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Mar 2024
Welcome to our first of five bikes we tested for our lightweight E-MTB head to head review! The Santa Cruz Heckler SL impressed ...
Mar 2024 · Benedikt Schmidt
How did the Santa Cruz Heckler SL XX AXS RSV with FAZUA Ride 60 motor and 430 Wh battery fare in our 2024 eMTB group test?
Top fun factor on all trails
Great mix of composure and agility
Highest permissible payload in the entire test field
Expensive
Tire casing doesn’t do justice to the bike’s intended use
Jan 2024 · Julian Schwede
How did the Santa Cruz Heckler SL XX AXS RSV fare against the competition in our big 2024 trail bike group test?
Excellent frame platform suitable for both beginners and advanced riders
Suspension strikes an excellent balance between traction and support
Top riding fun
Battery can’t be removed for charging
Jan 2024 · Simon Kohler
How did the Santa Cruz Hightower X0 AXS RSV fare against the competition in our big 2024 trail bike comparison test?
Very agile
Well-implemented storage compartment
Very intuitive handling
Not the most composed
Brake lines rattle loudly against the stem
Jan 2024 · Martin Staffa
At home wherever you go? The 2023 Santa Cruz Stigmata claims to do it all, from gravel racing to multi-day adventures. Too much of a good thing, or good for everything?
High-quality, classy design
Comfortable and fun handling off the beaten track
Confidence-inspiring thanks to plenty of damping and grippy tires
Integrated compartment in the down tube offers onboard storage space
Limited gear range for steep off-road climbs or long, loaded drags
Lacking mounting points
Dec 2023 · Guy Kesteven
Santa Cruz says its new 5010 is "the best handling trail bike ever" but what do our expert testers say?
Hero time ‘best of both worlds’ dynamic balance
High traction, uninterrupted action suspension
Sweet spot kit selection and great practical detailing
Excellent warranties on frame, wheels and bars
Wide sizing with proportional and structural optimisation
A kilo heavier than the last 5010
Sticky front tire kills rolling speed
2.5in is the largest rear rubber (officially)
Q: Which Santa Cruz bikes are most popular?
The most popular Santa Cruz model families are the HIGHTOWER, STIGMATA, and TALLBOY.
Q: Does Santa Cruz make eBikes?
Yes, Santa Cruz manufactures both conventional bikes and e-bikes.