2026 Santa Cruz Stigmata htSQD vs 2027 Mondraker Arid Carbon R
The ML is the Mondraker Arid Carbon R size closest to your L 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 Mondraker Arid Carbon R
Compared with the Santa Cruz Stigmata htSQD in L, the Mondraker Arid Carbon R in ML places the top of the head tube 9 mm lower and 9 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 20 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −9 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −9 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −20 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Santa Cruz Stigmata htSQD, LMondraker Arid Carbon R, MLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Santa Cruz Stigmata htSQD L | Mondraker Arid Carbon R ML | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 420 | 411 mm | −9 mm |
| Stack | 600 | 591 mm | −9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5° | 70° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.0° | 74° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 592 | 580 mm | −12 mm |
| Chainstay length | 423 | 425 mm | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1087 | 1067 mm | −20 mm |
| BB drop | 76 | not listed | |
| BB height | 280 | 269 mm | −11 mm |
| Seat tube length | 515 | 480 mm | −35 mm |
| Head tube length | 145 | 145 mm | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 420 mm |
Differences are the Mondraker Arid Carbon R minus the Santa Cruz Stigmata htSQD. Full charts: 2026 Santa Cruz Stigmata htSQD, 2027 Mondraker Arid Carbon R.
Where each sits in its class
Santa Cruz Stigmata htSQDMondraker 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.
| Part | Santa Cruz Stigmata htSQD | Mondraker Arid Carbon RCarbon R |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Mondraker Arid Stealth |
| Fork | not listed | Mondraker Steatlh |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Rival AXS HRD |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM Rival XPLR |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB T47 |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Reaver |
| Hub | not listed | Mavic Infinity |
| Rim | not listed | Mavic Allroad |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM Rival AXS HRD |
| Handlebar | not listed | Onoff S9 GR |
| Bar tape | not listed | fizik Terra Solocush Tacky Bartape |
| Headset | not listed | Onoff IS52/IS52 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Onoff S9 Carbon 15-R |
| Saddle | not listed | fizik Vento Argo X5 |
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