2026 Mondraker F-Podium RR vs 2027 Specialized Epic Ultralight LTD
The Specialized Epic Ultralight LTD size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Specialized Epic Ultralight LTD
Compared with the Mondraker F-Podium RR in M, the Specialized Epic Ultralight LTD in S places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and 28 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 35 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −6 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −28 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −35 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Mondraker F-Podium RR, MSpecialized Epic Ultralight LTD, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Mondraker F-Podium RR M | Specialized Epic Ultralight LTD S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 455 mm | 427mm | −28 mm |
| Stack | 594.6 mm | 589mm | −6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.5° | 66.5° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.2° | 76.5° | +0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 601 mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435 mm | 435mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1177 mm | 1142mm | −35 mm |
| BB height | 335 mm | not listed | |
| 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 | 740mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 516mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic Ultralight LTD minus the Mondraker F-Podium RR. Full charts: 2026 Mondraker F-Podium RR, 2027 Specialized Epic Ultralight LTD.
Where each sits in its class
Mondraker F-Podium RRSpecialized Epic Ultralight LTD
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 RRRR | Specialized Epic Ultralight LTDS-Works 9 Ultralight LTD |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Mondraker F-Podium 29 Stealth | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox SID Flight Attendant Ultimate | RockShox Sid SL Ultimate |
| Rear shock | RockShox SIDLuxe Flight Attendant Ultimate | RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller | SRAM Pod Controller Ultimate |
| Derailleur | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | SRAM CS-1299 |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | SRAM SL Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | CeramicSpeed Alpha |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon | Specialized Air Trak |
| Hub | Mavic Boost | not listed |
| Rim | Mavic Crossmax | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Motive | Trickstuff Piccola |
| Handlebar | Onoff S6 Carbon 0.2 | Roval Control SL |
| Stem | Onoff S6 6061 T6 Alloy + CNC | not listed |
| Grips | Ergon GRX | Supacaz Supalite |
| Headset | Acros IS52/ZS56 | not listed |
| Dropper post | Onoff Pija dropper internal | BikeYoke Divine SL |
| Saddle | fizik Vento Argo X5 | Specialized S-Works Power |
| Wheelset | not listed | Roval Control World |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Bike Yoke Divine SL |
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