2021 Specialized Epic EVO vs 2022 Cannondale Scalpel Carbon
The Cannondale Scalpel Carbon size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Cannondale Scalpel Carbon
Compared with the Specialized Epic EVO in M, the Cannondale Scalpel Carbon in S places the top of the head tube 15 mm lower and 21 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 36 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −15 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −21 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −36 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, MCannondale Scalpel Carbon, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic EVO M | Cannondale Scalpel Carbon S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 436mm | 415 | −21 mm |
| Stack | 597mm | 582 | −15 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 | 1164mm | 1128 | −36 mm |
| BB drop | 36mm | 40 | +4 mm |
| BB height | 336mm | 331 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 781mm | 743 | −38 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | 430 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 530mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 100mm | 95 | −5 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 576 | |
| Actual top tube | not listed | 531 |
Differences are the Cannondale Scalpel Carbon minus the Specialized Epic EVO. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Epic EVO, 2022 Cannondale Scalpel Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic 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 EVOEVO | Cannondale Scalpel CarbonCarbon 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL | 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 Deore M6100 | Shimano XT |
| Chain | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano XT |
| Crankset | Shimano MT511 | 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 |
| Rim | Specialized Stout XC 29 | HollowGram 25 |
| Brake | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano XT |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | not listed |
| Seatpost | TranzX Dropper | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Prologo Dimension NDR |
| Frame | not listed | Cannondale Scalpel |
| Pedals | not listed | Not |
| Grips | not listed | ESI Chunky Silicone |
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