2024 Mondraker F-Podium Unlimited Flight Attendant 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
Compared with the Mondraker F-Podium Unlimited Flight Attendant in M, the Specialized Epic 8 in XL places the top of the head tube 33 mm higher and 45 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 66 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +33 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +45 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +66 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Mondraker F-Podium Unlimited Flight Attendant, MSpecialized Epic 8, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Mondraker F-Podium Unlimited Flight Attendant M | Specialized Epic 8 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 455 mm | 500mm | +45 mm |
| Stack | 594.6 mm | 628mm | +33 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.5° | 66.4° | −0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.2° | 75.5° | −0.7° |
| Effective top tube | 601 mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435 mm | 435mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1177 mm | 1243mm | +66 mm |
| BB height | 335 mm | 328mm | −7 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440 mm | 500mm | +60 mm |
| Head tube length | 90 mm | 130mm | +40 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 42mm | |
| Standover | not listed | 774mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 530mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic 8 minus the Mondraker F-Podium Unlimited Flight Attendant. Full charts: 2024 Mondraker F-Podium Unlimited Flight Attendant, 2026 Specialized Epic 8.
Where each sits in its class
Mondraker F-Podium Unlimited Flight AttendantSpecialized 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-Podium Unlimited Flight AttendantUnlimited Flight Attendant | Specialized Epic 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Mondraker F-Podium 29 Stealth | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox SID Flight Attendant Ultimate | not listed |
| Rear shock | RockShox SIDLuxe Flight Attendant Ultimate | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller Ultimate | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM XX SL | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon | not listed |
| Hub | Mavic Infinity | not listed |
| Rim | Mavic CrossMax SL Ultimate 29 Boost | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Level Ultimate | not listed |
| Grips | Onoff Desert | not listed |
| Dropper post | RockShox Reverb Stealth AXS | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Vento Argo X5 | not listed |
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