2025 Marin Gestalt XR vs 2026 Santa Cruz Stigmata
The Santa Cruz Stigmata size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Santa Cruz Stigmata
Compared with the Marin Gestalt XR in M, the Santa Cruz Stigmata in L places the top of the head tube 34 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +34 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −6 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +2.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Marin Gestalt XR, MSanta Cruz Stigmata, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Marin Gestalt XR M | Santa Cruz Stigmata L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 420 | 420 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 566 | 600 | +34 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.5 | 69.5 | +2.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 74 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 582.3 | 592 | +10 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 423 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1092.8 | 1087 | −6 mm |
| BB drop | 80 | 76 | −4 mm |
| Standover | 687.7 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 485 | 515 | +30 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 280 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 145 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Stigmata minus the Marin Gestalt XR. Full charts: 2025 Marin Gestalt XR, 2026 Santa Cruz Stigmata.
Where each sits in its class
Marin Gestalt XRSanta Cruz Stigmata
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 | Marin Gestalt XRXR | Santa Cruz StigmataApex |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Marin Gestalt | Santa Cruz Stigmata |
| Fork | Marin Full Carbon w/ Tapered Steerer, 12mm Thru-Axle | Santa Cruz Stig 4 |
| Shifter | SRAM Apex 1 | SRAM Apex |
| Derailleur | SRAM Apex AXS | SRAM Apex Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM Apex 1 AXS | SRAM Apex |
| Wheelset | Marin Aluminum double-wall rims, 21mm inner, 22mm tall | WTB ASYM i25 |
| Tire | Vee Tire Co QuikStyk | Maxxis Rambler |
| Brake | SRAM Apex 1 | SRAM Apex |
| Handlebar | Marin Butted Alloy, Compact 16º Flared Drop | Zipp Service Course 70 XPLR AL Bar |
| Dropper post | TranzX YSP38J | not listed |
| Saddle | Marin Beyond Road Concept Elite | WTB Silverado Medium |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Apex Wide |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 370 |
| Rim | not listed | WTB ASYM i25 28h |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM CenterLine |
| Stem | not listed | Zipp Service Course Stem |
| Bar tape | not listed | Velo Bar Tape |
| Headset | not listed | FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB |
| Seatpost | not listed | Zipp Service Course |
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