I think this new category of XC/Downcountry bikes that come with 120mm forks and 66.5* or steeper HTA are amazing. The Spur, Epic 8, Scalpel, are some other examples that are very good. Very light-weight bikes with 110-120mm of travel, near Trailbike geometry, and fast-rolling tires make excellent Trailbikes if you don't ride a lot of black trails. And if you install more aggressive Downcountry tires, they are surprisingly capable. These are not the XC bikes of 5 years ago. If you can, you should have an XC/Downcountry bike in your stable. When I bought my 110/120mm travel Epic Evo, I didn't expect to ride it as much as I do. It has opened up a lot of rides where I mix pavement, gravel, and single track into one ride. With tires like the 2.2 Race King, 2.35 Thunder Burt, 2.4 Peyote, or 47mm Pathfinder these bikes roll very fast, even on pavement.
Nice job filling in! You guys have very similar speech cadences and mannerisms so I just settled in like normal. I'm a hardtail for life 56yr old dude, but if I ever went over to the soft side it would be an XC bike with a trail cockpit (no downcou.. word here) as that is the type of riding I love. Mondrakers are so gorgeous, well, except for the cable routing that is.
@@bikersedge 🤣 I thought that might be the case, but didn't want to assume. You guys are both very relaxed in front of the camera and have a great way of verbalizing your ride thoughts better than any others that I have seen. Get yourself healed up and next time, don't crash. 🙃
Awesome review, kept the same BE style without hating on XC bikes...a little confusing but it works I think??? Sounds like a ripper and is a gorgeous looking bike. Would love to demo it some day when it's time to move on from my Blur TR.
Yet another great review. I own and ride a Ripmo, but I've always loved the Mondraker brand. This bike looks like a really fun time!!! Also, bummer about Connor......DOAH!
Compared to the Exie the rear suspension seems a little more supple and the extra slackness is noticeable. The Exie is a ton of fun but personally I think this is even better executed.
Another great review! (I agree with the others on this post, you two are very similar in delivery.) I'd be curious on how the Mondraker F Podium compares to the Pivot Mach 4 SL?
Great Review. Glad to see an XC rig use a suspension system that is NOT flex stay. Good to have options and choices. I wonder if the Exie will still go with a DW Link, or if they too will go Flex Stay. How does the F Podium compare to the Spur and Element? So many good bikes as of late!
The Spur and Element are definitely a step more trail. The F-Podium with the right setup might blur the line a bit but in the end geo and travel will limit it compared to those. But, it’s definitely faster up.
I have a sweet spot for Mondraker I still have my 12 yrs old summum frame as a decoration in the basement, anyway this isn't THE bike for me but I have an itch to try it. Not that would happen by chance Mondrakers are pretty scarce where I come from 😅
wait, are zack and connor (conor?) brothers? if not, you sure could be. also, thumbs up for the return of 'other guys' to the presentation lineup--always in favor of that scenario in general.
My Blur TR is an absolute blast! Anyone that hasn’t ridden a modern xc bike is missing out. Little bikes are capable as all get out, fast as hell, and damn fun.
Still a well done review of the bike even if Conor isnt on camera
Zach did a great job!
I think this new category of XC/Downcountry bikes that come with 120mm forks and 66.5* or steeper HTA are amazing. The Spur, Epic 8, Scalpel, are some other examples that are very good. Very light-weight bikes with 110-120mm of travel, near Trailbike geometry, and fast-rolling tires make excellent Trailbikes if you don't ride a lot of black trails. And if you install more aggressive Downcountry tires, they are surprisingly capable. These are not the XC bikes of 5 years ago. If you can, you should have an XC/Downcountry bike in your stable. When I bought my 110/120mm travel Epic Evo, I didn't expect to ride it as much as I do. It has opened up a lot of rides where I mix pavement, gravel, and single track into one ride. With tires like the 2.2 Race King, 2.35 Thunder Burt, 2.4 Peyote, or 47mm Pathfinder these bikes roll very fast, even on pavement.
@@marksandoval5361 great versatile bikes!
Intense have been doing this for years. See Sniper T.
Nice job filling in! You guys have very similar speech cadences and mannerisms so I just settled in like normal. I'm a hardtail for life 56yr old dude, but if I ever went over to the soft side it would be an XC bike with a trail cockpit (no downcou.. word here) as that is the type of riding I love. Mondrakers are so gorgeous, well, except for the cable routing that is.
@@ThunderStruckMTB everyone thinks Zach is my much much older brother. Turns out we’re not at all related.
@@bikersedge I was just about to ask if you two are brothers 😆
He’s probably glad he’s not related to me.
