2024 Mondraker F-Podium Rs vs 2026 Specialized Epic 8
The Specialized Epic 8 size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Specialized Epic 8
- Frame stack
- +33 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- +66 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Mondraker F-Podium Rs is drawn. The Specialized Epic 8 numbers we have for size XL (High) are missing the reach.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Mondraker F-Podium Rs M | Specialized Epic 8 XL (High) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 455 mm | not listed | |
| Stack | 594.6 mm | 628mm | +33 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.5° | 66.4° | −0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.2° | 75.5° | −0.7° |
| Effective top tube | 601 mm | 662mm | +61 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 mm | 435mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1177 mm | 1243mm | +66 mm |
| BB height | 335 mm | 333mm | −2 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440 mm | 500mm | +60 mm |
| Head tube length | 90 mm | 130mm | +40 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | not listed | |
| Standover | not listed | 774mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 530mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic 8 minus the Mondraker F-Podium Rs. Full charts: 2024 Mondraker F-Podium Rs, 2026 Specialized Epic 8.
Where each sits in its class
Mondraker F-Podium RsSpecialized Epic 8
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 | Mondraker F-Podium RsRs | Specialized Epic 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Mondraker F-Podium 29 Stealth | not listed |
| Fork | Fox Float GRIP EVOL Performance | not listed |
| Rear shock | Fox Float SL SV EVOL Performance | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle AXS | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon | not listed |
| Hub | Mavic Infinity | not listed |
| Rim | Mavic CrossMax XL | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Level Bronze | not listed |
| Handlebar | Onoff Sulfur 0.2 | not listed |
| Stem | Mondraker MDK | not listed |
| Grips | Onoff Twin | not listed |
| Dropper post | Onoff Pija dropper internal | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Vento Argo X5 | not listed |
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