2024 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp vs 2024 Canyon Lux World Cup CFR
The XL is the Canyon Lux World Cup CFR size closest to your XL Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp. 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 Canyon Lux World Cup CFR
Compared with the Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp in XL, the Canyon Lux World Cup CFR in XL places the top of the head tube 12 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −12 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −7 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.6°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp, XLCanyon Lux World Cup CFR, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp XL | Canyon Lux World Cup CFR XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 495mm | 495 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 632mm | 620 | −12 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.4° | 66 | +0.6° |
| Seat tube angle | 75° | 75.5 | +0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 435mm | 440 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1247mm | 1240 | −7 mm |
| BB drop | 39mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 331mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 779mm | 817 | +38 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500mm | 500 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 540mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 130mm | 120 | −10 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 655 |
Differences are the Canyon Lux World Cup CFR minus the Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp. Full charts: 2024 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp, 2024 Canyon Lux World Cup CFR.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic 8 EVO CompCanyon Lux World Cup CFR
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 8 EVO CompEVO Comp | Canyon Lux World Cup CFRWorld Cup CFR X0 AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Fox Performance | RockShox SID Select+ 3P |
| Rear shock | Fox Float Performance | RockShox SID LUXE Select+ |
| Shifter | SRAM GX | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM X0 Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM X0 Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | SRAM X1000 Eagle | SRAM X0 Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM DUB GX |
| Tire | Specialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground Control | Schwalbe Racing Ray, Schwalbe Racing Ralph |
| Brake | SRAM Code Stealth Bronze | SRAM Motive Silver |
| Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic | Canyon SP0081 |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Ergon SPR20 |
| Frame | not listed | Canyon Lux |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss XRC 1500 SPLINE |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Canyon CP0036 |
| Grips | not listed | SRAM TwistLoc Ultimate |
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