2025 Specialized Epic 8 Pro vs 2026 Mondraker F-Podium RR SL
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Mondraker F-Podium RR SL
- Frame stack
- −3 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- −2 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Epic 8 Pro numbers we have for size M are missing the reach and head angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic 8 Pro M | Mondraker F-Podium RR SL M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | not listed | 455 mm | |
| Stack | 598 | 594.6 mm | −3 mm |
| Head tube angle | not listed | 66.5° | |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5 | 76.2° | +0.7° |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 601 mm | |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 435 mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1179 | 1177 mm | −2 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | not listed | |
| BB height | not listed | 335 mm | |
| Standover | 760 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 440 mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 130 | 90 mm | −40 mm |
Differences are the Mondraker F-Podium RR SL minus the Specialized Epic 8 Pro. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Epic 8 Pro, 2026 Mondraker F-Podium RR SL.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic 8 ProMondraker F-Podium RR SL
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.
| Part | Specialized Epic 8 ProPro | Mondraker F-Podium RR SLRR SL |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized FACT 11m Carbon | Mondraker F-Podium 29 Stealth |
| Fork | RockShox SID Ultimate | RockShox SID Flight Attendant Ultimate |
| Rear shock | RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate | RockShox SIDLuxe Flight Attendant Ultimate |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller | SRAM Pod Controller Ultimate |
| Derailleur | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | SRAM X0 Eagle | SRAM XX SL |
| Chainring | 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, DT Swiss 350 Straight-Pull | Mavic Infinity |
| Rim | Roval Control | Mavic Crossmax |
| Brake | SRAM Level Stealth Silver, SRAM Level | SRAM Motive 4P Stealth Ultimate |
| Rotor | SRAM Level | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized S-Works XC Mini Rise | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Pro SL | Onoff S9 Integrated Carbon Handlebar |
| Grips | SRAM Slip | Ergon GRX |
| Dropper post | BikeYoke Divine | RockShox Reverb AXS |
| Seatpost | BikeYoke Divine SL | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Expert | fizik Vento Argo X5 |
| Headset | not listed | Acros IS52/ZS56 |
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