2023 Mondraker Podium R vs 2022 Cannondale Scalpel Carbon
The Cannondale Scalpel Carbon size closest to your M is the L. Compare the L instead
What changes on the Cannondale Scalpel Carbon
Compared with the Mondraker Podium R in M, the Cannondale Scalpel Carbon in XL places the top of the head tube 8 mm higher and 31 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 71 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +8 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +31 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +71 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +6 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Mondraker Podium R, MCannondale Scalpel Carbon, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Mondraker Podium R M | Cannondale Scalpel Carbon XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 444 mm | 475 | +31 mm |
| Stack | 602 mm | 610 | +8 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5° | 68 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5° | 74.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 611mm | 644 | +33 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 mm | 436 | +6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1128 mm | 1199 | +71 mm |
| BB height | 300 mm | 331 | +31 mm |
| Seat tube length | 420 mm | 520 | +100 mm |
| Head tube length | 90 mm | 125 | +35 mm |
| Actual top tube | not listed | 603 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 40 | |
| Standover | not listed | 748 |
Differences are the Cannondale Scalpel Carbon minus the Mondraker Podium R. Full charts: 2023 Mondraker Podium R, 2022 Cannondale Scalpel Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Mondraker Podium RCannondale Scalpel Carbon
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 Podium RR | Cannondale Scalpel CarbonCarbon 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Mondraker Podium 29 Stealth | Cannondale Scalpel |
| Fork | Fox Float FIT4 EVOL Kashima Factory | Lefty Ocho |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano XT |
| Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle | Shimano XT |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano XT |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle | Shimano XT |
| Crankset | TruVativ Stylo | HollowGram |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | Cannondale PressFit30 |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon | not listed |
| Hub | Mavic Boost | not listed |
| Rim | Mavic Crossmax | HollowGram 25 |
| Brake | SRAM Level TLM | Shimano XT |
| Handlebar | Onoff Helium Carbon 0.2 | not listed |
| Stem | Mondraker MDK | not listed |
| Grips | Onoff Desert | ESI Chunky Silicone |
| Headset | Onoff Titan tapered for 1-1/8” to 1-1/2” head tube | not listed |
| Seatpost | Onoff Helium Carbon 0-R VFLEX | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Antares R7 | Prologo Dimension NDR |
| Rear shock | not listed | Fox Float DPS EVOL Performance Elite |
| Pedals | not listed | Not |
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