2025 Giant XTC Advanced SL 29 vs 2026 Mondraker Podium RR
The Mondraker Podium RR size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Mondraker Podium RR
Compared with the Giant XTC Advanced SL 29 in M, the Mondraker Podium RR in XL places the top of the head tube 21 mm higher and 42 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 64 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +21 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +42 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +64 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Giant XTC Advanced SL 29, MMondraker Podium RR, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Giant XTC Advanced SL 29 M | Mondraker Podium RR XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 435 | 477 mm | +42 mm |
| Stack | 604 | 625 mm | +21 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5° | 68.5° | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 74.5° | +1.0° |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 430 mm | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1106 | 1170 mm | +64 mm |
| BB drop | 58 | not listed | |
| Standover | 764 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 431 | 510 mm | +79 mm |
| Head tube length | 95 | 115 mm | +20 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 650 mm | |
| BB height | not listed | 300 mm |
Differences are the Mondraker Podium RR minus the Giant XTC Advanced SL 29. Full charts: 2025 Giant XTC Advanced SL 29, 2026 Mondraker Podium RR.
Where each sits in its class
Giant XTC Advanced SL 29Mondraker Podium RR
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 | Giant XTC Advanced SL 29Advanced SL 29 | Mondraker Podium RRRR |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Giant Advanced SL-Grade | Mondraker Podium 29 Stealth |
| Fork | not listed | RockShox SID SL Flight Attendant Ultimate |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Rekon |
| Hub | not listed | Mavic Boost |
| Rim | not listed | Mavic Crossmax |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM Motive 4P Stealth Bronze |
| Handlebar | not listed | Onoff S6 Carbon 0.2 |
| Stem | not listed | Onoff S6 6061 T6 Alloy + CNC |
| Grips | not listed | Ergon GRX |
| Headset | not listed | Onoff IS42/IS52 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Onoff S9 Carbon 0-R |
| Saddle | not listed | fizik Vento Argo X5 |
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