2024 Colnago C68 Gravel vs 2026 Mondraker Arid Carbon R
The Mondraker Arid Carbon R size closest to your 510 is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Mondraker Arid Carbon R
Compared with the Colnago C68 Gravel in 510, the Mondraker Arid Carbon R in L places the top of the head tube 39 mm higher and 26 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 43 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +39 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +26 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +43 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Colnago C68 Gravel, 510Mondraker Arid Carbon R, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Colnago C68 Gravel 510 | Mondraker Arid Carbon R L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 397 | 423 mm | +26 mm |
| Stack | 580 | 619 mm | +39 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 70° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 569 | 600 mm | +31 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 425 mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1046.2 | 1089 mm | +43 mm |
| BB drop | 74 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 510 mm | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 409 | 420 mm | +11 mm |
| Head tube length | 157 | 175 mm | +18 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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