2025 Specialized Epic 8 Pro vs 2024 Cannondale Scalpel
The M is the Cannondale Scalpel size closest to your M (Low) Specialized Epic 8 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 8 Pro in M (Low), the Cannondale Scalpel in M places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −10 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.7°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Epic 8 Pro, M (Low)Cannondale Scalpel, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic 8 Pro M (Low) | Cannondale Scalpel M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 450mm | 450 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 598mm | 597 | −1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.9° | 66.6 | +0.7° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 75.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 605mm | 597 | −8 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435mm | 438 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1179mm | 1169 | −10 mm |
| BB drop | 44mm | 42 | −2 mm |
| BB height | 326mm | 334 | +8 mm |
| Standover | 760mm | 744 | −16 mm |
| Seat tube length | 410mm | 400 | −10 mm |
| Fork length | 530mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 130mm | 90 | −40 mm |
Differences are the Cannondale Scalpel minus the Specialized Epic 8 Pro. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Epic 8 Pro, 2024 Cannondale Scalpel.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic 8 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 8 ProPro | Cannondale Scalpel1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized FACT 11m Carbon | Cannondale Scalpel |
| Fork | RockShox SID Ultimate | Lefty Ocho |
| Rear shock | RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate | RockShox SID LUXE Select+ |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | SRAM X0 Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | SRAM X0 Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | SRAM X0 XO |
| Crankset | SRAM X0 Eagle | SRAM X0 |
| Chainring | 34t | 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 350 Straight-Pull | DT Swiss 240 |
| Rim | Roval Control | DT Swiss XRC 1501 |
| Brake | SRAM Level Stealth Silver, SRAM Level | SRAM Level Silver |
| Rotor | SRAM Level | SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | Specialized S-Works XC Mini Rise | SystemBar XC-One Flat |
| Stem | Specialized Pro SL | SystemBar XC-One Flat |
| Grips | SRAM Slip | Cannondale Silicone |
| Dropper post | BikeYoke Divine | Fox Transfer SL Performance Elite |
| Seatpost | BikeYoke Divine SL | Fox Transfer SL |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Expert | Prologo Dimension NDR |
| Headset | not listed | Acros ICR |
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