2026 Mondraker Arid R vs 2024 Colnago C68 Gravel
The 570 is the Colnago C68 Gravel size closest to your L Mondraker Arid R. 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 R in L, the Colnago C68 Gravel in 570 places the top of the head tube 11 mm higher and 4 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 15 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +11 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −4 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −15 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Mondraker Arid R, LColnago C68 Gravel, 570Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Mondraker Arid R L | Colnago C68 Gravel 570 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 423 mm | 419 | −4 mm |
| Stack | 619 mm | 630 | +11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70° | 70.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 600 mm | 600 | ±0 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 mm | 425 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1089 mm | 1074.4 | −15 mm |
| BB height | 269 mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 510 mm | 570 | +60 mm |
| Fork length | 420 mm | 409 | −11 mm |
| Head tube length | 175 mm | 212 | +37 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 74 |
Differences are the Colnago C68 Gravel minus the Mondraker Arid R. Full charts: 2026 Mondraker Arid R, 2024 Colnago C68 Gravel.
Where each sits in its class
Mondraker Arid RColnago 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 RR | Colnago C68 GravelC68 Gravel |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Mondraker Arid | Colnago C68 Gravel |
| Fork | Mondraker Steatlh | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Apex AXS D1 | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM Apex XPLR AXS D1 | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1231 | Shimano Deore |
| Chain | SRAM Apex | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM Apex 1 | Shimano GRX |
| Chainring | SRAM X-Sync Eagle | Shimano GRX |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB T47 | T47 |
| Tire | Maxxis Reaver | Pirelli Cinturato Gravel H |
| Hub | Mavic Infinity | not listed |
| Rim | Mavic Allroad | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Apex AXS | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Handlebar | Onoff S3 GR 16º | Colnago CC.01 Wide |
| Stem | Onoff S6 6061 T6 Alloy + CNC | not listed |
| Bar tape | Onoff HEX Bartape | not listed |
| Headset | Onoff IS52/IS52 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Onoff S3 0-R | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Terra Argo X5 | Prologo Dimension |
| Wheelset | not listed | Fulcrum Rapid Red 900 |
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