2026 Giant XTC SLR 29 vs 2026 Mondraker Podium RR
The S is the Mondraker Podium RR size closest to your S Giant XTC SLR 29. 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 Podium RR
Compared with the Giant XTC SLR 29 in S, the Mondraker Podium RR in S places the top of the head tube 9 mm lower and 4 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −9 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +4 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −10 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −10 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Giant XTC SLR 29, SMondraker Podium RR, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Giant XTC SLR 29 S | Mondraker Podium RR S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 421 | 425 mm | +4 mm |
| Stack | 607 | 598 mm | −9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 68.5° | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.0 | 74.5° | +0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 440 | 430 mm | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1117 | 1107 mm | −10 mm |
| BB drop | 58 | not listed | |
| Standover | 727 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 380 | 390 mm | +10 mm |
| Head tube length | 95 | 85 mm | −10 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 590 mm | |
| BB height | not listed | 300 mm |
Differences are the Mondraker Podium RR minus the Giant XTC SLR 29. Full charts: 2026 Giant XTC SLR 29, 2026 Mondraker Podium RR.
Where each sits in its class
Giant XTC SLR 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 SLR 29SLR 29 1 | Mondraker Podium RRRR |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Giant XTC | Mondraker Podium 29 Stealth |
| Fork | Giant Crest | RockShox SID SL Flight Attendant Ultimate |
| Shifter | Shimano SLX M7100 | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | Shimano SLX M7100 | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | KMC X-12 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | Shimano SLX | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Wheelset | Giant XCT | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Recon Race | Maxxis Rekon |
| Brake | Shimano MT500 | SRAM Motive 4P Stealth Bronze |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Giant Connect XC | Onoff S6 Carbon 0.2 |
| Stem | Giant Contact | Onoff S6 6061 T6 Alloy + CNC |
| Grips | Giant Sole-O | Ergon GRX |
| Dropper post | Giant Contact Switch Core | not listed |
| Saddle | Giant ErgoContact Trail | 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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