2026 Mondraker F-Podium RR 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 RR 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 RR, MSpecialized Epic 8, S (Low)Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Mondraker F-Podium RR 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 RR. Full charts: 2026 Mondraker F-Podium RR, 2026 Specialized Epic 8.
Where each sits in its class
Mondraker F-Podium RRSpecialized 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 RRRR | 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 | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon | not listed |
| Hub | Mavic Boost | not listed |
| Rim | Mavic Crossmax | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Motive | not listed |
| Handlebar | Onoff S6 Carbon 0.2 | not listed |
| Stem | Onoff S6 6061 T6 Alloy + CNC | not listed |
| Grips | Ergon GRX | not listed |
| Headset | Acros IS52/ZS56 | not listed |
| Dropper post | Onoff Pija dropper internal | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Vento Argo X5 | not listed |
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