2026 Santa Cruz Stigmata Rudy vs 2027 Mondraker Arid Carbon R
The Mondraker Arid Carbon R size closest to your M is the ML. Compare the ML instead
What changes on the Mondraker Arid Carbon R
Compared with the Santa Cruz Stigmata Rudy in M, the Mondraker Arid Carbon R in M places the top of the head tube 4 mm lower and 19 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 28 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −4 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −19 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −28 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 Rudy, MMondraker Arid Carbon R, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Santa Cruz Stigmata Rudy M | Mondraker Arid Carbon R M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 405 | 386 mm | −19 mm |
| Stack | 576 | 572 mm | −4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 70° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 74° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 570 | 550 mm | −20 mm |
| Chainstay length | 423 | 425 mm | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1063 | 1035 mm | −28 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | not listed | |
| BB height | 280 | 269 mm | −11 mm |
| Seat tube length | 485 | 450 mm | −35 mm |
| Head tube length | 120 | 125 mm | +5 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 420 mm |
Differences are the Mondraker Arid Carbon R minus the Santa Cruz Stigmata Rudy. Full charts: 2026 Santa Cruz Stigmata Rudy, 2027 Mondraker Arid Carbon R.
Where each sits in its class
Santa Cruz Stigmata RudyMondraker 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 RudyForce 1x AXS RSV Rudy | Mondraker Arid Carbon RCarbon R |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Santa Cruz Stigmata | Mondraker Arid Stealth |
| Fork | RockShox Rudy XPLR Ultimate | Mondraker Steatlh |
| Shifter | SRAM Force AXS | SRAM Rival AXS HRD |
| Derailleur | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | SRAM X0 1295 Eagle Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | SRAM Force XPLR | SRAM Rival XPLR |
| Chainring | SRAM 42 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM DUB T47 |
| Wheelset | Reserve 25|GR DT Swiss 350 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rambler | Maxxis Reaver |
| Hub | DT Swiss 350 | Mavic Infinity |
| Rim | Reserve 25|GR | Mavic Allroad |
| Brake | SRAM Force | SRAM Rival AXS HRD |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | not listed |
| Handlebar | Zipp Service Course SL-70 XPLR Bar | Onoff S9 GR |
| Stem | Zipp Service Course Stem | not listed |
| Grips | Velo Bar Tape | not listed |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 | Onoff IS52/IS52 |
| Dropper post | RockShox Reverb AXS XPLR | not listed |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb AXS XPLR | Onoff S9 Carbon 15-R |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Medium Fusion | fizik Vento Argo X5 |
| Bar tape | not listed | fizik Terra Solocush Tacky Bartape |
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