2024 Santa Cruz Skitch 1

Santa Cruz's brand new e-commuter bike.

The Skitch is Santa Cruz's first ever electric commuter bike. It will forever change how you get around the big city. It's available in drop-bar builds for long-distance rides and flat-bar builds for urban riding. Say goodbye to your car and hello to fresh air and fast rides.

The Skitch is equipped with a fast and efficient Fazua Ride 60 motor and 430Wh battery capable of running over 60 miles on a single charge. Few e-bikes can top that range. Three power modes let you choose the amount of pedal assistance: Breeze for maximum range, River for balanced performance, and Rocket for optimal speed. It takes just 3 1/2 hours to charge up the 430Wh battery. Battery life is easy to check with a display built right in the top tube.

You can get the Skitch as a long-rage drop bar bike for gravel adventures. Or as a flat bar urban bike is for the big city. So you can choose exactly where and how you want to ride. All four builds come with a light and efficient carbon CC frame. The top-end CC carbon frame is light, smooth, comfortable, strong, and durable. Small to extra-extra-large sizes work for up to 6’6″ cyclists.

Geometry specs are based on the Santa Cruz Stigmata with small changes. The head angle is a half-degree slacker and the wheelbase is slightly longer. There are also 7mm longer chainstays on all sizes.

This bike is designed to be so good, it can replace your car. As Santa Cruz says: more miles and more smiles!

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Available Colors

2023 Santa Cruz Sketch 1 in Matte Olive Green

Specifications Specifications

Kit	Apex	Apex Flat Bar	GX AXS	GX AXS Flat Bar
Price	$6299	$5999	$7299	$7299
Material	Carbon CC	Carbon CC	Carbon CC	Carbon CC
Wheel Size	700c	700c	700c	700c
Fork	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon
Rear Derailleur	SRAM Apex Eagle, 12spd	SRAM Apex Eagle, 12spd	SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd	SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
Right Shifter	SRAM Apex	SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd	SRAM Rival AXS	SRAM AXS Pod Bridge
Cassette	SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t	SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t	SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 10-52t	SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
Chain	SRAM SX Eagle, 12spd	SRAM SX Eagle, 12spd	SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 12spd	SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 12spd
Headset	Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset	Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset	Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset	Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
Rear Tire	Schwalbe G-One Overland Evo, 700x45c, ADDIX SpeedGrip	Schwalbe G-One Overland Evo, 700x45c, ADDIX SpeedGrip	Schwalbe G-One Overland Evo, 700x45c, ADDIX SpeedGrip	Schwalbe G-One Overland Evo, 700x45c, ADDIX SpeedGrip
Front Tire	Schwalbe G-One Overland Evo, 700x45c, ADDIX SpeedGrip	Schwalbe G-One Overland Evo, 700x45c, ADDIX SpeedGrip	Schwalbe G-One Overland Evo, 700x45c, ADDIX SpeedGrip	Schwalbe G-One Overland Evo, 700x45c, ADDIX SpeedGrip
Front Hub	DT Swiss 370, 12x100, Centerlock, 28h	DT Swiss 370, 12x100, Centerlock, 28h	DT Swiss 370, 12x100, Centerlock, 28h	DT Swiss 370, 12x100, Centerlock, 28h
Front Rim	WTB EZR i23p 700c	WTB EZR i23p 700c	Easton ARC Offset 25 700c	Easton ARC Offset 25 700c
Rear Hub	DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, Centerlock, 28h	DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, Centerlock, 28h	DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, Centerlock, 28h	DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, Centerlock, 28h
Rear Rim	WTB EZR i23p 700c	WTB EZR i23p 700c	Easton ARC Offset 25 700c	Easton ARC Offset 25 700c
Front Rotor	Avid Centerline, Centerlock, 160mm	Avid Centerline, Centerlock, 160mm	SRAM Paceline 160mm, Centerlock	SRAM Paceline 160mm, Centerlock
Rear Rotor	Avid Centerline, Centerlock, 160mm	Avid Centerline, Centerlock, 160mm	SRAM Paceline 160mm, Centerlock	SRAM Paceline 160mm, Centerlock
Brakes	SRAM Apex	SRAM S-300	SRAM Rival AXS	SRAM Level Silver Stealth 2-Piston
Crankset	Praxis eTor AL	Praxis eTor AL	Praxis eTor AL	Praxis eTor AL
Handlebars	Zipp Service Course 70 XPLR AL Bar	RaceFace Ride	Zipp Service Course 70 XPLR AL Bar	SRAM Atmos Flat Bar, 31.8x760
Stem	Zipp Service Course Stem, 70mm	RaceFace Ride, 80mm	Zipp Service Course Stem, 70mm	SRAM Atmos Stem, 80mm
Saddle	WTB Silverado Medium, CroMo	WTB Silverado Medium, CroMo	WTB Silverado Medium, CroMo	WTB Silverado Medium, CroMo
Seatpost	Zipp Service Course, 27.2	RaceFace Ride, 27.2	Easton EC70, 27.2, Zero Offset, 350mm	OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 27.2
Grips	Velo Bar Tape	ESI Chunky Grips	Velo Bar Tape	ESI Chunky Grips
Battery	Fazua 430 Wh Integrated Battery	Fazua 430 Wh Integrated Battery	Fazua 430 Wh Integrated Battery	Fazua 430 Wh Integrated Battery
Drive Unit	Fazua Ride60	Fazua Ride60	Fazua Ride60	Fazua Ride60
Battery Charger	Fazua Charger	Fazua Charger	Fazua Charger	Fazua Charger

