Santa CruzHeckler SL XX AXS RSV
- Motor
- Fazua Ride 6060 Nm
- Battery
- 430 WhFazua integrated battery, charged in the frame
- Travel F / R
- 160 / 150 mm
- Wheels
- Mullet 29" / 27.5"
- Frame
- Carbon
- Weight
- 19.4 kgManufacturer figure (size not stated)
Overview
The Santa Cruz Heckler SL XX AXS RSV (£11,499) is the top build of the Heckler SL: Fazua Ride 60 with 430 Wh, Fox 36 Float Factory fork, Fox Float X Factory shock, SRAM XX Eagle AXS T-Type and SRAM Maven Ultimate Stealth brakes. Claimed weight is 19.4 kg.
The Heckler SL is Santa Cruz's lightweight e-MTB, built around the Fazua Ride 60 drive unit and a 430 Wh battery integrated in the down tube. The carbon frame has 150 mm of VPP rear travel, a 160 mm fork, mixed wheels and a flip chip.
The battery is designed to be charged in the frame and removed only for service. The UK line-up mixes the MY26 70 and 90 builds with the MY25 GX AXS, X0 AXS RSV and XX AXS RSV, with claimed weights from 19.4 to 20.1 kg.
- Fazua Ride 60 light-assist motor
- 430 Wh integrated battery
- 150 mm VPP rear / 160 mm fork
- Mixed wheels, flip chip
Gallery
Photos: Santa Cruz
Full specifications
Frame & suspension
- Frame material
- Carbon CC
- Wheel size
- MX (29" front / 27.5" rear)
- Fork
- Fox 36 Float Factory, Grip X2, 160mm or RockShox Lyrik Ultimate, 160mm
- Rear travel
- 150mm
- Rear shock
- Fox Float X Factory, 210x55 or RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate, 210x55
E-system
- Motor
- Fazua Ride 60
- Battery
- Fazua 430 Wh Integrated Battery
Drivetrain
- Shifter
- SRAM AXS Pod Controller Rocker Paddle
- Rear derailleur
- SRAM XX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
- Cassette
- SRAM XX Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
- Chain
- SRAM XX SL Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
- Crankset
- Race Face Era-E Carbon, 165mm
- Chainguide
- OneUp Chainguide
Brakes
- Brakes
- SRAM Maven Ultimate Stealth
- Front rotor
- SRAM HS2 200mm
- Rear rotor
- SRAM HS2 200mm
Wheels & tyres
- Rims
- Reserve 30|HD Carbon
- Front hub
- Industry Nine Hydra, 15x110, 6-Bolt 28h
- Rear hub
- Industry Nine Hydra, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 28h
- Front tyre
- Schwalbe Albert, 29x2.5, Trail Radial Ultra Soft
- Rear tyre
- Schwalbe Albert, 27.5x2.5, Trail Radial Soft
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Santa Cruz e35 Carbon Bar, 800mm
- Stem
- Burgtec Enduro MK3 Machined, 42mm
- Grips
- Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
- Headset
- Chris King DropSet 3 Integrated Headset
- Saddle
- WTB Silverado Medium Fusion, Stainless
- Seatpost
- OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6
Other
- Weight
- 42.68 lbs / 19.36 kg
- Head tube standard
- IS 41 / IS52
- Fork offset
- 44mm
- Fork axle-to-crown
- 571mm
- BB shell
- Fazua DU w/ E-TOR spindle
- Max chainring
- 36t
- UDH compatible
- Yes
- Rear spacing
- 148mm
- Rear brake mount
- PM 200mm
- Max rotor size
- 220mm
- Max tyre width
- 2.6"
Manufacturer specification — source. Specs and prices can change; check with the brand or your dealer.
