2021 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 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, 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 | 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. Full charts: 2021 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 Hardtail | 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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