2024 Canyon Lux World Cup CF vs 2025 Specialized Epic 8 Pro
The S (Low) is the Specialized Epic 8 Pro size closest to your XS Canyon Lux World Cup CF. 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 Canyon Lux World Cup CF in XS, the Specialized Epic 8 Pro in S (Low) places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +3 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Canyon Lux World Cup CF, XSSpecialized Epic 8 Pro, S (Low)Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Lux World Cup CF XS | Specialized Epic 8 Pro S (Low) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 415 | 420mm | +5 mm |
| Stack | 595 | 597mm | +2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66 | 65.9° | −0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5 | 76° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 569 | 569mm | ±0 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 435mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1144 | 1147mm | +3 mm |
| Standover | 809 | 755mm | −54 mm |
| Seat tube length | 390 | 390mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 93 | 110mm | +17 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 46mm | |
| BB height | not listed | 324mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 530mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic 8 Pro minus the Canyon Lux World Cup CF. Full charts: 2024 Canyon Lux World Cup CF, 2025 Specialized Epic 8 Pro.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon Lux World Cup CFSpecialized 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 | Canyon Lux World Cup CFWorld Cup CF 9 | Specialized Epic 8 ProPro |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Canyon Lux | Specialized FACT 11m Carbon |
| Fork | RockShox SID Select+ 3P | RockShox SID Ultimate |
| Rear shock | RockShox SID LUXE Select+ | RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate |
| Shifter | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | SRAM X0 Eagle |
| Chainring | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | 34t |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB GX | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss XR 1700 | Roval Control |
| Tire | Schwalbe Racing Ray SR TLE, Schwalbe Racing Ralph SR TLE EVO | Specialized Fast Trak, Specialized Renegade |
| Brake | SRAM Motive Bronze | SRAM Level Stealth Silver, SRAM Level |
| Rotor | SRAM Centerline Rounded | SRAM Level |
| Handlebar | Canyon HB0072 | Specialized S-Works XC Mini Rise |
| Stem | Canyon ST0039 | Specialized Pro SL |
| Grips | SRAM TwistLoc Ultimate | SRAM Slip |
| Seatpost | Canyon SP0081 | BikeYoke Divine SL |
| Saddle | Ergon SPR20 NEO | Specialized Power Expert |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 350, DT Swiss 350 Straight-Pull |
| Rim | not listed | Roval Control |
| Dropper post | not listed | BikeYoke Divine |
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