2024 Santa Cruz

SKITCH Apex / Carbon CC

A carbon frame gravel e-bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$6,299
Weight30.1 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetApex, Praxis
MotorFazua 450W 60Nm mid-drive
BatteryFazua 430Wh
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Electric Bike Report
Santa Cruz Skitch First Look

Aug 2023 · Patrick Brady

Santa Cruz, California-based Santa Cruz Bicycles introduced their first e-bike models, the Heckler and the Bullit in 2020, just as the pandemic turned the e-bike industry upside down. They’ve now added another e-bike to their lineup, the Skitch, which straddles two worlds. The Skitch is pitched as an e-bike that can be set up as

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BIKE Magazine
Santa Cruz Announces New Skitch E-Commuter

Aug 2023

A big departure for a classic brand.

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Velo
The Santa Cruz Skitch e-bike isn’t just about a free ride

Aug 2023 · Alvin Holbrook

The Santa Cruz Skitch is commuter e-bike that they'd ride themselves: not only about big electric assist, but the ride along the way.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

SKITCH Apex / Carbon CC

ColorMatte Olive Green

Fork

Carbon

Headset

Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset

Stem

Zipp Service Course Stem, 70mm

Handlebar

Zipp Service Course 70 XPLR AL Bar

Saddle

WTB Silverado Medium, CroMo

Seatpost

Zipp Service Course, 27.2

TypeRigid

Grips

Velo Bar Tape

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Apex Eagle, 12spd

Crank

Praxis eTor AL

Shifters

SRAM Apex

Cassette

SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t

Chain

SRAM SX Eagle, 12spd

Brakes

SRAM Apex

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: WTB EZR i23p 700c, Rear: WTB EZR i23p 700c

Front Hub

DT Swiss 370, 12x100, Centerlock, 28h

Rear Hub

DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, Centerlock, 28h

Tires

Front: Schwalbe G-One Overland Evo, 700x45c, ADDIX SpeedGrip, Rear: Schwalbe G-One Overland Evo, 700x45c, ADDIX SpeedGrip

Disc Rotors

Front: Avid Centerline, Centerlock, 160mm, Rear: Avid Centerline, Centerlock, 160mm

Electric Components
Motor

Fazua Ride60

Battery

Fazua 430 Wh Integrated Battery

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