2024 Colnago C68 Gravel vs 2026 Mondraker Arid Carbon R
The ML is the Mondraker Arid Carbon R size closest to your 540 Colnago C68 Gravel. 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 Mondraker Arid Carbon R
Compared with the Colnago C68 Gravel in 540, the Mondraker Arid Carbon R in ML places the top of the head tube 14 mm lower and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −14 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +3 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +1 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Colnago C68 Gravel, 540Mondraker Arid Carbon R, MLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Colnago C68 Gravel 540 | Mondraker Arid Carbon R ML | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 408 | 411 mm | +3 mm |
| Stack | 605 | 591 mm | −14 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 70° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.2 | 74° | +0.8° |
| Effective top tube | 590 | 580 mm | −10 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 425 mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1066.3 | 1067 mm | +1 mm |
| BB drop | 74 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 540 | 480 mm | −60 mm |
| Fork length | 409 | 420 mm | +11 mm |
| Head tube length | 185 | 145 mm | −40 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 269 mm |
Differences are the Mondraker Arid Carbon R minus the Colnago C68 Gravel. Full charts: 2024 Colnago C68 Gravel, 2026 Mondraker Arid Carbon R.
Where each sits in its class
Colnago C68 GravelMondraker Arid Carbon R
Each bike is ranked against the other gravel 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 | Colnago C68 GravelC68 Gravel | Mondraker Arid Carbon RCarbon R |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Colnago C68 Gravel | Mondraker Arid Stealth |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore | SRAM XG-1351 |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX | SRAM Rival XPLR AXS |
| Chainring | Shimano GRX | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | T47 | SRAM DUB T47 |
| Wheelset | Fulcrum Rapid Red 900 | not listed |
| Tire | Pirelli Cinturato Gravel H | Maxxis Reaver |
| Brake | Shimano GRX RX820 | SRAM Rival AXS HRD |
| Handlebar | Colnago CC.01 Wide | Onoff S9 GR |
| Saddle | Prologo Dimension | fizik Vento Argo X5 |
| Fork | not listed | Mondraker Steatlh |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Rival AXS HRD |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM Rival XPLR AXS |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM Rival |
| Hub | not listed | Mavic Infinity |
| Rim | not listed | Mavic Allroad SL |
| Bar tape | not listed | Onoff HEX Bartape |
| Headset | not listed | Onoff IS52/IS52 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Onoff S9 Carbon 15-R |
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