Santa Cruz SKITCH Apex / Carbon CC 2024
2024 E-bike
Estimate price |
6,299$
Weight | 13.67 kg E-bike
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Apex, Praxis -
Suspension Rigid -
Motor Fazua mid-drive -
Battery Fazua 430 Wh Integrated Battery -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
SKITCH Apex / Carbon CC
Suspension Fork
Carbon
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM Apex Eagle, 12spd
Shift Levers
SRAM Apex
Cassette
SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
Crank
Praxis eTor AL
Chain
SRAM SX Eagle, 12spd
Wheels
Front Hub
DT Swiss 370, 12x100, Centerlock, 28h
Rear Hub
DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, Centerlock, 28h
Rims
Front: WTB EZR i23p 700c, Rear: WTB EZR i23p 700c
Tires
Front: Schwalbe G-One Overland Evo, 700x45c, ADDIX SpeedGrip, Rear: Schwalbe G-One Overland Evo, 700x45c, ADDIX SpeedGrip
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Apex
Cockpit
Stem
Zipp Service Course Stem, 70mm
Handlebar
Zipp Service Course 70 XPLR AL Bar
Grips
Velo Bar Tape
Headset
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
Seat
Saddle
WTB Silverado Medium, CroMo
Seatpost
Zipp Service Course, 27.2
Motor & Battery
Motor
Fazua Ride60
Battery
Fazua 430 Wh Integrated Battery
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.44 mm | 1.43 mm | 1.42 mm | 1.4 mm | 1.4 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 279 mm | 281 mm | 281 mm | 283 mm | 283 mm |
| Front Center | 624 mm | 646 mm | 668 mm | 689 mm | 711 mm |
| Rake | 45 mm | 45 mm | 46 mm | 44 mm | 45 mm |
| Trail | 86 mm | 86 mm | 85 mm | 87 mm | 86 mm |
| Stack | 567 mm | 583 mm | 600 mm | 614 mm | 634 mm |
| Reach | 394 mm | 409 mm | 424 mm | 439 mm | 454 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 555 mm | 575 mm | 595 mm | 614 mm | 634 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 455 mm | 485 mm | 515 mm | 545 mm | 575 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69 ° | 69 ° | 69 ° | 69 ° | 69 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 105 mm | 125 mm | 145 mm | 160 mm | 180 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 434 mm | 434 mm | 434 mm | 434 mm | 434 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1051 mm | 1074 mm | 1096 mm | 1116 mm | 1139 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 78 mm | 76 mm | 76 mm | 74 mm | 74 mm |
| Standover Height | 732 mm | 757 mm | 782 mm | 808 mm | 834 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
Model Overview
SKITCH Apex / Carbon CC is part of the Santacruz E Skitch model. Santa Cruz released 4 e-bikes variations of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Santacruz E Skitch e-bikes models from 2024, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Santa Cruz SKITCH Apex Flat Bar / Carbon CC 2024 is the most affordable e-bike of this model and has a price of 5999$. On the other hand, Santa Cruz SKITCH GX AXS / Carbon CC 2024, is the most expensive and costs 7299$.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
Gravel e-bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Gravel e-bike you should know that the average price is 3642$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Gravel e-bike. In conclusion, always check e-bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 6299$. If we compare this with the average Gravel e-bike cost we notice that the price is 72.95% higher.
Average weight for Gravel e-bikes
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a Gravel e-bike is 14.21 kg (31.33 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
SKITCH Apex / Carbon CC weighs 13.67 kg (30.14 lbs) and is slightly lighter than the average. In conclusion, the average Gravel e-bike weighs 3.95% more than SKITCH Apex / Carbon CC.
Overview of components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this e-bike has a carbon one, so, it is super light and stiff. In conclusion, a carbon fork gives you great control when steering, and is also more forgiving.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the SKITCH Apex / Carbon CC model has 700c aluminum wheels. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The SKITCH Apex / Carbon CC comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.