2026 Mondraker Arid R 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 R in ML, the Santa Cruz Stigmata CC in XS places the top of the head tube 41 mm lower and 36 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 44 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −41 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −36 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −44 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Mondraker Arid R, MLSanta Cruz Stigmata CC, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Mondraker Arid R ML | Santa Cruz Stigmata CC XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 411 mm | 375 | −36 mm |
| Stack | 591 mm | 550 | −41 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70° | 69.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 580 mm | 533 | −47 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 mm | 423 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1067 mm | 1023 | −44 mm |
| BB height | 269 mm | 278 | +9 mm |
| Seat tube length | 480 mm | 450 | −30 mm |
| Fork length | 420 mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 145 mm | 90 | −55 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 78 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Stigmata CC minus the Mondraker Arid R. Full charts: 2026 Mondraker Arid R, 2026 Santa Cruz Stigmata CC.
Where each sits in its class
Mondraker Arid RSanta 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 RR | Santa Cruz Stigmata CC |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Mondraker Arid | not listed |
| Fork | Mondraker Steatlh | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Apex AXS D1 | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM Apex XPLR AXS D1 | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1231 | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM Apex | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM Apex 1 | not listed |
| Chainring | SRAM X-Sync Eagle | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB T47 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Reaver | not listed |
| Hub | Mavic Infinity | not listed |
| Rim | Mavic Allroad | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Apex AXS | not listed |
| Handlebar | Onoff S3 GR 16º | not listed |
| 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 | not listed |
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