Following in the footsteps of it's big brother, the Mondraker Podium uses hydroformed M-LITE aluminium to mimic the tubing profiles of and provide the same industrial appearance of the carbon version (with a standard stem instead of the IST system). The alloy frame offeres increased durability and value for money, whilst remaining competitively lightweight and thanks to the tapered steerer gives similar levels of steering precision. Equipped with good quality and dependable components that will stand up to extended use and are cost effective to replace the bike also features a FSA 386 standard bottom bracket shell to suit any chainset, this is an ideal mid range hardtail for those who dont want to follow the crowd.
M-Lite Fully Butted Tubing
The new Podium frame is manufactured from high quality 6061 M-LITE alloy and fully butted to reduce weight to a minimum by provide additional material only in high-stress sections where it´s necessary. The structural stiffness of the tubing is guaranteed thanks to the PF BB30 bottom bracket which boosts stiffness and offers proving great acceleration capacity. Moreover the frame has a tapered headtube 1 1/8" – 1.5" for excellent steering precision.
About Mondraker
Founded in Alicante, Spain in 2001. Mondraker’s started producing bikes to support the increasing number of riders who were starting to push the limits of themselves and their equipment on rough local trails. Back then a range consisted of just 7 bikes, mostly designed to cater for the emerging Spanish freeride scene, but over the past decade Mondraker have built upon this humble beginning, expanding the range to cover all MTB disciplines and establishing themselves as one of the major European manufacturers.
Their goal has always been to provide the best technology and the highest quality at reasonable prices, to achieve this they blend innovative design and high quality components within the budget of all serious mountain bikers.
There are 2 USP's which permiate the entire Mondraker range, the first is their Stealth (side alloy structure) tubing which not only offers a high strength to weight ratio but along with their own Zero Suspension System delivers a distinctive look that's easily recognisable regardless of whether the bike is a world cup winning DH rig with 200mm of travel or a cross country flyer with a little over half that. Developed for and tested within the World Cup DH scene with the input of professional riders; Cesar Rojo and Fabian Barel, both of these technologies hold testament to Mondraker’s commitment to technical performance, with the developments made here clearly influencing the production range.
