2026 Mondraker Arid Carbon RR SL vs 2024 Colnago C68 Gravel
The 450 is the Colnago C68 Gravel size closest to your S Mondraker Arid Carbon RR SL. 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 Colnago C68 Gravel
Compared with the Mondraker Arid Carbon RR SL in S, the Colnago C68 Gravel in 450 places the top of the head tube 7 mm lower and 12 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −7 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +12 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +7 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Mondraker Arid Carbon RR SL is drawn. The Colnago C68 Gravel numbers we have for size 450 are missing the head angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Mondraker Arid Carbon RR SL S | Colnago C68 Gravel 450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 363 mm | 375 | +12 mm |
| Stack | 548 mm | 541 | −7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70° | not listed | |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 75 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 520 mm | 520 | ±0 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 mm | 425 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1003 mm | 1009.9 | +7 mm |
| BB height | 269 mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 410 mm | 450 | +40 mm |
| Fork length | 420 mm | 409 | −11 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 mm | 115 | +15 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 74 |
Differences are the Colnago C68 Gravel minus the Mondraker Arid Carbon RR SL. Full charts: 2026 Mondraker Arid Carbon RR SL, 2024 Colnago C68 Gravel.
Where each sits in its class
Mondraker Arid Carbon RR SLColnago C68 Gravel
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 Carbon RR SLCarbon RR SL | Colnago C68 GravelC68 Gravel |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Mondraker Arid Stealth | Colnago C68 Gravel |
| Fork | Mondraker Steatlh | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Red XPLR AXS | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM RED XPLR AXS | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1391 | Shimano Deore |
| Chain | SRAM Red | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM Red XPLR | Shimano GRX |
| Chainring | SRAM Thread | Shimano GRX |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB T47 | T47 |
| Tire | Goodyear XPLR Inter | Pirelli Cinturato Gravel H |
| Hub | Mondraker ZR1 | not listed |
| Rim | Zipp 303 XPLR SW | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Red AXS | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Handlebar | Onoff S9 GR | Colnago CC.01 Wide |
| Bar tape | Onoff HEX Bartape | not listed |
| Headset | Onoff IS52/IS52 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Onoff S9 Carbon 15-R | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Vento Argo 00 | Prologo Dimension |
| Wheelset | not listed | Fulcrum Rapid Red 900 |
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