2021 Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert vs 2019 Cannondale F-Si Carbon
The XL (29") is the Cannondale F-Si Carbon size closest to your L 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 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 11 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +13 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +11 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert, LCannondale F-Si Carbon, XL (29")Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert 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 | 1148mm | 1159 | +11 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 Expert. Full charts: 2021 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 ExpertHardtail Expert | Cannondale F-Si CarbonCarbon 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID SL BRAIN | Lefty Ocho |
| Shifter | SRAM X01 | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM X1 Eagle | TruVativ Stylo |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | Cannondale PressFit30 |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | Schwalbe Ray 29 |
| Hub | DT Swiss 350 | Lefty 60 |
| Rim | Roval Control | HollowGram 23 |
| Brake | SRAM TL | SRAM Level TLM |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | Cannondale C1 |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Fabric Scoop |
| Frame | not listed | Cannondale F-Si |
| Stem | not listed | Cannondale C1 |
| Grips | not listed | Cannondale Locking Grips |
| Seatpost | not listed | Cannondale C1 |
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