2026 Mondraker Arid S vs 2024 Colnago C68 Gravel
The 540 is the Colnago C68 Gravel size closest to your ML Mondraker Arid S. 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 S in ML, the Colnago C68 Gravel in 540 places the top of the head tube 14 mm higher and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +14 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −3 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −1 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Mondraker Arid S, MLColnago C68 Gravel, 540Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Mondraker Arid S ML | Colnago C68 Gravel 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 411 mm | 408 | −3 mm |
| Stack | 591 mm | 605 | +14 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70° | 70.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.2 | −0.8° |
| Effective top tube | 580 mm | 590 | +10 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 mm | 425 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1067 mm | 1066.3 | −1 mm |
| BB height | 269 mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 480 mm | 540 | +60 mm |
| Fork length | 420 mm | 409 | −11 mm |
| Head tube length | 145 mm | 185 | +40 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 74 |
Differences are the Colnago C68 Gravel minus the Mondraker Arid S. Full charts: 2026 Mondraker Arid S, 2024 Colnago C68 Gravel.
Where each sits in its class
Mondraker Arid SColnago 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 SS | Colnago C68 GravelC68 Gravel |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Mondraker Arid | Colnago C68 Gravel |
| Fork | Mondraker Steatlh | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX610 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX822-GS | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7100 | Shimano Deore |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100 | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX RX610 | Shimano GRX |
| Bottom bracket | Mondraker Token T47 | T47 |
| Tire | Maxxis Reaver | Pirelli Cinturato Gravel H |
| Hub | Mavic Infinity | not listed |
| Rim | Mavic Allroad | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano GRX RX610 | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Handlebar | Onoff S3 GR 16º | Colnago CC.01 Wide |
| Stem | Onoff S3 6061 T6 Alloy | 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 |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano GRX |
| Wheelset | not listed | Fulcrum Rapid Red 900 |
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