Santa Cruz Skitch 1.0

The Fazua Ride 60 is designed for a natural, intuitive ride feel rather than raw, overwhelming power. It provides a smooth, quiet boost that feels like a stronger version of your own pedaling, making it ideal for riders who want to maintain the agility of a traditional bike.

It is highly capable on mixed surfaces. With 40mm of front suspension travel from the RockShox Rudy fork and 700x50c tires, it handles light gravel, fire roads, and potholed city streets with ease, though it is not intended for technical mountain bike trails.

A dropper post allows you to instantly lower your saddle height with the push of a lever. In an urban setting, this makes it significantly easier to put a foot down at stoplights or navigate crowded intersections comfortably without needing to dismount.

Range varies significantly based on your assist mode, terrain, rider weight, and wind conditions. While specific mileage is hard to guarantee, the 430Wh battery is well-suited for typical daily commutes and spirited weekend rides of 30 to 50 miles in mixed assist modes.

The electronic shifting is very reliable and requires less maintenance than traditional cable-actuated systems because there are no cables to stretch or housing to clog. You simply need to ensure the derailleur battery is charged periodically, which is easily done by snapping it off the unit.

Because it uses a lightweight carbon frame and a compact motor system, the Skitch is significantly lighter than most full-sized e-bikes. While it is not as light as a non-electric road bike, it is much easier to maneuver and lift than typical hub-driven e-bikes.