2026 Specialized Epic 8 Comp vs 2024 Cannondale Scalpel
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Cannondale Scalpel
- Frame stack
- −13 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- −41 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Epic 8 Comp numbers we have for size L (High) are missing the reach. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic 8 Comp L (High) | Cannondale Scalpel M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | not listed | 450 | |
| Stack | 610mm | 597 | −13 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.4° | 66.6 | +0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 75.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 633mm | 597 | −36 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435mm | 438 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1210mm | 1169 | −41 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 42 | |
| BB height | 333mm | 334 | +1 mm |
| Standover | 769mm | 744 | −25 mm |
| Seat tube length | 450mm | 400 | −50 mm |
| Fork length | 530mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 110mm | 90 | −20 mm |
Differences are the Cannondale Scalpel minus the Specialized Epic 8 Comp. Full charts: 2026 Specialized Epic 8 Comp, 2024 Cannondale Scalpel.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic 8 CompCannondale Scalpel
AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted
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 CompComp | Cannondale Scalpel1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized FACT 11m | Cannondale Scalpel |
| Fork | RockShox SID Select | Lefty Ocho |
| Rear shock | RockShox SID LUXE Select+ | RockShox SID LUXE Select+ |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | SRAM S1000 Eagle Transmission | SRAM X0 Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | SRAM X0 Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | SRAM X0 XO |
| Crankset | SRAM S1000 Eagle | SRAM X0 |
| Chainring | SRAM S1000 | SRAM X0 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | Specialized 29 Alloy | DT Swiss XCR 1501 Spline |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak, Specialized Air Trak | Maxxis Rekon Race WT, Maxxis Aspen WT |
| Brake | SRAM Motive Bronze | SRAM Level Silver |
| Rotor | SRAM Motive Silver | SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | SystemBar XC-One Flat |
| Stem | Specialized 3D-forged | SystemBar XC-One Flat |
| Grips | SRAM Slip | Cannondale Silicone |
| Dropper post | X-Fusion Manic | Fox Transfer SL Performance Elite |
| Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic | Fox Transfer SL |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Prologo Dimension NDR |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 240 |
| Rim | not listed | DT Swiss XRC 1501 |
| Headset | not listed | Acros ICR |
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