2021 Specialized Epic EVO Expert vs 2022 Cannondale Scalpel Carbon
The M is the Cannondale Scalpel Carbon size closest to your M Specialized Epic EVO Expert. 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 Expert in M, the Cannondale Scalpel Carbon in M places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −6 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −13 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 Expert, MCannondale Scalpel Carbon, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic EVO Expert M | Cannondale Scalpel Carbon M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 436mm | 435 | −1 mm |
| Stack | 597mm | 591 | −6 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 | 1151 | −13 mm |
| BB drop | 36mm | 40 | +4 mm |
| BB height | 336mm | 331 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 781mm | 745 | −36 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | 440 | +10 mm |
| Fork length | 530mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 100mm | 105 | +5 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 599 | |
| Actual top tube | not listed | 553 |
Differences are the Cannondale Scalpel Carbon minus the Specialized Epic EVO Expert. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Epic EVO Expert, 2022 Cannondale Scalpel Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic EVO ExpertCannondale 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 ExpertEVO Expert | Cannondale Scalpel CarbonCarbon 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID Select+ | Lefty Ocho |
| Rear shock | RockShox SID LUXE Select+ | Fox Float DPS EVOL Performance Elite |
| Shifter | SRAM X01 Eagle | Shimano XT |
| Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle | Shimano XT |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano XT |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano XT |
| Crankset | SRAM X1 Eagle | HollowGram |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | Cannondale PressFit30 |
| Tire | Specialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast Trak | not listed |
| Hub | DT Swiss 350 | not listed |
| Rim | Roval Control | HollowGram 25 |
| Brake | SRAM G2 RS | 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 |
| Grips | not listed | ESI Chunky Silicone |
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