2018 Cannondale F-Si Carbon vs 2019 Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset
The S is the Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset size closest to your S (27.5") Cannondale F-Si Carbon. 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 Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset
Compared with the Cannondale F-Si Carbon in S (27.5"), the Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset in S places the top of the head tube 30 mm higher and 4 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +30 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −4 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +1 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- +0.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Cannondale F-Si Carbon, S (27.5")Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale F-Si Carbon S (27.5") | Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 399 | 395mm | −4 mm |
| Stack | 569 | 599mm | +30 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69 | 69.8° | +0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.3 | 74° | +0.7° |
| Effective top tube | 570 | 568mm | −2 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 430mm | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1072 | 1073mm | +1 mm |
| BB drop | 45 | 61mm | +16 mm |
| BB height | 308 | 309mm | +1 mm |
| Standover | 737 | 760mm | +23 mm |
| Seat tube length | 385 | 400mm | +15 mm |
| Head tube length | 97 | 95mm | −2 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 496mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset minus the Cannondale F-Si Carbon. Full charts: 2018 Cannondale F-Si Carbon, 2019 Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale F-Si CarbonSpecialized Epic Hardtail Frameset
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 | Cannondale F-Si CarbonCarbon 1 | Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale F-Si | not listed |
| Fork | Lefty 2.0 | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM X01 Eagle | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM Eagle 12 | not listed |
| Crankset | TruVativ Stylo | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Cannondale PressFit30 | not listed |
| Tire | Schwalbe Rocket Ron EVO Snakeskin | not listed |
| Hub | Lefty 60 | not listed |
| Rim | HollowGram 23 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Level TLM, SRAM TLM | not listed |
| Handlebar | Cannondale C1 | not listed |
| Stem | Cannondale C1 | not listed |
| Grips | Cannondale Locking Grips | not listed |
| Headset | Cannondale HeadShok Si | not listed |
| Seatpost | Cannondale SAVE | not listed |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop | not listed |
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