2021 Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro, MCannondale F-Si Carbon, XL (29")Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro 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 Pro. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro, 2019 Cannondale F-Si Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Hardtail ProCannondale 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 ProHardtail Pro | Cannondale F-Si CarbonCarbon 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID SL BRAIN | Lefty Ocho |
| Shifter | SRAM AXS Eagle Controller | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle AXS | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM X01 Eagle | not listed |
| Chain | Specialized SRAX X01 Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM X1 | 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 TLM | SRAM Level TLM |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Expert | Fabric Scoop |
| Frame | not listed | Cannondale F-Si |
| Handlebar | not listed | Cannondale C1 |
| Stem | not listed | Cannondale C1 |
| Grips | not listed | Cannondale Locking Grips |
| Seatpost | not listed | Cannondale C1 |
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