2026 Forbidden Puritan Framekit vs 2026 Santa Cruz Stigmata CC
The XXL is the Santa Cruz Stigmata CC size closest to your S3 Forbidden Puritan Framekit. 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 Santa Cruz Stigmata CC
Compared with the Forbidden Puritan Framekit in S3, the Santa Cruz Stigmata CC in XXL places the top of the head tube 10 mm higher and 13 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +10 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +13 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −13 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Forbidden Puritan Framekit numbers we have for size S3 are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Forbidden Puritan Framekit S3 | Santa Cruz Stigmata CC XXL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 432 | 445 | +13 mm |
| Stack | 621 | 631 | +10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.75 | 69.5 | +1.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.3 | 74 | +0.7° |
| Effective top tube | 618 | 631 | +13 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1143 | 1130 | −13 mm |
| BB drop | 71 | 74 | +3 mm |
| BB height | 293 | 282 | −11 mm |
| Standover | 769 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 520 | 575 | +55 mm |
| Fork length | 460 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 140 | 180 | +40 mm |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 423 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Stigmata CC minus the Forbidden Puritan Framekit. Full charts: 2026 Forbidden Puritan Framekit, 2026 Santa Cruz Stigmata CC.
Where each sits in its class
Forbidden Puritan FramekitSanta Cruz Stigmata CC
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 | Forbidden Puritan FramekitFramekit | Santa Cruz Stigmata CC |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Forbidden Puritan | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox Rudy | not listed |
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