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2021 Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro vs 2023 Mondraker Podium

The Mondraker Podium size closest to your M is the S. Compare the S instead

What changes on the Mondraker Podium

Compared with the Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro in M, the Mondraker Podium in M places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and 14 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−6 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+14 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+11 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2021 Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro (M) and 2023 Mondraker Podium (M), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Mondraker Podium is the colored outline on top.J 1117

Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro, MMondraker Podium, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Epic Hardtail Pro MMondraker Podium MDifference
Reach430mm444 mm+14 mm
Stack608mm602 mm−6 mm
Head tube angle68.5°68.5°±0.0°
Seat tube angle74°74.5°+0.5°
Chainstay length430mm430 mm±0 mm
Wheelbase1117mm1128 mm+11 mm
BB drop63mmnot listed
BB height309mm300 mm−9 mm
Standover792mmnot listed
Seat tube length430mm420 mm−10 mm
Fork length506mmnot listed
Head tube length95mm90 mm−5 mm
Effective top tubenot listed611mm

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

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSpecialized Epic Hardtail ProHardtail ProMondraker PodiumPodium
ForkRockShox SID SL BRAINRockShox SID SL RL 29 Base
ShifterSRAM AXS Eagle ControllerSRAM GX Eagle
DerailleurSRAM X01 Eagle AXSSRAM GX Eagle
CassetteSRAM X01 EagleSRAM GX Eagle
ChainSpecialized SRAX X01 EagleSRAM NX Eagle
CranksetSRAM X1SRAM GX Eagle
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBSRAM DUB
TireSpecialized Fast TrakMaxxis Rekon
HubDT Swiss 350Mavic Boost
RimRoval ControlMavic CrossMax 29
BrakeSRAM TLMSRAM Level TL
SaddleSpecialized Power Expertfizik Antares R7
Framenot listedMondraker Podium 29 Stealth
Handlebarnot listedOnoff Sulfur 0.2
Stemnot listedMondraker MDK
Gripsnot listedOnoff Twin
Headsetnot listedOnoff Titan tapered for 1-1/8” to 1-1/2” head tube
Seatpostnot listedOnoff Sulfur 0-R

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