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2026 Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR vs 2027 Canyon Grizl CF RIFT

The L is the Canyon Grizl CF RIFT size closest to your XL Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR. 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 FLAT BAR 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

2026 Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR (XL) and 2027 Canyon Grizl CF RIFT (L), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Canyon Grizl CF RIFT is the colored outline on top.J 1112

Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR, XLCanyon Grizl CF RIFT, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSanta Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR XLCanyon Grizl CF RIFT LDifference
Reach435420−15 mm
Stack610619+9 mm
Head tube angle6969.8+0.8°
Seat tube angle7473.5−0.5°
Effective top tube610603−7 mm
Chainstay length430440+10 mm
Wheelbase11121100−12 mm
BB drop7475+1 mm
BB height283not listed
Standover804883+79 mm
Seat tube length545552+7 mm
Head tube length160183+23 mm

Differences are the Canyon Grizl CF RIFT minus the Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR. Full charts: 2026 Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR, 2027 Canyon Grizl CF RIFT.

Where each sits in its class

Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BARCanyon Grizl CF RIFT

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSanta Cruz Skitch FLAT BARAPEX FLAT BARCanyon Grizl CF RIFTCF 8 w/ RIFT
ShifterSRAM NX Eaglenot listed
DerailleurSRAM Apex EagleSRAM Rival XPLR AXS RD
CassetteSRAM GX EagleSRAM Rival XPLR XG-1351
ChainSRAM SX Eaglenot listed
CranksetPraxis eTor ALSRAM Rival XPLR
MotorFazua Ride 60not listed
TireSchwalbe G-One OverlandSchwalbe G-One RX Performance
HubWTB Frequency Sportnot listed
RimWTB ASYM i25 28hnot listed
BrakeSRAM S-300not listed
RotorSRAM CenterLineSRAM Paceline
HandlebarRace Face Ride All Sizes:Canyon HB0067
StemRace Face Ride All Sizes:Canyon ST0046
HeadsetFSA IS-2/47/42 ACBnot listed
SaddleWTB Silverado Mediumfizik Argo Terra X5
Framenot listedGrizl CF
Forknot listedDT Swiss 132
Bottom bracketnot listedSRAM DUB
Batterynot listedSRAM Powerpack
Wheelsetnot listedDT Swiss G1800
Bar tapenot listedCanyon Ergospeed
Seatpostnot listedCanyon SP100

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