2024 Mondraker F-Podium vs 2026 Specialized Epic 8
The S is the Specialized Epic 8 size closest to your S Mondraker F-Podium. 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 Specialized Epic 8
Compared with the Mondraker F-Podium in S, the Specialized Epic 8 in S places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −10 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −5 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Mondraker F-Podium, SSpecialized Epic 8, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Mondraker F-Podium S | Specialized Epic 8 S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 430 mm | 420mm | −10 mm |
| Stack | 594.6 mm | 597mm | +2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.5° | 66.4° | −0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.2° | 76° | −0.2° |
| Effective top tube | 576 mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435 mm | 435mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1152 mm | 1147mm | −5 mm |
| BB height | 335 mm | 324mm | −11 mm |
| Seat tube length | 410 mm | 390mm | −20 mm |
| Head tube length | 90 mm | 92mm | +2 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 46mm | |
| Standover | not listed | 755mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 530mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic 8 minus the Mondraker F-Podium. Full charts: 2024 Mondraker F-Podium, 2026 Specialized Epic 8.
Where each sits in its class
Mondraker F-PodiumSpecialized Epic 8
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 | Mondraker F-PodiumF-Podium | Specialized Epic 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Mondraker F-Podium 29 Stealth | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox SID 3P Base | not listed |
| Rear shock | RockShox SID Luxe 3P | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM SX Eagle | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM NX Eagle | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM NX Eagle | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon | not listed |
| Hub | Mavic Boost | not listed |
| Rim | Mavic CrossMax 29 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Level T | not listed |
| Handlebar | Onoff Sulfur 0.2 | not listed |
| Stem | Mondraker MDK | not listed |
| Seatpost | Onoff Sulfur 0-R | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Vento Argo X5 | not listed |
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