2025 Santa Cruz Skitch vs 2027 Canyon Grizl CF RIFT
The L is the Canyon Grizl CF RIFT size closest to your XL Santa Cruz Skitch. 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 Canyon Grizl CF RIFT
Compared with the Santa Cruz Skitch in XL, the Canyon Grizl CF RIFT in L places the top of the head tube 9 mm higher and 15 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +9 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −15 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −12 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +10 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Santa Cruz Skitch, XLCanyon Grizl CF RIFT, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Santa Cruz Skitch XL | Canyon Grizl CF RIFT L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 435 | 420 | −15 mm |
| Stack | 610 | 619 | +9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69 | 69.8 | +0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 73.5 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 610 | 603 | −7 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 440 | +10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1112 | 1100 | −12 mm |
| BB drop | 74 | 75 | +1 mm |
| BB height | 283 | not listed | |
| Standover | 804 | 883 | +79 mm |
| Seat tube length | 545 | 552 | +7 mm |
| Head tube length | 160 | 183 | +23 mm |
Differences are the Canyon Grizl CF RIFT minus the Santa Cruz Skitch. Full charts: 2025 Santa Cruz Skitch, 2027 Canyon Grizl CF RIFT.
Where each sits in its class
Santa Cruz SkitchCanyon Grizl CF RIFT
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 | Santa Cruz SkitchAPEX | Canyon Grizl CF RIFTCF 8 w/ RIFT |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | SRAM Apex | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM Apex Eagle | SRAM Rival XPLR AXS RD |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM Rival XPLR XG-1351 |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle | not listed |
| Crankset | Praxis eTor AL | SRAM Rival XPLR |
| Motor | Fazua Ride 60 | not listed |
| Tire | Schwalbe G-One Overland Evo | Schwalbe G-One RX Performance |
| Hub | DT Swiss 370 | not listed |
| Rim | WTB ASYM i25 28h | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Apex | not listed |
| Rotor | Avid Centerline | SRAM Paceline |
| Handlebar | Zipp Service Course 70 XPLR AL Bar | Canyon HB0067 |
| Stem | Zipp Service Course Stem | Canyon ST0046 |
| Seatpost | Zipp Service Course | Canyon SP100 |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Medium | fizik Argo Terra X5 |
| Frame | not listed | Grizl CF |
| Fork | not listed | DT Swiss 132 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Battery | not listed | SRAM Powerpack |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss G1800 |
| Bar tape | not listed | Canyon Ergospeed |
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