Santa Cruz Skitch 1.0 Apex
Best agile electric commuter for urban riders seeking effortless city travel.
This agile electric commuter blends the speed of a road bike with the utility of a city machine. It offers a refined, natural-feeling pedal assist that makes short work of urban hills and traffic, turning mundane daily trips into genuinely engaging rides.
$6199.00
More Skitch options
Santa Cruz Skitch Apex Flat Bar
$6399.00
Santa Cruz Skitch CC GX AXS Flat Bar
$8149.00
Skitch CC Apex Flat Bar
$5269.95
Santa Cruz Skitch CC Apex
$6299.00
Santa Cruz Skitch 1.0
$7749.00
Santa Cruz Skitch
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Santa Cruz Skitch
$5999.00
Santa Cruz Skitch 1 CC Apex Flat Bar
$6499.00
Santa Cruz Skitch 1.1 CC Apex
$6499.00
Santa Cruz Skitch
$4698.95
Santa Cruz Skitch
$7749.00
Santa Cruz Skitch CC GX AXS
$7849.00
Who it's for
- Commuters and tourers needing flexible cargo and accessory mounting options
- Riders wanting simple, low-maintenance shifting for varied urban terrain
- City cyclists prioritizing upright comfort and agile, confident handling
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious shoppers comparing costs against mainstream commuter bike brands
- Road cyclists seeking maximum efficiency on long, high-speed stretches
- Value-focused buyers looking for higher-tier components at this price
Performance breakdown
Motor responsiveness
The Fazua Ride 60 delivers natural, intuitive power exactly when needed.
Frame agility
Carbon CC construction keeps handling sharp and nimble for urban navigation.
Drivetrain precision
SRAM Apex Eagle provides crisp, reliable shifting across varied city terrain.
Battery efficiency
The 430Wh capacity balances weight savings with sufficient range for commuting.
Stopping power
SRAM S300 brakes offer confident, predictable modulation in all weather conditions.
Tire versatility
Schwalbe G-One tires handle pavement and light gravel with equal composure.
Key Specs
Frame
Carbon CC Gravel
Fork
Carbon
Rims
WTB ASYM i25 28h 700c
Hubs
Front: WTB Frequency Sport, 12x100, Centerlock, 28h; Rear: WTB Frequency Sport, 12x148, XD, Centerlock, 28h
Tires
Schwalbe G-One Overland, Pro EVO, 700x50c
Crankset
Praxis eTor AL, 107BCD S: 165mm, M/L: 170mm, XL/XXL: 172.mm
Shifters
SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Rear Derailleur
SRAM Apex Eagle, 12spd
Cassette/Freewheel
SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
Chain
SRAM SX Eagle, 12spd
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