2027 Mondraker Arid Carbon R vs 2026 Santa Cruz Stigmata CC
The XS is the Santa Cruz Stigmata CC size closest to your S Mondraker Arid Carbon 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 Santa Cruz Stigmata CC
Compared with the Mondraker Arid Carbon R in S, the Santa Cruz Stigmata CC in XS places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 12 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 20 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +12 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +20 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Mondraker Arid Carbon R, SSanta Cruz Stigmata CC, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Mondraker Arid Carbon R S | Santa Cruz Stigmata CC XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 363 mm | 375 | +12 mm |
| Stack | 548 mm | 550 | +2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70° | 69.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 520 mm | 533 | +13 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 mm | 423 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1003 mm | 1023 | +20 mm |
| BB height | 269 mm | 278 | +9 mm |
| Seat tube length | 410 mm | 450 | +40 mm |
| Fork length | 420 mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 100 mm | 90 | −10 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 78 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Stigmata CC minus the Mondraker Arid Carbon R. Full charts: 2027 Mondraker Arid Carbon R, 2026 Santa Cruz Stigmata CC.
Where each sits in its class
Mondraker Arid Carbon 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 Carbon RCarbon R | Santa Cruz Stigmata CC |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Mondraker Arid Stealth | not listed |
| Fork | Mondraker Steatlh | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Rival AXS HRD | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM Rival XPLR | 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 Rival AXS HRD | not listed |
| Handlebar | Onoff S9 GR | not listed |
| Bar tape | fizik Terra Solocush Tacky Bartape | not listed |
| Headset | Onoff IS52/IS52 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Onoff S9 Carbon 15-R | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Vento Argo X5 | not listed |
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