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2022 Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp vs 2022 Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD

The Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD size closest to your M is the MD (29"). Compare the MD (29") instead

What changes on the Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD

Compared with the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp in M, the Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD in XL (29") places the top of the head tube 27 mm higher and 30 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 44 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+27 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+30 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+44 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
−3 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2022 Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp (M) and 2022 Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD (XL (29")), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD is the colored outline on top.J 1115

Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp, MCannondale F-Si Hi-MOD, XL (29")Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Epic Hardtail Comp MCannondale F-Si Hi-MOD XL (29")Difference
Reach430mm460+30 mm
Stack608mm635+27 mm
Head tube angle68.5°69.0+0.5°
Seat tube angle74°73.1−0.9°
Chainstay length430mm427−3 mm
Wheelbase1115mm1159+44 mm
BB drop63mm62−1 mm
BB height309mm308−1 mm
Standover792mm863+71 mm
Seat tube length430mm530+100 mm
Fork length506mmnot listed
Head tube length95mm126+31 mm
Effective top tubenot listed653

Differences are the Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD minus the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp. Full charts: 2022 Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp, 2022 Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Epic Hardtail CompCannondale F-Si Hi-MOD

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSpecialized Epic Hardtail CompHardtail CompCannondale F-Si Hi-MODHi-MOD 1
ForkRockShox Reba RLCannondale Ocho
ShifterSRAM GXShimano XTR M9250
DerailleurSRAM GX EagleShimano XTR
CassetteSRAM GX EagleShimano XT
ChainSRAM NX EagleShimano XT
CranksetSRAM X1 1000 EagleCannondale HollowGram
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBnot listed
TireSpecialized Fast Trak, Specialized RenegadeSchwalbe Racing Ray EVO, Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO
BrakeSRAM TLShimano XTR Hydraulic Disc
HandlebarSpecialized Mini RiseCannondale 1 Flat
SaddleSpecialized Power SportPrologo Dimension NDR
Framenot listedCannondale F-Si
Chainringnot listedCannondale OPI SpideRing
Wheelsetnot listedCannondale HollowGram 25
Rotornot listedShimano SM-RT86
Stemnot listedCannondale 1
Gripsnot listedESI Chunky
Headsetnot listedCannondale Integrated 1-1/8 to 1.5

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