2021 Specialized Epic vs 2023 Mondraker Podium
The S is the Mondraker Podium size closest to your XS Specialized Epic. 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 Mondraker Podium
Compared with the Specialized Epic in XS, the Mondraker Podium in S places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 35 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 17 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +35 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +17 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Epic, XSMondraker Podium, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic XS | Mondraker Podium S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 390mm | 425 mm | +35 mm |
| Stack | 596mm | 598 mm | +2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.5° | 68.5° | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.5° | 74.5° | −2.0° |
| Chainstay length | 433mm | 430 mm | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1090mm | 1107 mm | +17 mm |
| BB drop | 58mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 314mm | 300 mm | −14 mm |
| Standover | 740mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 375mm | 390 mm | +15 mm |
| Fork length | 505mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 85 mm | −10 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 590 mm |
Differences are the Mondraker Podium minus the Specialized Epic. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Epic, 2023 Mondraker Podium.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized EpicMondraker Podium
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 | Specialized EpicS-Works | Mondraker PodiumPodium |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID SL BRAIN | RockShox SID SL RL 29 Base |
| Rear shock | RockShox BRAIN | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM AXS Eagle Controller | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM XX1 Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | Quarq XX1 Eagle Power Meter | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | Roval Control SL | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | Maxxis Rekon |
| Brake | SRAM Ultimate | SRAM Level TL |
| Saddle | Specialized S-Works Power | fizik Antares R7 |
| Frame | not listed | Mondraker Podium 29 Stealth |
| Hub | not listed | Mavic Boost |
| Rim | not listed | Mavic CrossMax 29 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Onoff Sulfur 0.2 |
| Stem | not listed | Mondraker MDK |
| Grips | not listed | Onoff Twin |
| Headset | not listed | Onoff Titan tapered for 1-1/8” to 1-1/2” head tube |
| Seatpost | not listed | Onoff Sulfur 0-R |
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