Heckler SL geometry
| Size | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 435 / 432.4 mm | 460 / 457.4 mm | 480 / 477.5 mm | 500 / 497.4 mm | 525 / 522.5 mm |
| Stack | 614.9 / 616.8 mm | 624 / 625.8 mm | 633 / 634.9 mm | 651 / 653 mm | 664.5 / 666.5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.3° / 64° | 64.3° / 64° | 64.3° / 64° | 64.3° / 64° | 64.3° / 64° |
| Head tube length | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 140 mm | 155 mm |
| Rear center | 443 / 443.8 mm | 443 / 443.8 mm | 443 / 443.8 mm | 446 / 446.8 mm | 450 / 450.7 mm |
| Front center | 766.1 / 765.9 mm | 795.4 / 795.3 mm | 819.7 / 819.6 mm | 848.4 / 848.3 mm | 879.9 / 879.8 mm |
| BB height | 344 / 340.7 mm | 344 / 340.7 mm | 344 / 340.7 mm | 344 / 340.7 mm | 344 / 340.7 mm |
| BB drop front | 28.5 / 31.8 mm | 28.5 / 31.8 mm | 28.5 / 31.8 mm | 28.5 / 31.8 mm | 28.5 / 31.8 mm |
| BB drop rear | 9.9 / 13.3 mm | 9.9 / 13.3 mm | 9.9 / 13.3 mm | 9.9 / 13.3 mm | 9.9 / 13.3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1209.1 / 1209.7 mm | 1238.4 / 1239.1 mm | 1262.7 / 1263.4 mm | 1294.4 / 1295.1 mm | 1329.9 / 1330.5 mm |
| Top tube length | 569.2 / 579.6 mm | 602.7 / 602.9 mm | 620.6 / 621.5 mm | 641.8 / 642.7 mm | 669.1 / 670 mm |
| Seat tube length | 380 mm | 405 mm | 430 mm | 460 mm | 500 mm |
| Seat tube angle | 76.8° / 76.6° | 77.1° / 76.9° | 77.5° / 77.2° | 77.7° / 77.5° | 77.8° / 77.5° |
| Standover height | 720.1 / 716.2 mm | 733 / 728.8 mm | 733.4 / 729.3 mm | 731.7 / 731.6 mm | 741 / 738.6 mm |
Where two values are given: High / Low flip-chip position. Source: Santa Cruz.
Heckler SL: builds compared
Heckler SL range →| Heckler SL 70 | Heckler SL 90 | Heckler SL GX AXS | Heckler SL X0 AXS RSV | Heckler SL XX AXS RSV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £6,999 | £8,399 | £9,799 | £11,499 |
| Frame | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik Base, 160mm | FOX 36 Float Performance, Grip | Fox 36 Float Performance Elite, Grip X2 | Fox 36 Float Factory, Grip X2 | Fox 36 Float Factory, Grip X2 |
| Shock | FOX Float Performance | FOX Float X Performance | Fox Float X Performance Elite | Fox Float X Factory | Fox Float X Factory |
| Derailleur | SRAM 70 Eagle T-Type | SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type | SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type | SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type | SRAM XX Eagle AXS T-Type |
| Brakes | SRAM DB8 | SRAM Maven Base | SRAM Maven Bronze Stealth | SRAM Maven Silver Stealth | SRAM Maven Ultimate Stealth |
| Wheels | WTB ST Tough 30 | Reserve 30|HD AL | Reserve 30|SL AL 6069 or Raceface ARC 30 | Reserve 30|HD Carbon | Reserve 30|HD Carbon |
| Weight | 20 kg | 20.1 kg | 19.6 kg | 19.5 kg | 19.4 kg |
Heckler SL XX AXS RSV: FAQ
How much does the Santa Cruz Heckler SL XX AXS RSV cost?
£11,499 (UK RRP, VAT incl.). The Heckler SL range runs from £5,999 (Heckler SL 70) to £11,499 (Heckler SL XX AXS RSV). Prices vary by country and dealer.
How much does the Santa Cruz Heckler SL XX AXS RSV weigh?
Santa Cruz quotes 19.4 kg. It is the lightest build of the Heckler SL.
What motor and battery does the Santa Cruz Heckler SL XX AXS RSV have?
Fazua Ride 60 (60 Nm). 430 Wh battery — fazua integrated battery, charged in the frame.
How much suspension travel does the Santa Cruz Heckler SL XX AXS RSV have?
160 mm at the fork and 150 mm at the rear, on mullet 29" / 27.5" wheels.
What sizes does the Santa Cruz Heckler SL XX AXS RSV come in?
S, M, L, XL, XXL. Check the geometry table to compare reach and stack between sizes.
What is the difference between the Heckler SL XX AXS RSV and the Heckler SL X0 AXS RSV?
They share the Heckler SL frame platform and motor; the differences are in the parts — derailleur: SRAM XX Eagle AXS T-Type vs SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type; claimed weight: 19.4 kg vs 19.5 kg; price: £11,499 vs £9,799.
