2026 Santa Cruz Stigmata htSQD vs 2024 Colnago C68 Gravel
The Colnago C68 Gravel size closest to your M is the 510. Compare the 510 instead
What changes on the Colnago C68 Gravel
Compared with the Santa Cruz Stigmata htSQD in M, the Colnago C68 Gravel in 540 places the top of the head tube 29 mm higher and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +29 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +3 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +3 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Santa Cruz Stigmata htSQD, MColnago C68 Gravel, 540Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Santa Cruz Stigmata htSQD M | Colnago C68 Gravel 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 405 | 408 | +3 mm |
| Stack | 576 | 605 | +29 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5° | 70.5 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.0° | 73.2 | −0.8° |
| Effective top tube | 570 | 590 | +20 mm |
| Chainstay length | 423 | 425 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1063 | 1066.3 | +3 mm |
| BB drop | 76 | 74 | −2 mm |
| BB height | 280 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 485 | 540 | +55 mm |
| Head tube length | 120 | 185 | +65 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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