2021 Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp vs 2022 Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD
The XL (29") is the Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD size closest to your XL Specialized Epic Hardtail 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 F-Si Hi-MOD
Compared with the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp in XL, the Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD in XL (29") places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 20 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 19 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −20 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −19 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp, XLCannondale F-Si Hi-MOD, XL (29")Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp XL | Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD XL (29") | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 480mm | 460 | −20 mm |
| Stack | 636mm | 635 | −1 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 | 1178mm | 1159 | −19 mm |
| BB drop | 63mm | 62 | −1 mm |
| BB height | 309mm | 308 | −1 mm |
| Standover | 847mm | 863 | +16 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520mm | 530 | +10 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 125mm | 126 | +1 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 653 |
Differences are the Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD minus the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp, 2022 Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Hardtail CompCannondale 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 Hardtail CompHardtail Comp | Cannondale F-Si Hi-MODHi-MOD 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL | Cannondale Ocho |
| Shifter | Shimano SLX | Shimano XTR M9250 |
| Derailleur | Shimano SLX M7100 | Shimano XTR |
| Chain | Shimano SLX | Shimano XT |
| Crankset | Shimano SLX M7100 | Cannondale HollowGram |
| Hub | Shimano MT400-B, Shimano MT510-B | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano SLX M7100 | Shimano XTR Hydraulic Disc |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | Cannondale 1 Flat |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Prologo Dimension NDR |
| Frame | not listed | Cannondale F-Si |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano XT |
| Chainring | not listed | Cannondale OPI SpideRing |
| Wheelset | not listed | Cannondale HollowGram 25 |
| Tire | not listed | Schwalbe Racing Ray EVO, Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO |
| 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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