2020 Specialized Epic Expert Carbon EVO vs 2022 Cannondale Scalpel Carbon
The M is the Cannondale Scalpel Carbon size closest to your M Specialized Epic Expert Carbon EVO. 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 Cannondale Scalpel Carbon
Compared with the Specialized Epic Expert Carbon EVO in M, the Cannondale Scalpel Carbon in M places the top of the head tube 14 mm lower and 12 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 19 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −14 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +12 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +19 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Epic Expert Carbon EVO, MCannondale Scalpel Carbon, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Expert Carbon EVO M | Cannondale Scalpel Carbon M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 423mm | 435 | +12 mm |
| Stack | 605mm | 591 | −14 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5° | 68 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.8° | 74.5 | +0.7° |
| Chainstay length | 438mm | 436 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1132mm | 1151 | +19 mm |
| BB drop | 32mm | 40 | +8 mm |
| BB height | 340mm | 331 | −9 mm |
| Standover | 777mm | 745 | −32 mm |
| Seat tube length | 434mm | 440 | +6 mm |
| Fork length | 526mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 105mm | 105 | ±0 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 599 | |
| Actual top tube | not listed | 553 |
Differences are the Cannondale Scalpel Carbon minus the Specialized Epic Expert Carbon EVO. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Epic Expert Carbon EVO, 2022 Cannondale Scalpel Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Expert Carbon EVOCannondale Scalpel 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 Expert Carbon EVOExpert Carbon EVO | Cannondale Scalpel CarbonCarbon 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Fox Performance | Lefty Ocho |
| Rear shock | RockShox Brain shock | Fox Float DPS EVOL Performance Elite |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano XT |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano XT |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano XT |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | Shimano XT |
| Crankset | TruVativ Stylo | HollowGram |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | Cannondale PressFit30 |
| Pedals | Specialized PROVIDED BY | Not |
| Tire | Specialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast Trak | not listed |
| Hub | DT Swiss 370 | not listed |
| Rim | Roval Control | HollowGram 25 |
| Brake | SRAM RS | Shimano XT |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | not listed |
| Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Prologo Dimension NDR |
| Frame | not listed | Cannondale Scalpel |
| Grips | not listed | ESI Chunky Silicone |
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