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 XL (High) places the top of the head tube 44 mm higher and 62 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 81 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +44 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +62 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +81 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.4°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +7 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Mondraker F-Podium R, MSpecialized Epic Ultralight LTD, XL (High)Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Mondraker F-Podium R M | Specialized Epic Ultralight LTD XL (High) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 455 mm | 517mm | +62 mm |
| Stack | 594.6 mm | 639mm | +44 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.5° | 66.9° | +0.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.2° | 76.5° | +0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 601 mm | 664mm | +63 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 mm | 442mm | +7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1177 mm | 1258mm | +81 mm |
| BB height | 335 mm | 330mm | −5 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440 mm | 505mm | +65 mm |
| Head tube length | 90 mm | 150mm | +60 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 40mm | |
| Standover | not listed | 756mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 516mm |
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
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 RR | Specialized Epic Ultralight LTDS-Works 9 Ultralight LTD |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Mondraker F-Podium 29 Stealth | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox SID 3P Base | RockShox Sid SL Ultimate |
| Rear shock | RockShox SID Luxe 3P | RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller | SRAM Pod Controller Ultimate |
| Derailleur | SRAM S1000 Eagle Transmission | SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | SRAM CS-1299 |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | SRAM S1000 Eagle Transmission | SRAM SL Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | CeramicSpeed Alpha |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon | Specialized Air Trak |
| Hub | Mavic Boost | not listed |
| Rim | Mavic CrossMax 29 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Motive 4P Stealth Bronze | Trickstuff Piccola |
| Handlebar | Onoff S6 0.2 7050 alloy | Roval Control SL |
| Stem | Onoff S6 7050 T6 Alloy + CNC | not listed |
| Headset | Acros IS52/ZS56 | not listed |
| Dropper post | Onoff Pija dropper internal | BikeYoke Divine SL |
| Saddle | fizik Vento Argo X5 | Specialized S-Works Power |
| Wheelset | not listed | Roval Control World |
| Grips | not listed | Supacaz Supalite |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Bike Yoke Divine SL |
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