2025 Mondraker Dusty X vs 2026 Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR
The Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR
Compared with the Mondraker Dusty X in M, the Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR in XXL places the top of the head tube 54 mm higher and 45 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 79 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +54 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +45 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +79 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Mondraker Dusty X, MSanta Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR, XXLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Mondraker Dusty X M | Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR XXL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 405 mm | 450 | +45 mm |
| Stack | 576 mm | 630 | +54 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70° | 69 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 570 mm | 630 | +60 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 mm | 430 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1056 mm | 1135 | +79 mm |
| BB drop | 70 mm | 74 | +4 mm |
| BB height | 286 mm | 283 | −3 mm |
| Seat tube length | 460 mm | 575 | +115 mm |
| Fork length | 420 mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 150 mm | 180 | +30 mm |
| Standover | not listed | 830 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR minus the Mondraker Dusty X. Full charts: 2025 Mondraker Dusty X, 2026 Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR.
Where each sits in its class
Mondraker Dusty XSanta 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 XX | Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BARAPEX FLAT BAR |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Mondraker Steatlh | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle | 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 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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