2021 Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp vs 2019 Cannondale F-Si Carbon
The Cannondale F-Si Carbon size closest to your M is the M (29"). Compare the M (29") instead
What changes on the Cannondale F-Si Carbon
Compared with the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp in M, the Cannondale F-Si Carbon in XL (29") places the top of the head tube 27 mm higher and 30 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 42 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +27 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +30 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +42 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp, MCannondale F-Si Carbon, XL (29")Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp M | Cannondale F-Si Carbon XL (29") | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 430mm | 460 | +30 mm |
| Stack | 608mm | 635 | +27 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5° | 69 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.1 | −0.9° |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 427 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1117mm | 1159 | +42 mm |
| BB drop | 63mm | 62 | −1 mm |
| BB height | 309mm | 308 | −1 mm |
| Standover | 792mm | 863 | +71 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | 530 | +100 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 126 | +31 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 653 |
Differences are the Cannondale F-Si Carbon minus the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp, 2019 Cannondale F-Si Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Hardtail CompCannondale 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 CompHardtail Comp | Cannondale F-Si CarbonCarbon 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL | Lefty Ocho |
| Shifter | Shimano SLX | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Derailleur | Shimano SLX M7100 | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Chain | Shimano SLX | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | Shimano SLX M7100 | TruVativ Stylo |
| Hub | Shimano MT400-B, Shimano MT510-B | Lefty 60 |
| Brake | Shimano SLX M7100 | SRAM Level TLM |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | Cannondale C1 |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Fabric Scoop |
| Frame | not listed | Cannondale F-Si |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Cannondale PressFit30 |
| Tire | not listed | Schwalbe Ray 29 |
| Rim | not listed | HollowGram 23 |
| Stem | not listed | Cannondale C1 |
| Grips | not listed | Cannondale Locking Grips |
| Seatpost | not listed | Cannondale C1 |
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