2026 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
Compared with the Mondraker F-Podium RR SL in M, the Specialized Epic 8 in L places the top of the head tube 15 mm higher and 20 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 33 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +15 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +20 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +33 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 RR SL, MSpecialized Epic 8, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Mondraker F-Podium RR SL M | Specialized Epic 8 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 455 mm | 475mm | +20 mm |
| Stack | 594.6 mm | 610mm | +15 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 | 1210mm | +33 mm |
| BB height | 335 mm | 328mm | −7 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440 mm | 450mm | +10 mm |
| Head tube length | 90 mm | 110mm | +20 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 42mm | |
| Standover | not listed | 769mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 530mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic 8 minus the Mondraker F-Podium RR SL. Full charts: 2026 Mondraker F-Podium RR SL, 2026 Specialized Epic 8.
Where each sits in its class
Mondraker F-Podium RR SLSpecialized 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 SLRR SL | 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 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Motive 4P Stealth Ultimate | not listed |
| Stem | Onoff S9 Integrated Carbon Handlebar | not listed |
| Grips | Ergon GRX | not listed |
| Headset | Acros IS52/ZS56 | not listed |
| Dropper post | RockShox Reverb AXS | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Vento Argo X5 | not listed |
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