Mondraker Podium RR SL 2025 Hardtail Mountain Bike
Pure Cross Country Speed in a Premium Carbon Hardtail
The Mondraker Podium RR SL 2025 is built for riders who want one thing above everything else: outright cross country speed. It combines Mondraker’s ultra-light Stealth Air carbon hardtail frame with a race-ready Fox 32 Step Cast Factory fork, SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS T-Type drivetrain and premium carbon finishing kit for a seriously high-end XC build.
This is a bike aimed at riders who want fast acceleration, direct power transfer and a sharp, efficient ride feel. With 29er wheels, XC Forward Geometry and a stripped-back race spec, the Podium RR SL is made for riders who care about covering ground quickly and getting the most out of every pedal stroke.
Key Features
- Podium 29 Stealth Air Carbon frame
- XC Forward Geometry
- Fox 32 Step Cast Float SL Factory Kashima fork
- 100mm front travel
- SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS T-Type wireless drivetrain
- Trickstuff Piccola Carbon brakes
- DT Swiss XRC1200 Carbon Spline 29 wheelset
- Integrated OnOff S9 carbon cockpit
- 29" race-ready wheel setup
- Claimed weight of 7.9kg
Why It Stands Out
The Podium RR SL is all about giving hardtail XC riders the sharpest, fastest ride possible. The frame is built around low weight and race efficiency, while the premium Fox, SRAM, Trickstuff and DT Swiss parts package gives it the kind of spec you would expect on a serious top-end race bike.
It is also a very clean build. Carbon wheels, carbon cockpit, carbon seatpost and wireless SRAM shifting all add to that premium feel, while Mondraker’s geometry keeps the handling quick without taking away stability when the pace rises.
Specifications
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | Mondraker Podium RR SL 2025 |
| Price | £9,499 |
| Frame | Podium 29 Stealth Air Carbon, XC Forward Geometry, BSA bottom bracket, tapered head tube, HHG internal cable routing, Boost 12x148mm rear axle, dedicated 1x drivetrain design, Flatmount brake compatible |
| Frame Sizes | S / M / L / XL |
| Fork | Fox 32 Step Cast Float SL Factory Kashima, GRIP SL, 100mm, 44mm offset |
| Front Travel | 100mm |
| Wheel Size | 29" |
| Headset | Onoff IS42 / IS52, sealed bearings |
| Handlebar / Stem | OnOff S9 Integrated Carbon Handlebar, 760mm, size-specific stem length and rise |
| Grips | Ergon GXR |
| Seatpost | Onoff S9 Carbon 0-R, 27.2mm |
| Saddle | Fizik Vento Argo 00 Carbon |
| Front Brake | Trickstuff Piccola Carbon, 160mm Galfer Wave Centerlock rotor |
| Rear Brake | Trickstuff Piccola Carbon, 160mm Galfer Wave Centerlock rotor |
| Brake Lever | Trickstuff Piccola Carbon with carbon lever |
| Rims | DT Swiss XRC1200 Carbon Spline 29, 30mm internal width, hookless, tubeless ready |
| Spokes | DT aerolite Straightpull |
| Front Hub | DT 180, Boost 15x110mm, IS 6-bolt |
| Rear Hub | DT 180, Boost 12x148mm, 36T Ratchet EXP, Centerlock, XD freehub |
| Front Tyre | Maxxis Aspen ST 29x2.40, Maxx Speed, EXO, tubeless ready, 170TPI |
| Rear Tyre | Maxxis Aspen ST 29x2.40, Maxx Speed, EXO, tubeless ready, 170TPI |
| Crankset | SRAM XX SL Carbon Eagle T-Type, Boost, DUB, direct mount |
| Chainring | 34T X-SYNC 2 |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB BSA, 73mm |
| Chain | SRAM XX SL Eagle T-Type, 12-speed |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS T-Type, 12-speed |
| Shifter | SRAM Eagle AXS Pod Ultimate, 12-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM XS-1299, 10-52T, T-Type, 12-speed |
| Claimed Weight | 7.9kg |
Geometry Highlights
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Head Angle | 68.5° |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73° |
| Effective Seat Tube Angle | 74.5° |
| Chainstay Length | 430mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 300mm |
| Reach | 425mm (S) / 444mm (M) / 463mm (L) / 477mm (XL) |
| Stack | 598mm (S) / 602mm (M) / 611mm (L) / 625mm (XL) |
| Wheelbase | 1107mm (S) / 1128mm (M) / 1150mm (L) / 1170mm (XL) |
The Podium RR SL is a pure XC race hardtail, so everything about the build is focused on speed, low weight and direct ride feel rather than comfort or trail-bike versatility.