2025 Mondraker Dusty R vs 2026 Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR
The L is the Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR size closest to your L Mondraker Dusty R. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR
Compared with the Mondraker Dusty R in L, the Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR in L places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 4 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −4 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +10 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Mondraker Dusty R, LSanta Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Mondraker Dusty R L | Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 424 mm | 420 | −4 mm |
| Stack | 595 mm | 596 | +1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70° | 69 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 595 mm | 591 | −4 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 mm | 430 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1082 mm | 1092 | +10 mm |
| BB drop | 70 mm | 76 | +6 mm |
| BB height | 286 mm | 281 | −5 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500 mm | 515 | +15 mm |
| Fork length | 420 mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 175 mm | 145 | −30 mm |
| Standover | not listed | 778 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR minus the Mondraker Dusty R. Full charts: 2025 Mondraker Dusty R, 2026 Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR.
Where each sits in its class
Mondraker Dusty RSanta Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR
Each bike is ranked against the other gravel bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Mondraker Dusty RR | Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BARAPEX FLAT BAR |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Rudy Base | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM APEX D1 | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM Apex XPLR | SRAM Apex Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1231 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM Apex | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM Apex 1 | Praxis eTor AL |
| Chainring | SRAM X-Sync Eagle | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Mahle DUB | not listed |
| Motor | Mahle X20 Drive Unit | Fazua Ride 60 |
| Battery | Mahle X20 IX350Wh | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rambler | Schwalbe G-One Overland |
| Hub | Novatec D041, Mahle X20 Drive Unit | WTB Frequency Sport |
| Rim | Mondraker MDK-XG1 | WTB ASYM i25 28h |
| Brake | SRAM Apex 1, SRAM Apex | SRAM S-300 |
| Handlebar | Onoff S3 GR 16º | Race Face Ride All Sizes: |
| Stem | Onoff S3 GR 6061 T6 Alloy | Race Face Ride All Sizes: |
| Bar tape | Onoff HEX Bartape | not listed |
| Headset | Onoff IS52/IS52 | FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB |
| Seatpost | Onoff S3 0-R | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Terra Argo X7 | WTB Silverado Medium |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM CenterLine |
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