2024 Cannondale Scalpel vs 2025 Specialized Epic 8 Pro
The M (Low) is the Specialized Epic 8 Pro size closest to your M Cannondale Scalpel. 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 Specialized Epic 8 Pro
Compared with the Cannondale Scalpel in M, the Specialized Epic 8 Pro in M (Low) places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +10 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.7°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Cannondale Scalpel, MSpecialized Epic 8 Pro, M (Low)Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Scalpel M | Specialized Epic 8 Pro M (Low) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 450 | 450mm | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 597 | 598mm | +1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.6 | 65.9° | −0.7° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5 | 75.5° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 597 | 605mm | +8 mm |
| Chainstay length | 438 | 435mm | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1169 | 1179mm | +10 mm |
| BB drop | 42 | 44mm | +2 mm |
| BB height | 334 | 326mm | −8 mm |
| Standover | 744 | 760mm | +16 mm |
| Seat tube length | 400 | 410mm | +10 mm |
| Head tube length | 90 | 130mm | +40 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 530mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic 8 Pro minus the Cannondale Scalpel. Full charts: 2024 Cannondale Scalpel, 2025 Specialized Epic 8 Pro.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale ScalpelSpecialized Epic 8 Pro
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 | Cannondale Scalpel1 | Specialized Epic 8 ProPro |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Scalpel | Specialized FACT 11m Carbon |
| Fork | Lefty Ocho | RockShox SID Ultimate |
| Rear shock | RockShox SID LUXE Select+ | RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | SRAM X0 Eagle AXS | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | SRAM X0 Eagle | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | SRAM X0 XO | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | SRAM X0 | SRAM X0 Eagle |
| Chainring | SRAM X0 | 34t |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss XCR 1501 Spline | Roval Control |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon Race WT, Maxxis Aspen WT | Specialized Fast Trak, Specialized Renegade |
| Hub | DT Swiss 240 | DT Swiss 350, DT Swiss 350 Straight-Pull |
| Rim | DT Swiss XRC 1501 | Roval Control |
| Brake | SRAM Level Silver | SRAM Level Stealth Silver, SRAM Level |
| Rotor | SRAM HS2 | SRAM Level |
| Handlebar | SystemBar XC-One Flat | Specialized S-Works XC Mini Rise |
| Stem | SystemBar XC-One Flat | Specialized Pro SL |
| Grips | Cannondale Silicone | SRAM Slip |
| Headset | Acros ICR | not listed |
| Dropper post | Fox Transfer SL Performance Elite | BikeYoke Divine |
| Seatpost | Fox Transfer SL | BikeYoke Divine SL |
| Saddle | Prologo Dimension NDR | Specialized Power Expert |
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