2024 Mondraker F-Podium R 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 R in M, the Specialized Epic 8 in S (Low) places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 35 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 30 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −35 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −30 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.6°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Mondraker F-Podium R, MSpecialized Epic 8, S (Low)Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Mondraker F-Podium R M | Specialized Epic 8 S (Low) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 455 mm | 420mm | −35 mm |
| Stack | 594.6 mm | 597mm | +2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.5° | 65.9° | −0.6° |
| 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 | 324mm | −11 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440 mm | 390mm | −50 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 R. Full charts: 2024 Mondraker F-Podium R, 2026 Specialized Epic 8.
Where each sits in its class
Mondraker F-Podium RSpecialized 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 RR | Specialized Epic 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Mondraker F-Podium 29 Stealth | not listed |
| Fork | Fox Float GRIP EVOL Performance | not listed |
| Rear shock | Fox Float SL SV EVOL Performance | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon | not listed |
| Hub | Mavic Infinity | not listed |
| Rim | Mavic Crossmax | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Level Bronze | not listed |
| Handlebar | Onoff Sulfur 0.2 | not listed |
| Stem | Mondraker MDK | not listed |
| Grips | Onoff Twin | not listed |
| Dropper post | Onoff Pija dropper internal | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Vento Argo X5 | not listed |
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