2026 Specialized Epic 8 SRAM RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate Frameset vs 2024 Cannondale Scalpel
The Cannondale Scalpel size closest to your M (Low) is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Cannondale Scalpel
Compared with the Specialized Epic 8 SRAM RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate Frameset in M (Low), the Cannondale Scalpel in XL places the top of the head tube 18 mm higher and 60 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 66 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +18 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +60 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +66 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.7°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +11 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Epic 8 SRAM RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate Frameset, M (Low)Cannondale Scalpel, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic 8 SRAM RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate Frameset M (Low) | Cannondale Scalpel XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 450mm | 510 | +60 mm |
| Stack | 598mm | 616 | +18 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.9° | 66.6 | +0.7° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 75.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 605mm | 669 | +64 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435mm | 446 | +11 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1179mm | 1245 | +66 mm |
| BB drop | 44mm | 42 | −2 mm |
| BB height | 326mm | 334 | +8 mm |
| Standover | 760mm | 763 | +3 mm |
| Seat tube length | 410mm | 500 | +90 mm |
| Fork length | 530mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 110 | +15 mm |
Differences are the Cannondale Scalpel minus the Specialized Epic 8 SRAM RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate Frameset. Full charts: 2026 Specialized Epic 8 SRAM RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate Frameset, 2024 Cannondale Scalpel.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic 8 SRAM RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate FramesetCannondale 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 SRAM RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate FramesetS-Works - SRAM RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate Frameset | Cannondale Scalpel1 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear shock | RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate | RockShox SID LUXE Select+ |
| Grips | SRAM Slip | Cannondale Silicone |
| Seatpost | Roval Control SL | Fox Transfer SL |
| Frame | not listed | Cannondale Scalpel |
| Fork | not listed | Lefty Ocho |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM X0 Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM X0 Eagle |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM X0 XO |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM X0 |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM X0 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss XCR 1501 Spline |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Rekon Race WT, Maxxis Aspen WT |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 240 |
| Rim | not listed | DT Swiss XRC 1501 |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM Level Silver |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | not listed | SystemBar XC-One Flat |
| Stem | not listed | SystemBar XC-One Flat |
| Headset | not listed | Acros ICR |
| Dropper post | not listed | Fox Transfer SL Performance Elite |
| Saddle | not listed | Prologo Dimension NDR |
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