2027 Specialized Epic Ultralight LTD vs 2026 Mondraker F-Podium RR SL
The XL is the Mondraker F-Podium RR SL size closest to your XL Specialized Epic Ultralight LTD. 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 F-Podium RR SL
Compared with the Specialized Epic Ultralight LTD in XL, the Mondraker F-Podium RR SL in XL places the top of the head tube 17 mm lower and 7 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 19 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −17 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −7 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −19 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −7 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Epic Ultralight LTD, XLMondraker F-Podium RR SL, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Ultralight LTD XL | Mondraker F-Podium RR SL XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 512mm | 505 mm | −7 mm |
| Stack | 639mm | 622.1 mm | −17 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.5° | 66.5° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.5° | 76.2° | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 657.8 mm | |
| Chainstay length | 442mm | 435 mm | −7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1258mm | 1239 mm | −19 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | not listed | |
| BB height | not listed | 335 mm | |
| Standover | 756mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 505mm | 500 mm | −5 mm |
| Fork length | 516mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 150mm | 120 mm | −30 mm |
Differences are the Mondraker F-Podium RR SL minus the Specialized Epic Ultralight LTD. Full charts: 2027 Specialized Epic Ultralight LTD, 2026 Mondraker F-Podium RR SL.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Ultralight LTDMondraker F-Podium RR SL
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 Ultralight LTDS-Works 9 Ultralight LTD | Mondraker F-Podium RR SLRR SL |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Sid SL Ultimate | RockShox SID Flight Attendant Ultimate |
| Rear shock | RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate | RockShox SIDLuxe Flight Attendant Ultimate |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller Ultimate | SRAM Pod Controller Ultimate |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS | SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM CS-1299 | SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission | SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | SRAM SL Eagle | SRAM XX SL |
| Bottom bracket | CeramicSpeed Alpha | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | Roval Control World | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Air Trak | Maxxis Rekon |
| Brake | Trickstuff Piccola | SRAM Motive 4P Stealth Ultimate |
| Handlebar | Roval Control SL | not listed |
| Grips | Supacaz Supalite | Ergon GRX |
| Dropper post | BikeYoke Divine SL | RockShox Reverb AXS |
| Seatpost | Specialized Bike Yoke Divine SL | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized S-Works Power | fizik Vento Argo X5 |
| Frame | not listed | Mondraker F-Podium 29 Stealth |
| Hub | not listed | Mavic Infinity |
| Rim | not listed | Mavic Crossmax |
| Stem | not listed | Onoff S9 Integrated Carbon Handlebar |
| Headset | not listed | Acros IS52/ZS56 |
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