2023 Specialized Epic Pro vs 2024 Cannondale Scalpel
The XL is the Cannondale Scalpel size closest to your XL Specialized Epic 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 Pro in XL, the Cannondale Scalpel in XL places the top of the head tube 7 mm lower and 15 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 34 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −7 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +15 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +34 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.9°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Epic Pro numbers we have for size XL are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Pro XL | Cannondale Scalpel XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 495 | 510 | +15 mm |
| Stack | 623 | 616 | −7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.5 | 66.6 | −0.9° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5 | 75.5 | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 446 | |
| Wheelbase | 1211 | 1245 | +34 mm |
| BB drop | 48 | 42 | −6 mm |
| BB height | 324 | 334 | +10 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 669 | |
| Standover | not listed | 763 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 500 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 110 |
Differences are the Cannondale Scalpel minus the Specialized Epic Pro. Full charts: 2023 Specialized Epic Pro, 2024 Cannondale Scalpel.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic 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 ProPro | Cannondale Scalpel1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Epic | Cannondale Scalpel |
| Fork | RockShox SID SL BRAIN | Lefty Ocho |
| Rear shock | RockShox BRAIN | RockShox SID LUXE Select+ |
| Shifter | SRAM Eagle AXS Rocker Paddle | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle AXS | SRAM X0 Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM X01 Eagle | SRAM X0 Eagle |
| Chain | Specialized SRAX X01 Eagle | SRAM X0 XO |
| Crankset | SRAM X1 Eagle | SRAM X0 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | Roval Control | DT Swiss XCR 1501 Spline |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak, Specialized Renegade | Maxxis Rekon Race WT, Maxxis Aspen WT |
| Hub | DT Swiss 350 | DT Swiss 240 |
| Rim | Roval Control | DT Swiss XRC 1501 |
| Brake | SRAM TLM | SRAM Level Silver |
| Handlebar | S Works Carbon XC Mini Rise | SystemBar XC-One Flat |
| Stem | Specialized Pro SL | SystemBar XC-One Flat |
| Seatpost | Specialized Bike Yoke Divine SL | Fox Transfer SL |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Expert | Prologo Dimension NDR |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM X0 |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM HS2 |
| Grips | not listed | Cannondale Silicone |
| Headset | not listed | Acros ICR |
| Dropper post | not listed | Fox Transfer SL Performance Elite |
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