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2018 Cannondale Scalpel SE vs 2020 Specialized Epic Comp EVO

We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.

What changes on the Specialized Epic Comp EVO

Frame stack
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Frame reach
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Wheelbase
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Head angle
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Chainstays
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The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Cannondale Scalpel SE numbers we have for size S (27.5") are missing the reach, stack, head angle, seat angle, chainstay length and wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementCannondale Scalpel SE S (27.5")Specialized Epic Comp EVO MDifference
Reachnot listed423mm
Stacknot listed610mm
Head tube anglenot listed68.5°
Seat tube anglenot listed73.8°
Effective top tubenot listednot listed
Chainstay lengthnot listed438mm
Wheelbasenot listed1132mm
BB dropnot listed32mm
BB heightnot listed340mm
Standovernot listed777mm
Seat tube length400434mm+34 mm
Head tube lengthnot listed110mm
Fork lengthnot listed526mm

Differences are the Specialized Epic Comp EVO minus the Cannondale Scalpel SE. Full charts: 2018 Cannondale Scalpel SE, 2020 Specialized Epic Comp EVO.

Where each sits in its class

Cannondale Scalpel SESpecialized Epic Comp EVO

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartCannondale Scalpel SESE 1Specialized Epic Comp EVOComp EVO
FrameCannondale Scalpel-Sinot listed
ForkLefty 2.0RockShox Reba RL 29
Rear shockFox Float DPS EVOL SV Performance EliteRockShox Brain shock
ShifterSRAM GX Eagle 12SRAM NX Eagle
DerailleurSRAM X01 EagleSRAM NX Eagle
CassetteSRAM 1275 EagleSRAM NX Eagle
ChainSRAM GX EagleSRAM SX Eagle
CranksetTruVativ Stylo EagleTruVativ Stylo
Bottom bracketCannondale PressFit30SRAM DUB
TireMaxxis Ardent 2.4”/2.25Specialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast Trak
HubLefty 60not listed
RimStan's NoTubes NoTubes ZTRnot listed
BrakeShimano XT hydroSRAM TL
HandlebarCannondale C3Specialized Mini Rise
StemCannondale C1not listed
HeadsetCannondale HeadShok Sinot listed
Dropper postRace Face Turbine droppernot listed
SaddleFabric ScoopSpecialized Power Sport
Pedalsnot listedSpecialized PROVIDED BY
Seatpostnot listedX-Fusion Manic

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