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2026 Mondraker F-Podium R vs 2027 Specialized Epic Ultralight LTD

The Specialized Epic Ultralight LTD size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead

What changes on the Specialized Epic Ultralight LTD

Compared with the Mondraker F-Podium R in M, the Specialized Epic Ultralight LTD in L places the top of the head tube 17 mm higher and 32 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 40 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+17 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+32 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+40 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+3 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2026 Mondraker F-Podium R (M) and 2027 Specialized Epic Ultralight LTD (L), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Mondraker F-Podium R is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Epic Ultralight LTD is the colored outline on top.J 1177

Mondraker F-Podium R, MSpecialized Epic Ultralight LTD, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementMondraker F-Podium R MSpecialized Epic Ultralight LTD LDifference
Reach455 mm487mm+32 mm
Stack594.6 mm612mm+17 mm
Head tube angle66.5°66.5°±0.0°
Seat tube angle76.2°76.5°+0.3°
Effective top tube601 mmnot listed
Chainstay length435 mm438mm+3 mm
Wheelbase1177 mm1217mm+40 mm
BB height335 mmnot listed
Seat tube length440 mm455mm+15 mm
Head tube length90 mm120mm+30 mm
BB dropnot listednot listed
Standovernot listed749mm
Fork lengthnot listed516mm

Differences are the Specialized Epic Ultralight LTD minus the Mondraker F-Podium R. Full charts: 2026 Mondraker F-Podium R, 2027 Specialized Epic Ultralight LTD.

Where each sits in its class

Mondraker F-Podium RSpecialized Epic Ultralight LTD

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.

PartMondraker F-Podium RRSpecialized Epic Ultralight LTDS-Works 9 Ultralight LTD
FrameMondraker F-Podium 29 Stealthnot listed
ForkRockShox SID 3P BaseRockShox Sid SL Ultimate
Rear shockRockShox SID Luxe 3PRockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate
ShifterSRAM Pod ControllerSRAM Pod Controller Ultimate
DerailleurSRAM S1000 Eagle TransmissionSRAM XX SL Eagle AXS
CassetteSRAM Eagle 70 TransmissionSRAM CS-1299
ChainSRAM GX Eagle TransmissionSRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission
CranksetSRAM S1000 Eagle TransmissionSRAM SL Eagle
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBCeramicSpeed Alpha
TireMaxxis RekonSpecialized Air Trak
HubMavic Boostnot listed
RimMavic CrossMax 29not listed
BrakeSRAM Motive 4P Stealth BronzeTrickstuff Piccola
HandlebarOnoff S6 0.2 7050 alloyRoval Control SL
StemOnoff S6 7050 T6 Alloy + CNCnot listed
HeadsetAcros IS52/ZS56not listed
Dropper postOnoff Pija dropper internalBikeYoke Divine SL
Saddlefizik Vento Argo X5Specialized S-Works Power
Wheelsetnot listedRoval Control World
Gripsnot listedSupacaz Supalite
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized Bike Yoke Divine SL

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