2027 Mondraker Arid Carbon 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 Carbon R in ML, the Santa Cruz Stigmata CC in XXL places the top of the head tube 40 mm higher and 34 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 63 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +40 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +34 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +63 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, MLSanta Cruz Stigmata CC, XXLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Mondraker Arid Carbon R ML | Santa Cruz Stigmata CC XXL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 411 mm | 445 | +34 mm |
| Stack | 591 mm | 631 | +40 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70° | 69.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 580 mm | 631 | +51 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 mm | 423 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1067 mm | 1130 | +63 mm |
| BB height | 269 mm | 282 | +13 mm |
| Seat tube length | 480 mm | 575 | +95 mm |
| Fork length | 420 mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 145 mm | 180 | +35 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 74 |
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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