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2026 Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+ vs 2024 Canyon Lux World Cup CFR

The M is the Canyon Lux World Cup CFR size closest to your M (Low) Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+. 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 Canyon Lux World Cup CFR

Compared with the Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+ in M (Low), the Canyon Lux World Cup CFR in M places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−1 mm
About the same height
Frame reach
+5 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+6 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+0.1°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2026 Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+ (M (Low)) and 2024 Canyon Lux World Cup CFR (M), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+ is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Canyon Lux World Cup CFR is the colored outline on top.J 1179

Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+, M (Low)Canyon Lux World Cup CFR, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+ M (Low)Canyon Lux World Cup CFR MDifference
Reach450mm455+5 mm
Stack598mm597−1 mm
Head tube angle65.9°66+0.1°
Seat tube angle75.5°75.5±0.0°
Effective top tube605mm609+4 mm
Chainstay length435mm435±0 mm
Wheelbase1179mm1185+6 mm
BB drop44mmnot listed
BB height326mmnot listed
Standover760mm808+48 mm
Seat tube length410mm440+30 mm
Fork length530mmnot listed
Head tube length95mm95±0 mm

Differences are the Canyon Lux World Cup CFR minus the Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+. Full charts: 2026 Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+, 2024 Canyon Lux World Cup CFR.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+Canyon Lux World Cup CFR

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.

PartSpecialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+Expert - Shimano XT Di2, RockShox Select+Canyon Lux World Cup CFRWorld Cup CFR X0 AXS
FrameSpecialized FACT 11mCanyon Lux
ForkRockShox SID Select+RockShox SID Select+ 3P
Rear shockRockShox SID LUXE Select+RockShox SID LUXE Select+
ShifterShimano Di2 XTSRAM Pod Controller
DerailleurShimano Di2 XTSRAM X0 Eagle AXS
CassetteShimano XT M8200SRAM X0 Eagle
ChainShimano XTSRAM X0 Eagle Transmission
CranksetShimano XT M8200SRAM X0 Eagle
Bottom bracketShimano MT801SRAM DUB GX
WheelsetRoval Control SL VDT Swiss XRC 1500 SPLINE
TireSpecialized Fast TrakSchwalbe Racing Ray, Schwalbe Racing Ralph
BrakeShimano XT M8200SRAM Motive Silver
HandlebarSpecialized MiniriseCanyon CP0036
StemSpecialized XCnot listed
GripsSRAM Slip-onSRAM TwistLoc Ultimate
Dropper postX-Fusion Manicnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Power CompErgon SPR20
Rotornot listedSRAM HS2
Seatpostnot listedCanyon SP0081

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