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2024 Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp vs 2022 Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD

The MD (29") is the Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD size closest to your M 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 M, the Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD in MD (29") places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
+4 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−10 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−7 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
−3 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2024 Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp (M) and 2022 Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD (MD (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 1117

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

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Epic Hardtail Comp MCannondale F-Si Hi-MOD MD (29")Difference
Reach430mm420−10 mm
Stack608mm612+4 mm
Head tube angle68.5°69.0+0.5°
Seat tube angle74°73.1−0.9°
Chainstay length430mm427−3 mm
Wheelbase1117mm1110−7 mm
BB drop63mm62−1 mm
BB height309mm308−1 mm
Standover792mm793+1 mm
Seat tube length430mm430±0 mm
Fork length506mmnot listed
Head tube length95mm101+6 mm
Effective top tubenot listed606

Differences are the Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD minus the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp. Full charts: 2024 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 SID SLCannondale Ocho
ShifterSRAM GXShimano XTR M9250
DerailleurSRAM GX EagleShimano XTR
CassetteSRAM GX EagleShimano XT
ChainSRAM NX EagleShimano XT
CranksetSRAM X1000 EagleCannondale HollowGram
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBnot listed
TireSpecialized Fast Trak, Specialized RenegadeSchwalbe Racing Ray EVO, Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO
BrakeSRAM 2-piston BronzeShimano 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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