2024 Canyon Lux World Cup CFR vs 2025 Specialized Epic 8 Pro
The M (Low) is the Specialized Epic 8 Pro size closest to your M Canyon Lux World Cup CFR. 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 CFR in M, the Specialized Epic 8 Pro in M (Low) places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −6 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Canyon Lux World Cup CFR, MSpecialized Epic 8 Pro, M (Low)Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Lux World Cup CFR M | Specialized Epic 8 Pro M (Low) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 455 | 450mm | −5 mm |
| Stack | 597 | 598mm | +1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66 | 65.9° | −0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5 | 75.5° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 609 | 605mm | −4 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 435mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1185 | 1179mm | −6 mm |
| Standover | 808 | 760mm | −48 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440 | 410mm | −30 mm |
| Head tube length | 95 | 130mm | +35 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 44mm | |
| BB height | not listed | 326mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 530mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic 8 Pro minus the Canyon Lux World Cup CFR. Full charts: 2024 Canyon Lux World Cup CFR, 2025 Specialized Epic 8 Pro.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon Lux World Cup CFRSpecialized 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 CFRWorld Cup CFR X0 AXS | 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 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 Eagle Transmission | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | SRAM X0 Eagle | SRAM X0 Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB GX | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss XRC 1500 SPLINE | Roval Control |
| Tire | Schwalbe Racing Ray, Schwalbe Racing Ralph | Specialized Fast Trak, Specialized Renegade |
| Brake | SRAM Motive Silver | SRAM Level Stealth Silver, SRAM Level |
| Rotor | SRAM HS2 | SRAM Level |
| Handlebar | Canyon CP0036 | Specialized S-Works XC Mini Rise |
| Grips | SRAM TwistLoc Ultimate | SRAM Slip |
| Seatpost | Canyon SP0081 | BikeYoke Divine SL |
| Saddle | Ergon SPR20 | Specialized Power Expert |
| Chainring | not listed | 34t |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 350, DT Swiss 350 Straight-Pull |
| Rim | not listed | Roval Control |
| Stem | not listed | Specialized Pro SL |
| Dropper post | not listed | BikeYoke Divine |
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