2023 Specialized Epic LTD vs 2024 Cannondale Scalpel
The Cannondale Scalpel size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Cannondale Scalpel
Compared with the Specialized Epic LTD in M, the Cannondale Scalpel in XL places the top of the head tube 25 mm higher and 65 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 97 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +25 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +65 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +97 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.9°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +13 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Epic LTD, MCannondale Scalpel, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic LTD M | Cannondale Scalpel XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 445mm | 510 | +65 mm |
| Stack | 591mm | 616 | +25 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.5° | 66.6 | −0.9° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 75.5 | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 433mm | 446 | +13 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1148mm | 1245 | +97 mm |
| BB drop | 48mm | 42 | −6 mm |
| BB height | 324mm | 334 | +10 mm |
| Standover | 766mm | 763 | −3 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | 500 | +70 mm |
| Fork length | 505mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 100mm | 110 | +10 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 669 |
Differences are the Cannondale Scalpel minus the Specialized Epic LTD. Full charts: 2023 Specialized Epic LTD, 2024 Cannondale Scalpel.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic LTDCannondale 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 LTDS-Works LTD | Cannondale Scalpel1 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID SL BRAIN | Lefty Ocho |
| Rear shock | RockShox BRAIN | RockShox SID LUXE Select+ |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS | SRAM X0 Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM XX Eagle SL | SRAM X0 Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM XX SL Eagle | SRAM X0 XO |
| Crankset | SRAM XX SL Eagle Power Meter | SRAM X0 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | Roval Control SL | DT Swiss XCR 1501 Spline |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Fast Trak, Specialized Renegade | Maxxis Rekon Race WT, Maxxis Aspen WT |
| Brake | SRAM Stealth Bronze | SRAM Level Silver |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb AXS | Fox Transfer SL |
| Saddle | Specialized S-Works Power | Prologo Dimension NDR |
| Frame | not listed | Cannondale Scalpel |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM X0 |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 240 |
| Rim | not listed | DT Swiss XRC 1501 |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | not listed | SystemBar XC-One Flat |
| Stem | not listed | SystemBar XC-One Flat |
| Grips | not listed | Cannondale Silicone |
| Headset | not listed | Acros ICR |
| Dropper post | not listed | Fox Transfer SL Performance Elite |
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