed | Cannondale Locking Grips |
| Headset | not listed | Integrated |
| Seatpost | not listed | Cannondale C3 |
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