2026 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp vs 2024 Canyon Lux World Cup CFR
The Canyon Lux World Cup CFR size closest to your M (High) is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Canyon Lux World Cup CFR
Compared with the Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp in M (High), the Canyon Lux World Cup CFR in XS places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and 30 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 39 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −6 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −30 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −39 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 EVO Comp, M (High)Canyon Lux World Cup CFR, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp M (High) | Canyon Lux World Cup CFR XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 445mm | 415 | −30 mm |
| Stack | 601mm | 595 | −6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.9° | 66 | +0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 75° | 75.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 605mm | 569 | −36 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435mm | 435 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1183mm | 1144 | −39 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | not listed | |
| BB height | 335mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 766mm | 809 | +43 mm |
| Seat tube length | 410mm | 390 | −20 mm |
| Fork length | 540mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 93 | −2 mm |
Differences are the Canyon Lux World Cup CFR minus the Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp. Full charts: 2026 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized FACT 11m | Canyon Lux |
| Fork | Fox SL Performance | RockShox SID Select+ 3P |
| Rear shock | Fox Float Performance | 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 Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | SRAM S1000 Eagle | SRAM X0 Eagle |
| Chainring | SRAM Eagle | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM DUB GX |
| Wheelset | Specialized Alloy | DT Swiss XRC 1500 SPLINE |
| Tire | Specialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground Control | Schwalbe Racing Ray, Schwalbe Racing Ralph |
| Brake | SRAM Motive Bronze, SRAM Code RSC | SRAM Motive Silver |
| Rotor | SRAM Motive | SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | Specialized alloy | Canyon CP0036 |
| Stem | Specialized Alloy | not listed |
| Grips | Specialized Trail | SRAM TwistLoc Ultimate |
| Dropper post | X-Fusion Manic | not listed |
| Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic | Canyon SP0081 |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Ergon SPR20 |
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