Hardtail 2021

[TheRich]

Any comparism between epic and mondraker podium?
I am considering to built some sub 8kg hardtail.

The Mondraker is longer, so it's going to be a little more confidence inspiring and future-proof.

I can see a future where the HT angle is the main difference between enduro and XC bike geometry and reach measurements are so close that they don't matter.

[02GF74]

The Podium doesn’t have the recessed stem anymore

Yes you're right, looks like they dropped it for 2021, I wonder why? Now it looks just like any other bike.

[robbosmans]

Probably just to save weight and cheaper manufacturing, it still looks like a mondraker but the recessed stem was definitely unique and different

[02GF74]

Nope, it is definitely not unique, I first saw it on a Look bike, not sure who had it first mind.
This Look 2012 model, appears to be 26in wheels and seems to have an integrated seat post.
Mondraker is a relatively new brand, founded in 2001

[ome rodriguez]

It's been a while I haven't ridden a MTB and I'm also a sucker for big discounts. My LBS sold me this 2020 Specialized S-Works Epic Hardtail Frameset for $2,000.
The only difference from 2021 is this doesn't come with a seatpost,

[robbosmans]

That’s a great deal!

[02GF74]

Nice colour too, makes a change from black.

[Dalton]

Great bike. I'm looking for an XL epic hardtail frameset if anyone knows of one for sale? They seem to be really hard to find!

[02GF74]

For XL frame you need to be at least 6 ft 2in, I'll keep an eye out but I don't recall seeing one.

[AnkitS]

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