2022 Cannondale Scalpel Carbon vs 2024 Mondraker Podium
The S is the Mondraker Podium size closest to your M Cannondale Scalpel Carbon. 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 Mondraker Podium
Compared with the Cannondale Scalpel Carbon in M, the Mondraker Podium in S places the top of the head tube 7 mm higher and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 44 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +7 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −10 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −44 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −6 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Cannondale Scalpel Carbon, MMondraker Podium, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Scalpel Carbon M | Mondraker Podium S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 435 | 425 mm | −10 mm |
| Stack | 591 | 598 mm | +7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68 | 68.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 74.5° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 599 | 590 mm | −9 mm |
| Actual top tube | 553 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 436 | 430 mm | −6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1151 | 1107 mm | −44 mm |
| BB drop | 40 | not listed | |
| BB height | 331 | 300 mm | −31 mm |
| Standover | 745 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 440 | 390 mm | −50 mm |
| Head tube length | 105 | 85 mm | −20 mm |
Differences are the Mondraker Podium minus the Cannondale Scalpel Carbon. Full charts: 2022 Cannondale Scalpel Carbon, 2024 Mondraker Podium.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Scalpel CarbonMondraker Podium
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 | Cannondale Scalpel CarbonCarbon 2 | Mondraker PodiumPodium |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Scalpel | Mondraker Podium 29 Stealth |
| Fork | Lefty Ocho | RockShox SID SL RL 2P Base |
| Rear shock | Fox Float DPS EVOL Performance Elite | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano XT | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano XT | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | Shimano XT | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | HollowGram | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | Cannondale PressFit30 | SRAM DUB |
| Pedals | Not | not listed |
| Rim | HollowGram 25 | Mavic CrossMax 29 |
| Brake | Shimano XT | SRAM Level Bronze |
| Grips | ESI Chunky Silicone | Onoff Twin |
| Saddle | Prologo Dimension NDR | fizik Antares R7 |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Rekon |
| Hub | not listed | Mavic Boost |
| Handlebar | not listed | Onoff Sulfur 0.2 |
| Stem | not listed | Mondraker MDK |
| Headset | not listed | Onoff Titan tapered for 1-1/8” to 1-1/2” head tube |
| Seatpost | not listed | Onoff Sulfur 0-R |
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