Santa Cruz Heckler S MX / Carbon C Mountain E-Bike - 2023, XX-Large
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A mixed-wheel (mullet) e-MTB with increased range and climbing ability, the Santa Cruz Heckler S MX/Carbon C is designed for tough trail riding. Its Carbon C frame combines a full-power motor system with Santa Cruz's elegant suspension design to provide seamless assistance on high climbs while preserving a calm, natural ride on descents. In tight, challenging terrain, the MX setup—which has a 29-inch front wheel for rollover and stability and a 27.5-inch rear wheel for agility—maintains handling balance and fun. The Heckler S MX is a hard-charging electric mountain bike that combines power, control, and confident trail etiquette for riders who want to cover more ground without compromising downhill performance.
The Heckler S MX is Santa Cruz's full-power e-MTB, built on their legendary VPP suspension platform. Its key features are designed for serious trail riding.
Robust Carbon Frame: Built with Santa Cruz's Carbon C frame technology, offering an excellent balance of stiffness, durability, and weight savings . It includes a lower-link flip-chip for adjusting geometry to suit different riding styles and terrain .
Powerful Shimano Drive System: Equipped with the Shimano EP8 motor (85Nm of torque) for natural and powerful assistance . It's paired with a large 720Wh integrated battery from Darfon, providing impressive range for long days on the trail .
Mixed "Mullet" Wheel Setup: Combines a 29-inch front wheel for rolling over obstacles with a 27.5-inch rear wheel for a more playful, agile feel and quicker acceleration .
VPP Suspension: Features the Virtual Pivot Point (VPP) suspension design, tuned specifically for e-bike use with 150mm of rear travel and a 160mm fork, providing excellent traction on climbs and composed, controlled descents .
Trail-Ready Components: Comes stock with a SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain, powerful SRAM Code R 4-piston brakes with 200mm rotors, and a Burgtec cockpit .
For a bike of this caliber, proper fit is paramount for handling the power and terrain. Here are the detailed specifications and geometry for the 2023 Santa Cruz Heckler S MX in size XX-Large. The bike features a flip-chip to adjust the geometry between High and Low settings .
Rider Height Recommendation: The size XX-Large is generally recommended for riders between 193 cm and 198 cm (approximately 6'4" to 6'6") .
Key Geometry Details (Size XX-Large)
Measurement | High Setting | Low Setting |
|---|---|---|
Reach | 520 mm | 517 mm |
Stack | 666 mm | 668 mm |
Head Tube Angle | 64.8° | 64.5° |
Seat Tube Angle | 77.0° | 76.8° |
Seat Tube Length | 500 mm | 500 mm |
Chainstay Length | 445 mm | 446 mm |
Wheelbase | 1314 mm | 1315 mm |
Bottom Bracket Height | 346 mm | 342 mm |
Standover Height | 741 mm | 738 mm |
The build kit on the Heckler S MX is selected for durability and performance .
Component | Specification |
|---|---|
Frame | Carbon C front triangle and swingarm, 150mm travel, VPP suspension |
Fork | Fox 36 Float Performance, 160mm travel, 44mm offset |
Rear Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ |
Motor | Shimano Drive Unit DU-EP800 (EP8), 85Nm torque |
Battery | Darfon 720Wh Integrated (removable) |
Display/Remote | Shimano Display Unit SC-E7000 |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed |
Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle Single Click, 12-speed |
Cassette | SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 10-50t, 12-speed |
Crankset | Shimano EM600, 165mm arms |
Brakes | SRAM Code R hydraulic disc, 4-piston |
Brake Rotors | Avid Centerline, 200mm |
Handlebar | Santa Cruz e35 Carbon, 800mm width, 35mm rise |
Stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm |
Seatpost | SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6mm, 175mm travel (Size XX-Large) |
Saddle | WTB Silverado Medium CroMo |
Wheelset | RaceFace ARC HD 30 rims, 32h, with DT Swiss 370 hubs (15x110 front, 12x148 XD rear) |
Front Tire | Maxxis Assegai, 29" x 2.5", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO+, TR |
Rear Tire | Maxxis Minion DHR II, 27.5" x 2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+, TR |
Weight | Approximately 22.1 kg (48.7 lbs) for a size Medium; XXL will be slightly heavier |