2025 Specialized Epic 8 Pro vs 2024 Canyon Lux World Cup CFR
The Canyon Lux World Cup CFR size closest to your M (Low) is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Canyon Lux World Cup CFR
Compared with the Specialized Epic 8 Pro in M (Low), the Canyon Lux World Cup CFR in XS places the top of the head tube 3 mm lower and 35 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 35 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −3 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −35 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −35 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Epic 8 Pro, M (Low)Canyon Lux World Cup CFR, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic 8 Pro M (Low) | Canyon Lux World Cup CFR XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 450mm | 415 | −35 mm |
| Stack | 598mm | 595 | −3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.9° | 66 | +0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 75.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 605mm | 569 | −36 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435mm | 435 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1179mm | 1144 | −35 mm |
| BB drop | 44mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 326mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 760mm | 809 | +49 mm |
| Seat tube length | 410mm | 390 | −20 mm |
| Fork length | 530mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 130mm | 93 | −37 mm |
Differences are the Canyon Lux World Cup CFR minus the Specialized Epic 8 Pro. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Epic 8 Pro, 2024 Canyon Lux World Cup CFR.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic 8 ProCanyon 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 ProPro | Canyon Lux World Cup CFRWorld Cup CFR X0 AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized FACT 11m Carbon | Canyon Lux |
| Fork | RockShox SID Ultimate | RockShox SID Select+ 3P |
| 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 Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | SRAM X0 Eagle | SRAM X0 Eagle |
| Chainring | 34t | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM DUB GX |
| Wheelset | Roval Control | DT Swiss XRC 1500 SPLINE |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak, Specialized Renegade | Schwalbe Racing Ray, Schwalbe Racing Ralph |
| Hub | DT Swiss 350, DT Swiss 350 Straight-Pull | not listed |
| Rim | Roval Control | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Level Stealth Silver, SRAM Level | SRAM Motive Silver |
| Rotor | SRAM Level | SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | Specialized S-Works XC Mini Rise | Canyon CP0036 |
| Stem | Specialized Pro SL | not listed |
| Grips | SRAM Slip | SRAM TwistLoc Ultimate |
| Dropper post | BikeYoke Divine | not listed |
| Seatpost | BikeYoke Divine SL | Canyon SP0081 |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Expert | Ergon SPR20 |
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