2024 Mondraker Podium R vs 2022 Cannondale Scalpel Carbon
The XL is the Cannondale Scalpel Carbon size closest to your XL Mondraker Podium R. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Cannondale Scalpel Carbon
Compared with the Mondraker Podium R in XL, the Cannondale Scalpel Carbon in XL places the top of the head tube 15 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 29 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −15 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +29 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +6 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Mondraker Podium R, XLCannondale Scalpel Carbon, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Mondraker Podium R XL | Cannondale Scalpel Carbon XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 477 mm | 475 | −2 mm |
| Stack | 625 mm | 610 | −15 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5° | 68 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5° | 74.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 650 mm | 644 | −6 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 mm | 436 | +6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1170 mm | 1199 | +29 mm |
| BB height | 300 mm | 331 | +31 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510 mm | 520 | +10 mm |
| Head tube length | 115 mm | 125 | +10 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: 2024 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 | SRAM 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 Silver | 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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