2026 Giant XTC Advanced 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 29 in M, the Mondraker Podium RR in S places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −6 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −10 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +1 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Giant XTC Advanced 29, MMondraker Podium RR, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Giant XTC Advanced 29 M | Mondraker Podium RR S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 435 | 425 mm | −10 mm |
| Stack | 604 | 598 mm | −6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 68.5° | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74.5° | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 614 | 590 mm | −24 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 430 mm | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1106 | 1107 mm | +1 mm |
| BB drop | 58 | not listed | |
| Standover | 764 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 431 | 390 mm | −41 mm |
| Head tube length | 95 | 85 mm | −10 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 300 mm |
Differences are the Mondraker Podium RR minus the Giant XTC Advanced 29. Full charts: 2026 Giant XTC Advanced 29, 2026 Mondraker Podium RR.
Where each sits in its class
Giant XTC Advanced 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 29Advanced 29 1 | Mondraker Podium RRRR |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Giant XTC | Mondraker Podium 29 Stealth |
| Fork | Fox 32 Factory | RockShox SID SL Flight Attendant Ultimate |
| Shifter | Shimano XT M8100 | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100 SGS | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7100 | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | KMC X-12 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | Shimano XT M8120 | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Wheelset | Giant XCR 2 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon Race | Maxxis Rekon |
| Brake | Shimano Deore XT | SRAM Motive 4P Stealth Bronze |
| Rotor | Giant TR55 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact XC 35 | Onoff S6 Carbon 0.2 |
| Stem | Giant Contact SL XC | Onoff S6 6061 T6 Alloy + CNC |
| Grips | Giant XC Pro | Ergon GRX |
| Dropper post | Giant Contact Switch Core | not listed |
| Saddle | Giant Grit SL | fizik Vento Argo X5 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Hub | not listed | Mavic Boost |
| Rim | not listed | Mavic Crossmax |
| Headset | not listed | Onoff IS42/IS52 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Onoff S9 Carbon 0-R |
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