2026 Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+ 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
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+ numbers we have for size L are missing the reach and head angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+ L | Cannondale Scalpel M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | not listed | 450 | |
| Stack | 610mm | 597 | −13 mm |
| Head tube angle | not listed | 66.6 | |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 75.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 597 | |
| Chainstay length | 435mm | 438 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1210mm | 1169 | −41 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 42 | |
| BB height | not listed | 334 | |
| 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 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+. Full charts: 2026 Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+, 2024 Cannondale Scalpel.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+Cannondale 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 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+Expert - Shimano XT Di2, RockShox Select+ | 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 | Shimano Di2 XT | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | Shimano Di2 XT | SRAM X0 Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8200 | SRAM X0 Eagle |
| Chain | Shimano XT | SRAM X0 XO |
| Crankset | Shimano XT M8200 | SRAM X0 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT801 | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | Roval Control SL V | DT Swiss XCR 1501 Spline |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | Maxxis Rekon Race WT, Maxxis Aspen WT |
| Brake | Shimano XT M8200 | SRAM Level Silver |
| Handlebar | Specialized Minirise | SystemBar XC-One Flat |
| Stem | Specialized XC | SystemBar XC-One Flat |
| Grips | SRAM Slip-on | Cannondale Silicone |
| Dropper post | X-Fusion Manic | Fox Transfer SL Performance Elite |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Comp | Prologo Dimension NDR |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM X0 |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 240 |
| Rim | not listed | DT Swiss XRC 1501 |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM HS2 |
| Headset | not listed | Acros ICR |
| Seatpost | not listed | Fox Transfer SL |
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