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 S (29") places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and 30 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 31 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −6 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −30 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −31 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro, MCannondale F-Si Carbon, S (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 S (29") | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 430mm | 400 | −30 mm |
| Stack | 608mm | 602 | −6 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 | 1086 | −31 mm |
| BB drop | 63mm | 62 | −1 mm |
| BB height | 309mm | 308 | −1 mm |
| Standover | 792mm | 755 | −37 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | 330 | −100 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 90 | −5 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 583 |
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 Carbon5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID SL BRAIN | RockShox Reba RL |
| Shifter | SRAM AXS Eagle Controller | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle AXS | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM X01 Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Chain | Specialized SRAX X01 Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM X1 | TruVativ Stylo |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | Cannondale PressFit30 |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | Schwalbe Ray Performance 29, Schwalbe Racing Ralph |
| Hub | DT Swiss 350 | Formula 15x110 front, Formula 12x148 rear, HG driver |
| Rim | Roval Control | WTB STX i23 TCS |
| Brake | SRAM TLM | Shimano MT500 hydro |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Expert | Fabric Scoop |
| Frame | not listed | Cannondale F-Si |
| 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 |
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