Santa Cruz Skitch: a 14KG carbon fiber electric bike that calls for less car travel

Santa Cruz has long been known for its mountain bikes and has produced some iconic Skitch mountain bikes over the past two decades, but their latest urban commuter Santa Cruz is a new concept for them, which uses carbon fiber to make its body more stylish and lightweight.

Skitch uses Stigmata-inspired CC class carbon fiber frames (S to XL sizes), CC carbon fiber frames, lightweight motors and batteries, and high-end specifications mean that Skitch is light for an electric bike, with the entire vehicle weighing just 14KG and featuring a single matte olive green color scheme.

FAZUA RIDE 60

The slick, light space-age carbon frame contains the 430 Wh battery and silent, frictionless FAZUA RIDE 60 motor. With three power modes available at your fingertips, you choose how much push you want and how much range you get. Customize your ride modes and access more information via the FAZUA app.

430 Wh

60 Nm torque

28 mph

60+ mile range

The front fork was suspension corrected for the 40mm gravel front fork Santa Cruz reduced the head tube Angle by half a degree (69 degrees) and lengthened the rear lower fork, thereby increasing the wheelbase of the body.

Santa Cruz has also stated that this is not the speed of a normal Class 3 electric bike, but has reduced the speed limit of the bike to 32 km/h. The device is the Fazua Ride 60 system, which combines a 430 Wh lithium-ion battery integrated in the lower tube with a central shaft motor that produces 60 Nm (44 lb ft) of torque and can travel more than 96.5 km per charge.

Skitch is currently only available in the US and Canada, and its companion Apex Flat Bar kit starts at $5,999.