2024 Mondraker F-Podium RR SL 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
- +3 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- +2 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- −0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Mondraker F-Podium RR SL is drawn. The Specialized Epic 8 numbers we have for size M (High) are missing the reach.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Mondraker F-Podium RR SL M | Specialized Epic 8 M (High) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 455 mm | not listed | |
| Stack | 594.6 mm | 598mm | +3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.5° | 66.4° | −0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.2° | 75.5° | −0.7° |
| Effective top tube | 601 mm | 605mm | +4 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 mm | 435mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1177 mm | 1179mm | +2 mm |
| BB height | 335 mm | 331mm | −4 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440 mm | 410mm | −30 mm |
| Head tube length | 90 mm | 95mm | +5 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | not listed | |
| Standover | not listed | 760mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 530mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic 8 minus the Mondraker F-Podium RR SL. Full charts: 2024 Mondraker F-Podium RR SL, 2026 Specialized Epic 8.
Where each sits in its class
Mondraker F-Podium RR SLSpecialized 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-Podium RR SLRR SL | Specialized Epic 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Mondraker F-Podium 29 Stealth | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox SID 3P Ultimate | not listed |
| Rear shock | RockShox SIDluxe 3P 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 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Level Ultimate | not listed |
| Dropper post | RockShox Reverb Stealth AXS | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Vento Argo X5 | not listed |
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