@@bikersedge 🤣 I thought that might be the case, but didn't want to assume. You guys are both very relaxed in front of the camera and have a great way of verbalizing your ride thoughts better than any others that I have seen. Get yourself healed up and next time, don't crash. 🙃
@@ThunderStruckMTB I’m going to do my best to avoid a repeat performance
Awesome review, kept the same BE style without hating on XC bikes...a little confusing but it works I think??? Sounds like a ripper and is a gorgeous looking bike. Would love to demo it some day when it's time to move on from my Blur TR.
@@SkiRidesMTB no hate for XC bikes here!
Yeah agree, awesome chill honest dude. Thanks for just loving all bikes ❤
Yet another great review. I own and ride a Ripmo, but I've always loved the Mondraker brand. This bike looks like a really fun time!!! Also, bummer about Connor......DOAH!
@@micheandmikey probably the most fun time of all the new XC bikes!
Just bought the Oiz. Changed the saddle and shorter cranks. Pretty happy with the bike, after 2 rides.
@@AppleJack76 nice! Enjoy!
Curious, how's it compare with the Exie? Zach, great job subbing for Conor!
Careful with the compliments! They’ll go to his head.
Compared to the Exie the rear suspension seems a little more supple and the extra slackness is noticeable. The Exie is a ton of fun but personally I think this is even better executed.
Another great review! (I agree with the others on this post, you two are very similar in delivery.) I'd be curious on how the Mondraker F Podium compares to the Pivot Mach 4 SL?
Hey thanks! Unfortunately, we can't make that happen. We don't carry Pivot.
My Votes for King Caunte, to continue leading the B-EDGE reviews!! 👑
I don’t know who that is……
@@bikersedge Vikings: Valhalla!
Great Review. Glad to see an XC rig use a suspension system that is NOT flex stay. Good to have options and choices. I wonder if the Exie will still go with a DW Link, or if they too will go Flex Stay. How does the F Podium compare to the Spur and Element? So many good bikes as of late!
@@lazylearner967 pros and cons to both styles. I’ll let Zach comment on the comparison.
The Spur and Element are definitely a step more trail. The F-Podium with the right setup might blur the line a bit but in the end geo and travel will limit it compared to those. But, it’s definitely faster up.
Ghost Lector FS review please!!!
Yesss, very curious
I have this bike in the DC-R model. It’s my favorite bike in my stable.
@@TheAngryHusky love to hear it!
Great review, well communicated!
@@ultimatist thanks!
Get well soon Conor
Thanks! Already back on a bike!
Great Review Zach!
@@brighamyates he did really well for how old he is!
@@bikersedge 🤣 He’s not old.
@@brighamyates he’s older than me so he may as well be ancient.
Close geo to ripley V4 but with a much lower stack. Do they ride similar at all?
Not really. The F-Podium has a racier tune and feel than the V4.
I have a sweet spot for Mondraker I still have my 12 yrs old summum frame as a decoration in the basement, anyway this isn't THE bike for me but I have an itch to try it. Not that would happen by chance Mondrakers are pretty scarce where I come from 😅
They're pretty scarce around here too!
Wished it wasnt super low slung for large 2nd bottle since the bike have dropper post
Buttttt fidlock have clipon bottle cage thingy
wait, are zack and connor (conor?) brothers? if not, you sure could be.
also, thumbs up for the return of 'other guys' to the presentation lineup--always in favor of that scenario in general.
@@virag1132 not brothers. Unless one of us is adopted and we don’t know.
My Blur TR is an absolute blast! Anyone that hasn’t ridden a modern xc bike is missing out. Little bikes are capable as all get out, fast as hell, and damn fun.
@@bikersedge why didnt this comment get more likes smh
This or the Rocky Element?
I think this would be more XC than the element. The element is a bit of a combo with XC suspension and really slack geo for how the suspension feels.
XC Dad = That’s me 😂
I'm just dad bod.
@@bikersedge 😂
Ah…the “Dirt Roadie” I resemble that description
@@brucehumphries6889 this bike might be for you then!
@@bikersedge Id like to see a review of the next bike up, Raze??
Wow I never saw two plates on collarbone 😮 your crashed really hard. Keep well and try to 1:00 recover fast.
I don’t half ass anything. Full gas or nothing.
@@bikersedge 😅
Great review. You have beautiful eyes.
id definitely buy both ibis exie and mondraker fpodium if they offer alloy version💯💯
Crazy to wear knee pads on a XC bike 😂
@@hl4734 it’s for style points.
When you’ve turned the top of your tibia into mush you make concessions to not do it again.
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