2025 Mondraker Arid Carbon vs 2026 Santa Cruz Stigmata CC
The Santa Cruz Stigmata CC size closest to your ML is the L. Compare the L instead
What changes on the Santa Cruz Stigmata CC
Compared with the Mondraker Arid Carbon in ML, the Santa Cruz Stigmata CC in S places the top of the head tube 27 mm lower and 36 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 24 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −27 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −36 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −24 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Mondraker Arid Carbon, MLSanta Cruz Stigmata CC, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Mondraker Arid Carbon ML | Santa Cruz Stigmata CC S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 411 mm | 375 | −36 mm |
| Stack | 591 mm | 564 | −27 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70° | 69.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 580 mm | 552 | −28 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 mm | 423 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1067 mm | 1043 | −24 mm |
| BB height | 269 mm | 278 | +9 mm |
| Seat tube length | 480 mm | 455 | −25 mm |
| Fork length | 420 mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 145 mm | 105 | −40 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 78 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Stigmata CC minus the Mondraker Arid Carbon. Full charts: 2025 Mondraker Arid Carbon, 2026 Santa Cruz Stigmata CC.
Where each sits in its class
Mondraker Arid CarbonSanta Cruz Stigmata CC
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 | Mondraker Arid CarbonCarbon | Santa Cruz Stigmata CC |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Mondraker Arid Stealth | not listed |
| Fork | Mondraker Steatlh | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX610 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX822-GS | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7100 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100 | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX RX610 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Mondraker Token T47 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Reaver | not listed |
| Hub | Mavic Infinity | not listed |
| Rim | Mavic Allroad | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano GRX RX610 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Onoff S3 GR 16º | not listed |
| Bar tape | Onoff HEX Bartape | not listed |
| Headset | Onoff IS52/IS52 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Onoff S9 Carbon 0-R | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Terra Argo X5 | not listed |
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