2026 Mondraker Arid S vs 2026 Santa Cruz Stigmata CC
The XXL is the Santa Cruz Stigmata CC size closest to your L 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 Santa Cruz Stigmata CC
Compared with the Mondraker Arid S in L, the Santa Cruz Stigmata CC in XXL places the top of the head tube 12 mm higher and 22 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 41 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +12 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +22 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +41 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Mondraker Arid S, LSanta Cruz Stigmata CC, XXLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Mondraker Arid S L | Santa Cruz Stigmata CC XXL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 423 mm | 445 | +22 mm |
| Stack | 619 mm | 631 | +12 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70° | 69.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 600 mm | 631 | +31 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 mm | 423 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1089 mm | 1130 | +41 mm |
| BB height | 269 mm | 282 | +13 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510 mm | 575 | +65 mm |
| Fork length | 420 mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 175 mm | 180 | +5 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 74 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Stigmata CC minus the Mondraker Arid S. Full charts: 2026 Mondraker Arid S, 2026 Santa Cruz Stigmata CC.
Where each sits in its class
Mondraker Arid SSanta 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 SS | Santa Cruz Stigmata CC |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Mondraker Arid | 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 |
| 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 | not listed |
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