Scott Scale RC vs Specialized Epic 9: geometry and fit comparison
Matched sizes, stack and reach deltas, and a fit check against your own body instead of guessing from two separate size charts.
The Scott Scale RC is built as a cross-country geometry frame, the Specialized Epic 9 as a cross-country geometry frame. The Specialized Epic 9 cockpit is slightly longer, by about 5 mm. Across matched sizes the Scott Scale RC and Specialized Epic 9 front ends are within a few millimetres of each other, so posture will depend more on cockpit setup than on the frame.
Switching from a Scott Scale RC?
Your closest Specialized Epic 9 size, and what will still feel different about the position.
| You ride the Scott Scale RC in | Take the Specialized Epic 9 in | The position will feel |
|---|---|---|
| S | S | 6.2999999999999545 mm lower · 1.5 mm longer |
| M | M | 0.8999999999999773 mm lower · 7.699999999999989 mm longer |
| L | L | 0.8999999999999773 mm lower · 16.399999999999977 mm longer |
| XL | L | 10.100000000000023 mm lower · 11.199999999999989 mm shorterDifferent position |
Which one fits you better?
Run the same measurements through both frames. The likely size and the full fit report can differ more than the spec sheets suggest.
What Scott Scale RC size fits you?
Get an instant frame estimate, then continue into the full fit report to check cockpit reach, bar drop, and setup risks before you buy.
No account needed for this check. The full report keeps this bike preselected.
What Specialized Epic 9 size fits you?
Get an instant frame estimate, then continue into the full fit report to check cockpit reach, bar drop, and setup risks before you buy.
No account needed for this check. The full report keeps this bike preselected.
FAQ
Which has the taller front end: Scott Scale RC or Specialized Epic 9?
Across matched sizes the Scott Scale RC and Specialized Epic 9 front ends are within a few millimetres of each other, so posture will depend more on cockpit setup than on the frame.
Can the same rider take different sizes on these two bikes?
Yes, and it happens often: frame labels are not standardized. Use the matched-size table for geometry, then run the fit check below with your own measurements for each bike.
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