2020 Specialized Epic Hardtail vs 2022 Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD
The SM (29") is the Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD size closest to your XS Specialized Epic Hardtail. 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 F-Si Hi-MOD
Compared with the Specialized Epic Hardtail in XS, the Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD in SM (29") places the top of the head tube 8 mm higher and 15 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 23 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +8 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +15 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +23 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Epic Hardtail, XSCannondale F-Si Hi-MOD, SM (29")Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Hardtail XS | Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD SM (29") | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 385mm | 400 | +15 mm |
| Stack | 594mm | 602 | +8 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5° | 69.0 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.1 | −0.9° |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 427 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1063mm | 1086 | +23 mm |
| BB drop | 63mm | 62 | −1 mm |
| BB height | 309mm | 308 | −1 mm |
| Standover | 732mm | 755 | +23 mm |
| Seat tube length | 367mm | 380 | +13 mm |
| Fork length | 486mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 90 | −5 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 583 |
Differences are the Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD minus the Specialized Epic Hardtail. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Epic Hardtail, 2022 Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic HardtailCannondale F-Si Hi-MOD
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 HardtailHardtail | Cannondale F-Si Hi-MODHi-MOD 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Judy 29 | Cannondale Ocho |
| Shifter | SRAM SX Eagle | Shimano XTR M9250 |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle | Shimano XTR |
| Cassette | SRAM SX Eagle | Shimano XT |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle | Shimano XT |
| Crankset | SRAM X1000 Eagle | Cannondale HollowGram |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | Schwalbe Racing Ray EVO, Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO |
| Rim | Specialized Stout XC 29 | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT501 | Shimano XTR Hydraulic Disc |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | Cannondale 1 Flat |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Prologo Dimension NDR |
| Frame | not listed | Cannondale F-Si |
| Chainring | not listed | Cannondale OPI SpideRing |
| Wheelset | not listed | Cannondale HollowGram 25 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT86 |
| Stem | not listed | Cannondale 1 |
| Grips | not listed | ESI Chunky |
| Headset | not listed | Cannondale Integrated 1-1/8 to 1.5 |
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