2021 Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert vs 2022 Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD
The SM (29") is the Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD size closest to your S Specialized Epic Hardtail 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 F-Si Hi-MOD
Compared with the Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert in S, the Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD in SM (29") places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −6 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −6 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert, SCannondale F-Si Hi-MOD, SM (29")Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert S | Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD SM (29") | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 405mm | 400 | −5 mm |
| Stack | 608mm | 602 | −6 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 | 1092mm | 1086 | −6 mm |
| BB drop | 63mm | 62 | −1 mm |
| BB height | 309mm | 308 | −1 mm |
| Standover | 762mm | 755 | −7 mm |
| Seat tube length | 400mm | 380 | −20 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | 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 Expert. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert, 2022 Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Hardtail ExpertCannondale 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 ExpertHardtail Expert | Cannondale F-Si Hi-MODHi-MOD 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID SL BRAIN | Cannondale Ocho |
| Shifter | SRAM X01 | Shimano XTR M9250 |
| Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle | Shimano XTR |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano XT |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano XT |
| Crankset | SRAM X1 Eagle | Cannondale HollowGram |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | Schwalbe Racing Ray EVO, Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO |
| Hub | DT Swiss 350 | not listed |
| Rim | Roval Control | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM TL | 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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