2024 Mondraker F-Podium vs 2026 Specialized Epic 8
The Specialized Epic 8 size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Specialized Epic 8
- Frame stack
- +2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- −30 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Mondraker F-Podium is drawn. The Specialized Epic 8 numbers we have for size S (High) are missing the reach.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Mondraker F-Podium M | Specialized Epic 8 S (High) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 455 mm | not listed | |
| 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 | 601 mm | 569mm | −32 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 mm | 435mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1177 mm | 1147mm | −30 mm |
| BB height | 335 mm | 329mm | −6 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440 mm | 390mm | −50 mm |
| Head tube length | 90 mm | 92mm | +2 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | not listed | |
| 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
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.
| 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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