2021 Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro vs 2023 Mondraker Podium
The S is the Mondraker Podium size closest to your M Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro. 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 Hardtail Pro in M, the Mondraker Podium in S places the top of the head tube 10 mm lower and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −10 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −10 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro, MMondraker Podium, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro M | Mondraker Podium S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 430mm | 425 mm | −5 mm |
| Stack | 608mm | 598 mm | −10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5° | 68.5° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74.5° | +0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 430 mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1117mm | 1107 mm | −10 mm |
| BB drop | 63mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 309mm | 300 mm | −9 mm |
| Standover | 792mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | 390 mm | −40 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | 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 Hardtail Pro. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro, 2023 Mondraker Podium.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Hardtail ProMondraker 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 Epic Hardtail ProHardtail Pro | Mondraker PodiumPodium |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID SL BRAIN | RockShox SID SL RL 29 Base |
| Shifter | SRAM AXS Eagle Controller | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle AXS | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM X01 Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | Specialized SRAX X01 Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM X1 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM DUB |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | Maxxis Rekon |
| Hub | DT Swiss 350 | Mavic Boost |
| Rim | Roval Control | Mavic CrossMax 29 |
| Brake | SRAM TLM | SRAM Level TL |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Expert | fizik Antares R7 |
| Frame | not listed | Mondraker Podium 29 Stealth |
| 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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