Santa CruzHeckler SL
- Price
- £5,999 – £11,499
- 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"
- Weight
- 19.4 kg – 20.1 kg
Overview
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
Santa Cruz Heckler SL builds
Heckler SL builds compared
| 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 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.
Santa Cruz Heckler SL: FAQ
How much does the Santa Cruz Heckler SL cost?
£5,999 – £11,499 depending on the build (Heckler SL 70 £5,999, Heckler SL 90 £6,999, Heckler SL GX AXS £8,399, Heckler SL X0 AXS RSV £9,799, Heckler SL XX AXS RSV £11,499); UK RRP, VAT incl..
How many Santa Cruz Heckler SL builds are there?
5: Heckler SL 70, Heckler SL 90, Heckler SL GX AXS, Heckler SL X0 AXS RSV, Heckler SL XX AXS RSV. They share the frame platform and differ mainly in suspension, drivetrain, wheels and weight.
How much does the Santa Cruz Heckler SL weigh?
Claimed weights range from 19.4 kg (Heckler SL XX AXS RSV) to 20.1 kg (Heckler SL 90).
What motor and battery does the Santa Cruz Heckler SL use?
Fazua Ride 60 (60 Nm) with a 430 Wh battery (fazua integrated battery, charged in the frame).
How much travel does the Santa Cruz Heckler SL have?
160 mm fork and 150 mm rear travel on mullet 29" / 27.5" wheels.
