2026 Santa Cruz Stigmata htSQD vs 2027 Mondraker Arid Carbon R
The M is the Mondraker Arid Carbon R size closest to your S 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 S, the Mondraker Arid Carbon R in M places the top of the head tube 8 mm higher and 4 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +8 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −4 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −8 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, SMondraker Arid Carbon R, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Santa Cruz Stigmata htSQD S | Mondraker Arid Carbon R M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 390 | 386 mm | −4 mm |
| Stack | 564 | 572 mm | +8 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5° | 70° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.0° | 74° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 552 | 550 mm | −2 mm |
| Chainstay length | 423 | 425 mm | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1043 | 1035 mm | −8 mm |
| BB drop | 78 | not listed | |
| BB height | 278 | 269 mm | −9 mm |
| Seat tube length | 455 | 450 mm | −5 mm |
| Head tube length | 105 | 125 mm | +20 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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