2022 Cannondale Scalpel Carbon vs 2023 Specialized Epic EVO Comp
The L is the Specialized Epic EVO Comp size closest to your XL Cannondale Scalpel 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 EVO Comp
Compared with the Cannondale Scalpel Carbon in XL, the Specialized Epic EVO Comp in L places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 15 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −15 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −5 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Cannondale Scalpel Carbon, XLSpecialized Epic EVO Comp, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Scalpel Carbon XL | Specialized Epic EVO Comp L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 475 | 460mm | −15 mm |
| Stack | 610 | 611mm | +1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68 | 66.5° | −1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 74.5° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 644 | not listed | |
| Actual top tube | 603 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 436 | 438mm | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1199 | 1194mm | −5 mm |
| BB drop | 40 | 36mm | −4 mm |
| BB height | 331 | 336mm | +5 mm |
| Standover | 748 | 793mm | +45 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520 | 470mm | −50 mm |
| Head tube length | 125 | 115mm | −10 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 530mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic EVO Comp minus the Cannondale Scalpel Carbon. Full charts: 2022 Cannondale Scalpel Carbon, 2023 Specialized Epic EVO Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Scalpel CarbonSpecialized Epic EVO Comp
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 Scalpel CarbonCarbon 2 | Specialized Epic EVO CompEVO Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Scalpel | not listed |
| Fork | Lefty Ocho | RockShox SID Select |
| Rear shock | Fox Float DPS EVOL Performance Elite | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | Shimano XT | SRAM GX |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano XT | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | Shimano XT | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | HollowGram | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Cannondale PressFit30 | SRAM DUB |
| Pedals | Not | not listed |
| Rim | HollowGram 25 | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano XT | SRAM G2 RS |
| Grips | ESI Chunky Silicone | not listed |
| Saddle | Prologo Dimension NDR | Specialized Power Sport |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Ground Control |
| Seatpost | not listed | X-Fusion Manic |
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