2026 Specialized Epic 8 Pro vs 2024 Cannondale Scalpel
The L is the Cannondale Scalpel size closest to your L (Low) Specialized Epic 8 Pro. 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
Compared with the Specialized Epic 8 Pro in L (Low), the Cannondale Scalpel in L places the top of the head tube 3 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −3 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −8 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.7°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +7 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Epic 8 Pro, L (Low)Cannondale Scalpel, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic 8 Pro L (Low) | Cannondale Scalpel L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 475mm | 475 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 610mm | 607 | −3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.9° | 66.6 | +0.7° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 75.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 633mm | 625 | −8 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435mm | 442 | +7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1210mm | 1202 | −8 mm |
| BB drop | 42mm | 42 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 328mm | 334 | +6 mm |
| Standover | 769mm | 752 | −17 mm |
| Seat tube length | 450mm | 445 | −5 mm |
| Fork length | 530mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 92mm | 100 | +8 mm |
Differences are the Cannondale Scalpel minus the Specialized Epic 8 Pro. Full charts: 2026 Specialized Epic 8 Pro, 2024 Cannondale Scalpel.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic 8 ProCannondale Scalpel
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 8 ProPro | Cannondale Scalpel1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Epic 8 | Cannondale Scalpel |
| Fork | RockShox SID Flight Attendant Ultimate | Fox Float 34 SC Factory |
| Rear shock | RockShox SIDLuxe Flight Attendant Ultimate | Fox Float SL EVOL SV Factory |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | SRAM X0 Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | SRAM X0 Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM X0 | SRAM X0 |
| Crankset | SRAM X0 Eagle | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Chainring | SRAM 34 | SRAM X0 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | Roval Control SL VI | DT Swiss XCR 1501 Spline |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak, Specialized Air Trak | Maxxis Rekon Race WT, Maxxis Aspen WT |
| Brake | SRAM Motive, SRAM Motive Silver | SRAM Level Stealth Silver |
| Rotor | SRAM Motive | SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | Specialized S-Works Carbon XC Mini Rise | SystemBar |
| Stem | Specialized Pro SL | SystemBar |
| Grips | Specialized Trail | Cannondale Silicone |
| Dropper post | BikeYoke Divine SL | Fox Transfer SL Performance Elite |
| Seatpost | Specialized Bike Yoke Divine SL | Fox Transfer SL |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Expert | Prologo Dimension NDR |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 240 |
| Rim | not listed | DT Swiss XRC 1501 |
| Headset | not listed | Acros ICR |
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