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<\/p>\nSanta Cruz is a popular bike brand that\u2019s best known for its mountain bikes. Following the growing trend of electric bicycles, the brand has also released its own lineup of e-bikes, with the new Skitch being the latest offering. Deviating from the brand\u2019s rugged, long-travel offerings, the Skitch presents itself as an urban commuter bike, sporting sleek lines and slim tubing.<\/p>\n
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Santa Cruz says that it created the Skitch in the hope that more people would commute via bike on a daily basis. Following the growing trend of ditching cars for bikes, the Skitch is all about convenience and practicality. It\u2019s built around a carbon frame that\u2019s so sleekly designed that it can be hard to tell that it\u2019s actually rocking an electric motor.<\/p>\n
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In terms of performance and technology, the new Santa Cruz Skitch is powered by the Fazua Ride 60 motor, offering a zippy 28 miles per hour in pedal assist mode and a robust torque of 42 pound-feet (60 Newton-meters). The 430-watt-hour battery promises a 60-mile range on one charge, and recharging it fully takes a reasonable 3.5 hours. Plus, you’ve got three power modes to choose from: Breeze, River, and Rocket, all of which can be toggled on the fly through a handlebar-mounted controller.<\/p>\n
The Santa Cruz Skitch is touted as a versatile all-around companion, rolling on 700c wheels and offering the choice of a flat bar or a drop bar for your riding comfort. What’s particularly eye-catching is its minimalist design ethos \u2013 no flashy displays here. Instead, you’ll find a handlebar-mounted controller for mode selection and a discreet battery level indicator gracefully placed on the frame’s top tube. Design-wise, the Skitch is all about embracing the pure joy of riding without unnecessary distractions.<\/p>\n
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Santa Cruz keeps things straightforward with the Skitch, offering a sleek carbon fiber frame in a stylish olive green hue. The new electric bicycle comes in four versions to choose from, all sporting a reliable Sram drivetrain. Pricing-wise, it starts at $5,999 for the Apex Flat Bar kit, and if you’re aiming for the top-tier experience, it’ll be $7,299 for either the GX AXS drop bar or GX AXS Flat Bar kits.<\/p>\n