2021 Specialized Epic EVO Comp vs 2022 Cannondale Scalpel Carbon
The XL is the Cannondale Scalpel Carbon size closest to your XL Specialized Epic EVO Comp. 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 EVO Comp in XL, the Cannondale Scalpel Carbon in XL places the top of the head tube 19 mm lower and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 28 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −19 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −10 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −28 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Epic EVO Comp, XLCannondale Scalpel Carbon, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic EVO Comp XL | Cannondale Scalpel Carbon XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 485mm | 475 | −10 mm |
| Stack | 629mm | 610 | −19 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.5° | 68 | +1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5° | 74.5 | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 438mm | 436 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1227mm | 1199 | −28 mm |
| BB drop | 36mm | 40 | +4 mm |
| BB height | 336mm | 331 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 804mm | 748 | −56 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520mm | 520 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 530mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 135mm | 125 | −10 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 644 | |
| Actual top tube | not listed | 603 |
Differences are the Cannondale Scalpel Carbon minus the Specialized Epic EVO Comp. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Epic EVO Comp, 2022 Cannondale Scalpel Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic EVO CompCannondale 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 EVO CompEVO Comp | Cannondale Scalpel CarbonCarbon 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID Select | Lefty Ocho |
| Rear shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ | Fox Float DPS EVOL Performance Elite |
| Shifter | Shimano SLX | Shimano XT |
| Derailleur | Shimano SLX M7100 | Shimano XT |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX | Shimano XT |
| Chain | Shimano SLX | Shimano XT |
| Crankset | Shimano SLX M7100 | HollowGram |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB52 | Cannondale PressFit30 |
| Tire | Specialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast Trak | not listed |
| Hub | Shimano MT400-B, Shimano MT510-B | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano SLX M7120 | Shimano XT |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | not listed |
| Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Power | Prologo Dimension NDR |
| Frame | not listed | Cannondale Scalpel |
| Pedals | not listed | Not |
| Rim | not listed | HollowGram 25 |
| Grips | not listed | ESI Chunky Silicone |
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