2023 Specialized Epic Comp vs 2024 Mondraker Podium
The L is the Mondraker Podium size closest to your L Specialized Epic Comp. 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 Comp in L, the Mondraker Podium in L places the top of the head tube 6 mm higher and 7 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 29 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +6 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −7 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −29 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Epic Comp, LMondraker Podium, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Comp L | Mondraker Podium L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 470mm | 463 mm | −7 mm |
| Stack | 605mm | 611 mm | +6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.5° | 68.5° | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 74.5° | −1.0° |
| Chainstay length | 433mm | 430 mm | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1179mm | 1150 mm | −29 mm |
| BB drop | 48mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 324mm | 300 mm | −24 mm |
| Standover | 776mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 470mm | 470 mm | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 505mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 115mm | 100 mm | −15 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 632 mm |
Differences are the Mondraker Podium minus the Specialized Epic Comp. Full charts: 2023 Specialized Epic Comp, 2024 Mondraker Podium.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic CompMondraker 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 CompComp | Mondraker PodiumPodium |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID SL | RockShox SID SL RL 2P Base |
| Rear shock | RockShox BRAIN | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM GX | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM X1000 Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM DUB |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak, Specialized Renegade | Maxxis Rekon |
| Brake | SRAM TL | SRAM Level Bronze |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | Onoff Sulfur 0.2 |
| Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic | Onoff Sulfur 0-R |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | fizik Antares R7 |
| Frame | not listed | Mondraker Podium 29 Stealth |
| Hub | not listed | Mavic Boost |
| Rim | not listed | Mavic CrossMax 29 |
| 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 |
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