2025 Mondraker Dusty Rx vs 2026 Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR
The M is the Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR size closest to your M Mondraker Dusty Rx. 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 Rx in M, the Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR in M places the top of the head tube 3 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 14 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +3 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +14 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Mondraker Dusty Rx, MSanta Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Mondraker Dusty Rx M | Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 405 mm | 405 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 576 mm | 579 | +3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70° | 69 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 570 mm | 571 | +1 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 mm | 430 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1056 mm | 1070 | +14 mm |
| BB drop | 70 mm | 76 | +6 mm |
| BB height | 286 mm | 281 | −5 mm |
| Seat tube length | 460 mm | 485 | +25 mm |
| Fork length | 420 mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 150 mm | 125 | −25 mm |
| Standover | not listed | 753 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR minus the Mondraker Dusty Rx. Full charts: 2025 Mondraker Dusty Rx, 2026 Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR.
Where each sits in its class
Mondraker Dusty RxSanta 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 RxRx | Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BARAPEX FLAT BAR |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Mondraker Steatlh | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Rival Etap AXS | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM Rival XPLR eTap AXS | SRAM Apex Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1251 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM Rival | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM Rival 1 GLS | 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 Refuse | Schwalbe G-One Overland |
| Hub | Novatec D041, Mahle X20 Drive Unit | WTB Frequency Sport |
| Rim | Mondraker MDK-XG1 | WTB ASYM i25 28h |
| Brake | SRAM Level Silver | SRAM S-300 |
| Handlebar | Mondraker MDK | Race Face Ride All Sizes: |
| Stem | Onoff Semi-Integrated 6061 T6 Alloy | Race Face Ride All Sizes: |
| Grips | Lizard Skins DSP 30.3 | not listed |
| Headset | Onoff gravel tapered for 1-1/8” to 1-1/2” head tube | FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB |
| Saddle | Selle Royal Prestige | WTB Silverado Medium |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM CenterLine |
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