2024 Mondraker Podium RR SL vs 2022 Cannondale Scalpel Carbon
The M is the Cannondale Scalpel Carbon size closest to your S Mondraker Podium RR SL. 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 RR SL in S, the Cannondale Scalpel Carbon in M places the top of the head tube 7 mm lower and 10 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 44 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −7 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +10 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +44 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +6 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Mondraker Podium RR SL, SCannondale Scalpel Carbon, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Mondraker Podium RR SL S | Cannondale Scalpel Carbon M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 425 mm | 435 | +10 mm |
| Stack | 598 mm | 591 | −7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5° | 68 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5° | 74.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 590 mm | 599 | +9 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 mm | 436 | +6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1107 mm | 1151 | +44 mm |
| BB height | 300 mm | 331 | +31 mm |
| Seat tube length | 390 mm | 440 | +50 mm |
| Head tube length | 85 mm | 105 | +20 mm |
| Actual top tube | not listed | 553 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 40 | |
| Standover | not listed | 745 |
Differences are the Cannondale Scalpel Carbon minus the Mondraker Podium RR SL. Full charts: 2024 Mondraker Podium RR SL, 2022 Cannondale Scalpel Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Mondraker Podium RR SLCannondale 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 SLRR SL | Cannondale Scalpel CarbonCarbon 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Mondraker Podium 29 Stealth | Cannondale Scalpel |
| Fork | RockShox SID SL RL 2P Ultimate | Lefty Ocho |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller Ultimate | Shimano XT |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS | Shimano XT |
| Cassette | SRAM XX1 Eagle | Shimano XT |
| Chain | SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission | Shimano XT |
| Crankset | SRAM XX SL | 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 Ultimate | Shimano XT |
| Grips | Mondraker LIZARD DSP 30.3 | 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 Vento Argo X5 | Prologo Dimension NDR |
| Rear shock | not listed | Fox Float DPS EVOL Performance Elite |
| Pedals | not listed | Not |
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