2024 Cannondale Scalpel vs 2026 Mondraker F-Podium RR SL
The Mondraker F-Podium RR SL size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Mondraker F-Podium RR SL
Compared with the Cannondale Scalpel in M, the Mondraker F-Podium RR SL in L places the top of the head tube 11 mm higher and 30 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 39 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +11 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +30 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +39 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Cannondale Scalpel, MMondraker F-Podium RR SL, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Scalpel M | Mondraker F-Podium RR SL L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 450 | 480 mm | +30 mm |
| Stack | 597 | 608.3 mm | +11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.6 | 66.5° | −0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5 | 76.2° | +0.7° |
| Effective top tube | 597 | 629.4 mm | +32 mm |
| Chainstay length | 438 | 435 mm | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1169 | 1208 mm | +39 mm |
| BB drop | 42 | not listed | |
| BB height | 334 | 335 mm | +1 mm |
| Standover | 744 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 400 | 470 mm | +70 mm |
| Head tube length | 90 | 105 mm | +15 mm |
Differences are the Mondraker F-Podium RR SL minus the Cannondale Scalpel. Full charts: 2024 Cannondale Scalpel, 2026 Mondraker F-Podium RR SL.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale ScalpelMondraker F-Podium RR SL
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 Scalpel1 | Mondraker F-Podium RR SLRR SL |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Scalpel | Mondraker F-Podium 29 Stealth |
| Fork | Lefty Ocho | RockShox SID Flight Attendant Ultimate |
| Rear shock | RockShox SID LUXE Select+ | RockShox SIDLuxe Flight Attendant Ultimate |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller | SRAM Pod Controller Ultimate |
| Derailleur | SRAM X0 Eagle AXS | SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM X0 Eagle | SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | SRAM X0 XO | SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | SRAM X0 | SRAM XX SL |
| Chainring | SRAM X0 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss XCR 1501 Spline | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon Race WT, Maxxis Aspen WT | Maxxis Rekon |
| Hub | DT Swiss 240 | Mavic Infinity |
| Rim | DT Swiss XRC 1501 | Mavic Crossmax |
| Brake | SRAM Level Silver | SRAM Motive 4P Stealth Ultimate |
| Rotor | SRAM HS2 | not listed |
| Handlebar | SystemBar XC-One Flat | not listed |
| Stem | SystemBar XC-One Flat | Onoff S9 Integrated Carbon Handlebar |
| Grips | Cannondale Silicone | Ergon GRX |
| Headset | Acros ICR | Acros IS52/ZS56 |
| Dropper post | Fox Transfer SL Performance Elite | RockShox Reverb AXS |
| Seatpost | Fox Transfer SL | not listed |
| Saddle | Prologo Dimension NDR | fizik Vento Argo X5 |
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