2026 Santa Cruz Skitch vs 2027 Canyon Grizl CF RIFT
The XS is the Canyon Grizl CF RIFT size closest to your S 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 S, the Canyon Grizl CF RIFT in XS places the top of the head tube 4 mm lower and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −4 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −10 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +7 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.7°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +10 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Santa Cruz Skitch, SCanyon Grizl CF RIFT, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Santa Cruz Skitch S | Canyon Grizl CF RIFT XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 390 | 380 | −10 mm |
| Stack | 563 | 559 | −4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69 | 68.3 | −0.7° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 73.5 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 551 | 545 | −6 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 440 | +10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1047 | 1054 | +7 mm |
| BB drop | 78 | 75 | −3 mm |
| BB height | 279 | not listed | |
| Standover | 728 | 785 | +57 mm |
| Seat tube length | 455 | 462 | +7 mm |
| Head tube length | 105 | 126 | +21 mm |
Differences are the Canyon Grizl CF RIFT minus the Santa Cruz Skitch. Full charts: 2026 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 | Schwalbe G-One RX Performance |
| Hub | WTB Frequency Sport | not listed |
| Rim | WTB ASYM i25 28h | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Apex | not listed |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | SRAM Paceline |
| Handlebar | Zipp Service Course 70 XPLR AL Bar | Canyon HB0067 |
| Stem | Zipp Service Course Stem All Sizes: | Canyon ST0046 |
| Headset | FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB | not listed |
| 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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