2025 Specialized Epic 8 Pro vs 2026 Mondraker F-Podium RR SL
The Mondraker F-Podium RR SL size closest to your M (Low) is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Mondraker F-Podium RR SL
Compared with the Specialized Epic 8 Pro in M (Low), the Mondraker F-Podium RR SL in XL places the top of the head tube 24 mm higher and 55 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 60 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +24 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +55 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +60 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.6°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Epic 8 Pro, M (Low)Mondraker F-Podium RR SL, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic 8 Pro M (Low) | Mondraker F-Podium RR SL XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 450mm | 505 mm | +55 mm |
| Stack | 598mm | 622.1 mm | +24 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.9° | 66.5° | +0.6° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 76.2° | +0.7° |
| Effective top tube | 605mm | 657.8 mm | +53 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435mm | 435 mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1179mm | 1239 mm | +60 mm |
| BB drop | 44mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 326mm | 335 mm | +9 mm |
| Standover | 760mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 410mm | 500 mm | +90 mm |
| Fork length | 530mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 130mm | 120 mm | −10 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
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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