2023 Specialized Epic Expert vs 2024 Mondraker Podium
The S is the Mondraker Podium size closest to your XS Specialized Epic Expert. 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 Expert 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 Expert, XSMondraker Podium, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Expert XS | Mondraker Podium S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 390 | 425 mm | +35 mm |
| Stack | 596 | 598 mm | +2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.5 | 68.5° | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.5 | 74.5° | −2.0° |
| Chainstay length | 433 | 430 mm | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1090 | 1107 mm | +17 mm |
| BB drop | 58 | not listed | |
| BB height | 314 | 300 mm | −14 mm |
| Standover | 740 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 375 | 390 mm | +15 mm |
| Fork length | 505mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95 | 85 mm | −10 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 590 mm |
Differences are the Mondraker Podium minus the Specialized Epic Expert. Full charts: 2023 Specialized Epic Expert, 2024 Mondraker Podium.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic ExpertMondraker 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 ExpertExpert | Mondraker PodiumPodium |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized FACT 11m | Mondraker Podium 29 Stealth |
| Fork | RockShox SID SL BRAIN | RockShox SID SL RL 2P Base |
| Rear shock | RockShox BRAIN | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle AXS Controller | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle AXS | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chainring | SRAM 34T | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | Roval Control | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak, Specialized Renegade | Maxxis Rekon |
| Hub | DT Swiss 350 | Mavic Boost |
| Rim | Roval Control | Mavic CrossMax 29 |
| Brake | SRAM TL, SRAM Level TL | SRAM Level Bronze |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | Onoff Sulfur 0.2 |
| Dropper post | X-Fusion Manic | not listed |
| Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic | Onoff Sulfur 0-R |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | fizik Antares R7 |
| 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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