2026 Mondraker F-Podium R vs 2026 Specialized Epic 8
The XL is the Specialized Epic 8 size closest to your XL Mondraker F-Podium R. 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 Specialized Epic 8
Compared with the Mondraker F-Podium R in XL, the Specialized Epic 8 in XL places the top of the head tube 6 mm higher and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +6 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +4 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Mondraker F-Podium R, XLSpecialized Epic 8, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Mondraker F-Podium R XL | Specialized Epic 8 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 505 mm | 500mm | −5 mm |
| Stack | 622.1 mm | 628mm | +6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.5° | 66.4° | −0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.2° | 75.5° | −0.7° |
| Effective top tube | 657.8 mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435 mm | 435mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1239 mm | 1243mm | +4 mm |
| BB height | 335 mm | 328mm | −7 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500 mm | 500mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 120 mm | 130mm | +10 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 42mm | |
| Standover | not listed | 774mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 530mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic 8 minus the Mondraker F-Podium R. Full charts: 2026 Mondraker F-Podium R, 2026 Specialized Epic 8.
Where each sits in its class
Mondraker F-Podium RSpecialized Epic 8
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 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Mondraker F-Podium 29 Stealth | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox SID 3P Base | not listed |
| Rear shock | RockShox SID Luxe 3P | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM S1000 Eagle Transmission | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM S1000 Eagle Transmission | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon | not listed |
| Hub | Mavic Boost | not listed |
| Rim | Mavic CrossMax 29 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Motive 4P Stealth Bronze | not listed |
| Handlebar | Onoff S6 0.2 7050 alloy | not listed |
| Stem | Onoff S6 7050 T6 Alloy + CNC | not listed |
| Headset | Acros IS52/ZS56 | not listed |
| Dropper post | Onoff Pija dropper internal | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Vento Argo X5 | not listed |
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