2026 Santa Cruz Stigmata htSQD vs 2024 Colnago C68 Gravel
The 450 is the Colnago C68 Gravel size closest to your XS Santa Cruz Stigmata htSQD. 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 Santa Cruz Stigmata htSQD in XS, the Colnago C68 Gravel in 450 places the top of the head tube 9 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −9 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −13 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Santa Cruz Stigmata htSQD is drawn. The Colnago C68 Gravel numbers we have for size 450 are missing the head angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Santa Cruz Stigmata htSQD XS | Colnago C68 Gravel 450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 375 | 375 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 550 | 541 | −9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5° | not listed | |
| Seat tube angle | 74.0° | 75 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 533 | 520 | −13 mm |
| Chainstay length | 423 | 425 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1023 | 1009.9 | −13 mm |
| BB drop | 78 | 74 | −4 mm |
| BB height | 278 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 450 | 450 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 90 | 115 | +25 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 409 |
Differences are the Colnago C68 Gravel minus the Santa Cruz Stigmata htSQD. Full charts: 2026 Santa Cruz Stigmata htSQD, 2024 Colnago C68 Gravel.
Where each sits in its class
Santa Cruz Stigmata htSQDColnago 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 | Santa Cruz Stigmata htSQD | Colnago C68 GravelC68 Gravel |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Colnago C68 Gravel |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano Deore |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano GRX |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano GRX |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | T47 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Fulcrum Rapid Red 900 |
| Tire | not listed | Pirelli Cinturato Gravel H |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Colnago CC.01 Wide |
| Saddle | not listed | Prologo Dimension |
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