2025 Santa Cruz Stigmata vs 2027 Mondraker Arid Carbon R

What changes on the Mondraker Arid Carbon R

Compared with the Santa Cruz Stigmata in M, the Mondraker Arid Carbon R in S places the top of the head tube 28 mm lower and 42 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 60 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack

−28 mm

Lower front end

Frame reach

−42 mm

Shorter frame reach

Wheelbase

−60 mm

Shorter: quicker to change direction

Head angle

+0.5°

Steeper: sharper steering

Chainstays

n/a

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The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Santa Cruz Stigmata numbers we have for size M are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Mondraker Arid Carbon R minus the Santa Cruz Stigmata. Full charts: 2025 Santa Cruz Stigmata, 2027 Mondraker Arid Carbon R.

Where each sits in its class

Santa Cruz StigmataMondraker Arid Carbon R

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.