2026 Santa Cruz Skitch Apex Flat Bar

Archived: Frame: Carbon CC Gravel · Fork: Carbon · Carbon Fiber

• Inspect the frame in bright light, especially the head tube, bottom-bracket area, chainstays and clamped surfaces. Look for cracks, ripples, crushed sections or signs of impact.
• Inspect the fork crown, blades, dropouts and visible steerer area. Check that it is straight, securely installed and free of cracks or impact damage.

Archived: Shifters: SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd · Rear derailleur: SRAM Apex Eagle, 12spd · Crankset: Praxis eTor AL, 107BCD S: 165mm, M/L: 170mm, XL/XXL: 172.mm · Cassette: SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t · Chain: SRAM SX Eagle, 12spd

• Shift through every available gear under light load. Hesitation, skipping or inconsistent indexing can reflect wear, damage, poor adjustment or mismatched replacement parts.
• Measure chain wear with a compatible gauge and inspect chainring, cassette or freewheel teeth. A new chain does not rule out wear in the remaining drivetrain.
• Turn the cranks slowly, feel for rough bearings and check for side-to-side play. Inspect crank arms, chainring bolts and pedal threads for looseness or damage.

Archived: Brakes: SRAM S300

• Inspect pads and braking surfaces, check the complete cable or hose path, and confirm both controls feel consistent and return cleanly.

Archived: Wheel size: 700c · Rims: (F) WTB ASYM i25 28h 700c / (R) WTB ASYM i25 28h 700c · Hubs: (F) WTB Frequency Sport, 12x100, Centerlock, 28h / (R) WTB Frequency Sport, 12x148, XD, Centerlock, 28h · Front tire: Schwalbe G-One Overland, Pro EVO, 700x50c · Rear tire: Schwalbe G-One Overland, Pro EVO, 700x50c

• Spin both wheels and watch for side-to-side and vertical movement. Check spoke tension, rim condition and hub play.
• Inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking, plugs, bulges or exposed threads and confirm the installed sizes are safe for the rims and available frame and fork clearance.

Archived: Headset: FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB · Handlebar: RaceFace Ride All Sizes: 35x760mm, 10mm Rise · Stem: RaceFace Ride All Sizes: 80mm · Seatpost: RaceFace Ride, 27.2 All Sizes: 375mm · Saddle: WTB Silverado Medium, CroMo

• Apply the front brake and rock the bike to check for headset play or notchiness. Inspect the stem, handlebar and clamp zones, then confirm every fastener and control is secure.
• Check that the seatpost moves for adjustment and that the saddle, post and clamp hold securely without cracks, severe corrosion or damaged hardware.

Archived: Santa Cruz Skitch Apex Flat Bar · electric-assist identification

• Inspect the battery case, mount, lock and electrical contacts for cracks, impact, corrosion, swelling, overheating marks or looseness. Confirm the battery charges normally.
• Confirm the correct charger, battery keys and removable system parts are included. Check charger cables and connectors for damage or improvised repairs.
• Power the system on from cold, check the display for warnings, and test every assist mode. Assistance should engage and stop predictably without intermittent cutouts or abnormal motor noise.
• Ask for available battery-health, cycle-count, diagnostic and firmware records. Confirm that replacement batteries and system support remain available before agreeing on value.