2024 Santa Cruz
HECKLER SL S / Carbon C
A 29″ / 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro e-bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$8,699| Weight | 42.5 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 150 / 160mm |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik Select+ |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ |
| Wheels | 29″ / 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | GX Eagle, Praxis |
| Motor | Fazua 450W 60Nm mid-drive |
| Battery | Fazua 430Wh |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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Mar 2024
The Santa Cruz Heckler SL stands out as a versatile bike, confidently handling fast descents while maintaining playfulness on mellow terrain, and its impressive range from the Fazua 400 Wh battery solidifies its position as a top choice in our lightweight E-MTB head-to-head test.
“Goldilocks” geometry feels capable in rough terrain but still fun on mellower trails
Longest range of our lightweight E-MTB head-to-head test
“Barney Purple” paint job
On the heavier side
“Barney Purple” paint job
Dec 2023
So where does the Santa Cruz Heckler SL sit overall? That’s a tough question and we do our best to answer it in our review, check it out
Play Bike with Assist!
Pops, Pumps, Boosts, Snaps
Fit and Finish
Can’t Tell It’s an Eeb
VPP is rough in the rough
Not the best value for spec in lower level models
Non-removable battery could be issue for some
Sep 2023 · Patrick Brady
Among the mid-sized (i.e., not Specialized, Trek or Giant) legacy bike brands, Santa Cruz has had a reputation for making some of the better mountain bikes going. They introduced their first eMTB three years ago. They retooled their popular Heckler model as an e-bike and it has been a bona fide hit. Well now Santa
Sep 2023
Santa Cruz throws its hat in the lightweight mid-power eMTB ring with the 18.5 kg Heckler SL powered by the Fazua Ride 60 and a 430 Wh battery
Sep 2023 · Peter Walker
First ride review of the all-new Santa Cruz Heckler SL light eMTB featuring the FAZUA Ride 60 motor.
Intuitive and stable
Quickly makes you feel at home
Playful and agile on the trail
Permanently integrated battery (in case you haven’t got a power outlet in your garage)
Sep 2023 · Knut Nes
...and I haven't had a chance to ride it. The Santa Cruz Heckler always was light for a full power emtb. The new Heckler SL takes the weight down another notch. But Santa Cruz isn’t taking part in the chase towards 15 kg bike weight. They...
Sep 2023 · Peter Walker
First ride review of the all-new Santa Cruz Heckler SL light eMTB featuring the FAZUA Ride 60 motor.
| Frame | HECKLER SL S / Carbon C Colors: Gloss Magenta; Matte Silver |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik Select+, 160mm Travel: 160mm |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+, 210x55 Travel: 150mm |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
| Stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm |
| Handlebar | Burgtec Alloy Bar |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Medium, CroMo |
| Seatpost | OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6 or RockShox Reverb, 31.6 Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnar |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd |
|---|---|
| Crank | Praxis eTor AL, 104BCD, 165mm |
| Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle Single Click, 12spd or SRAM X01 Eagle Single Click, 12spd |
| Cassette | SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t or SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-52 |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd or SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd |
| Chain Guide | OneUp Chainguide |
| Brakes | SRAM Code R Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: RaceFace AR Offset 30, 29", Rear: RaceFace AR Offset 30, 27.5" |
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| Front Hub | DT Swiss 370, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6-Bolt, 28h |
| Rear Hub | DT Swis 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5"WT, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+ |
| Disc Rotors | Front: Avid Centerline, 200mm, Rear: Avid Centerline, 200mm |
| Motor | FAZUA RIDE60 |
|---|---|
| Battery | FAZUA 430 Wh Integrated Battery Recycling Program: ♻️ Call2Recycle |
Last updated April 27