2021 Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset 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 Frameset in M, the Cannondale F-Si Carbon in L (29") places the top of the head tube 15 mm higher and 10 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 17 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +15 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +10 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +17 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset, MCannondale F-Si Carbon, L (29")Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset M | Cannondale F-Si Carbon L (29") | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 430mm | 440 | +10 mm |
| Stack | 608mm | 623 | +15 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 | 1134 | +17 mm |
| BB drop | 63mm | 62 | −1 mm |
| BB height | 309mm | 308 | −1 mm |
| Standover | 792mm | 828 | +36 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | 480 | +50 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 113 | +18 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 629 |
Differences are the Cannondale F-Si Carbon minus the Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset, 2019 Cannondale F-Si Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Hardtail FramesetCannondale 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 Frameset | Cannondale F-Si CarbonCarbon 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Cannondale F-Si |
| Fork | not listed | Lefty Ocho |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | not listed | TruVativ Stylo |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Cannondale PressFit30 |
| Tire | not listed | Schwalbe Ray 29 |
| Hub | not listed | Lefty 60 |
| Rim | not listed | HollowGram 23 |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM Level TLM |
| Handlebar | not listed | Cannondale C1 |
| Stem | not listed | Cannondale C1 |
| Grips | not listed | Cannondale Locking Grips |
| Seatpost | not listed | Cannondale C1 |
| Saddle | not listed | Fabric Scoop |
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