Highlighted Features of the 2024 Santa Cruz Skitch 1

Fazua Ride 60 Motor

Fazua delivers 60NM torque, 28 mph assistance, and over 60 miles of range. You can customize power modes and update the firmware right in the Fazua app.

430Wh Battery

The battery only takes 3 and 1/2 hours to fully charge. It plugs in above the bottom bracket. You can monitor the battery percentage on the top tube.

Three Power Modes

Breeze is for conservative energy. River is for balanced performance. And Rocket is for more speed. Switch between these modes through the handlebar ring controller.

Long-Range Drop Bar Bike

The drop bar version is made for gravel adventures. An Apex build at $6,299 and GX AXS at $7,299.

Flat Bar Urban Bike

The flat bar urban bike is for the big city. Apex Flat Bar is $5,999 and GX AXS Flat Bar is $7,299.

Geometry Details by Size Geometry Details by Size

Size	S	M	L	XL	XXL
Reach	390	405	420	435	450
Stack	563	579	596	610	630
Head Tube Angle	69°	69°	69°	69°	69°
Seat Tube Length	455	485	515	545	575
Front Center	624	646	668	689	711
BB Height	279	281	281	283	283
BB Drop	78	76	76	74	74
Wheelbase	1047	1070	1092	1112	1135
Rear Center	430	430	430	430	430
Head Tube Length	105	125	145	160	180
Seat Tube Angle	74°	74°	74°	74°	74°

Frequently Asked Questions

2024 Santa Cruz Skitch 1

Do I have to use the Fazua App? Do I have to use the Fazua App?

No, the bike is pre-programmed and ready to ride. But the app is incredibly convenient for your travels.

Can I take the battery off the bike to charge it? Can I take the battery off the bike to charge it?

No, you can only remove it for service.

What does the Fazua App do? What does the Fazua App do?

It connects to your bike through Bluetooth. You can view live riding data, like power output and battery percentage. Also select different assist modes, download new riding profiles, and update the Fazua system firmware.

What cranks will fit on the Fazua Ride 60 motor? What cranks will fit on the Fazua Ride 60 motor?

It uses cranks with the ETOR spindle interface.

Can my Garmin head unit show Fazua information? Can my Garmin head unit show Fazua information?

Yes it can. Check the Fazua website for info on Garmin-compatible devices, how to connect each, and what data will show on the head unit.

Does this bike work with fenders? Does this bike work with fenders?

Yes, it works with up to 700x45mm tires while using fenders. Tires and fenders vary, so you can play around with these numbers.

Can I power a headlight or taillight from the battery? Can I power a headlight or taillight from the battery?

Yes, you just need lights with a Fazua style power cord.

Can I power my phone, Garmin, or other device from the USB-C port on the LED hub? Can I power my phone, Garmin, or other device from the USB-C port on the LED hub?

Yes, you just need the appropriate changing cable.

How do I update the Fazua Ride 60 firmware? How do I update the Fazua Ride 60 firmware?

You can update it through the Fazua phone app or at a Santa Cruz Bicycles dealer.