The Heckler SL is the e-MTB for riders who want efficient, natural-feeling motor assistance without losing the feel of a regular trail bike. It sits in the middle ground between a traditional mountain bike and a full-power e-MTB, so you can make the move to electric without giving up the nimble handling you need on the trail. We think Santa Cruz nailed it.
It pairs 160mm of fork travel with 150mm of VPP rear suspension, modern geometry with a 64° head angle and 478mm reach, and a fast, playful mixed-wheel setup with a 29" front and 27.5" rear. Power comes from the Fazua Ride 60 drive system with a 430Wh battery. At a claimed 18.5kg it's light for an e-MTB, and that lower weight means its effective range compares well with full-power bikes running bigger batteries. The frame is also set up for Fazua's range extender.
The Fazua motor has three ride modes: Breeze (eco), River (full power when you pedal hard) and Rocket (full power all the time). Fazua motors are well regarded for their smooth power delivery and reliability. The Carbon C frame shares the CC frame's geometry and design but uses a different lay-up, so it costs a little less for a little extra weight, and it's backed by Santa Cruz's lifetime frame warranty and lifetime linkage bearing replacement. The Heckler SL C is available in three build kits: R, S and GX AXS.
Features
- Lightweight Carbon C e-MTB frame, claimed 18.5kg complete
- 160mm front and 150mm rear VPP travel
- Mixed-wheel setup: 29" front, 27.5" rear
- Fazua Ride 60 motor with 430Wh integrated battery
- Three ride modes: Breeze, River and Rocket
- Range extender ready
- Modern geometry with 64° head angle and 478mm reach
- Lifetime frame warranty and lifetime linkage bearing replacement
Sizing
- S: 5'0" and over
- M: 5'4" and over
- L: 5'9" and over
- XL: 6'1" and over
- XXL: 6'3" and over
Specifications
DisciplineEnduro
MaterialCarbon
Front Travel160mm
Rear Travel150mm
Wheel SizeMX (29"/
27.5") WarrantyLifetime (frame)
Frame - Carbon C, MX, 150mm travel VPP
Fork - RockShox Lyrik Select+, 160mm
Rear shock - RockShox Super Deluxe Select+, 210x55mm
Motor - Fazua Ride 60
Battery - Fazua 430Wh, integrated
Rear derailleur - SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12-speed
Shifter - SRAM AXS Pod Bridge
Crankset - Praxis eTor AL, 104BCD, 165mm
Chain guide - OneUp
Cassette - SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 10-52T
Chain - SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 12-speed
Brakes - SRAM Code Bronze Stealth
Front rotor - SRAM HS2, 200mm
Rear rotor - SRAM HS2, 200mm
Front hub - DT Swiss 370, 110mm, Torque Cap, 6-bolt, 28H
Rear hub - DT Swiss 370, 12x148mm, XD, 6-bolt, 36T ratchet, 28H
Rims - Reserve 30|SL AL 6069 or RaceFace ARC 30, 29" front, 27.5" rear
Front tyre - Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.5" WT, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO
Rear tyre - Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+
Headset - Cane Creek 40 IS integrated
Handlebar - Santa Cruz 35 carbon, 800mm
Stem - Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm
Grips - Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Seatpost - OneUp V2 dropper, 31.6mm
Saddle - WTB Silverado Medium, CroMo
DisciplineEnduro
MaterialCarbon
Front Travel160mm
Rear Travel150mm
Wheel SizeMX (29"/
27.5") WarrantyLifetime (frame)
Frame - Carbon C, MX, 150mm travel VPP
Fork - RockShox Lyrik Select+, 160mm
Rear shock - RockShox Super Deluxe Select+, 210x55mm
Motor - Fazua Ride 60
Battery - Fazua 430Wh, integrated
Rear derailleur - SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Shifter - SRAM GX Eagle single click, 12-speed
Crankset - Praxis eTor AL, 104BCD, 165mm
Chain guide - OneUp
Cassette - SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50T
Chain - SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Brakes - SRAM Code R
Front rotor - Avid Centerline, 200mm
Rear rotor - Avid Centerline, 200mm
Front hub - DT Swiss 370, 110mm, Torque Cap, 6-bolt, 28H
Rear hub - DT Swiss 370, 12x148mm, XD, 6-bolt, 36T ratchet, 28H
Rims - RaceFace AR Offset 30, 29" front, 27.5" rear
Front tyre - Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.5" WT, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO
Rear tyre - Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+
Headset - Cane Creek 40 IS integrated
Handlebar - Burgtec alloy
Stem - Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm
Grips - Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Seatpost - OneUp V2 dropper, 31.6mm
Saddle - WTB Silverado Medium, CroMo
DisciplineEnduro
MaterialCarbon
Front Travel160mm
Rear Travel150mm
Wheel SizeMX (29"/
27.5") WarrantyLifetime (frame)
Frame - Carbon C, MX, 150mm travel VPP
Fork - RockShox Lyrik Base, 160mm
Rear shock - Fox Float Performance, 210x55mm
Motor - Fazua Ride 60
Battery - Fazua 430Wh, integrated
Rear derailleur - SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
Shifter - SRAM NX
Crankset - Praxis eTor AL, 104BCD, 165mm
Chain guide - OneUp
Cassette - SRAM PG-1230, 12-speed, 11-50T
Chain - SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
Brakes - SRAM DB8
Front rotor - Avid Centerline, 200mm
Rear rotor - Avid Centerline, 200mm
Front hub - SRAM MTH 716, 15x110mm, Torque Cap, 6-bolt, 32H
Rear hub - SRAM MTH 746, 12x148mm, HG, 6-bolt, 32H
Rims - WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0, 29" front, 27.5" rear
Front tyre - Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.5" WT, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO
Rear tyre - Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+
Headset - FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB
Handlebar - e*thirteen TRS Base
Stem - e*thirteen Base
Grips - Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Seatpost - SDG Tellis dropper, 31.6mm
Saddle - WTB Silverado Medium, CroMo
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The Heckler SL is the e-MTB for riders who want efficient, natural-feeling motor assistance without losing the feel of a regular trail bike. It sits in the middle ground between a traditional mountain bike and a full-power e-MTB, so you can make the move to electric without giving up the nimble handling you need on the trail. We think Santa Cruz nailed it.
It pairs 160mm of fork travel with 150mm of VPP rear suspension, modern geometry with a 64° head angle and 478mm reach, and a fast, playful mixed-wheel setup with a 29" front and 27.5" rear. Power comes from the Fazua Ride 60 drive system with a 430Wh battery. At a claimed 18.5kg it's light for an e-MTB, and that lower weight means its effective range compares well with full-power bikes running bigger batteries. The frame is also set up for Fazua's range extender.
The Fazua motor has three ride modes: Breeze (eco), River (full power when you pedal hard) and Rocket (full power all the time). Fazua motors are well regarded for their smooth power delivery and reliability. The Carbon C frame shares the CC frame's geometry and design but uses a different lay-up, so it costs a little less for a little extra weight, and it's backed by Santa Cruz's lifetime frame warranty and lifetime linkage bearing replacement. The Heckler SL C is available in three build kits: R, S and GX AXS.
Features
- Lightweight Carbon C e-MTB frame, claimed 18.5kg complete
- 160mm front and 150mm rear VPP travel
- Mixed-wheel setup: 29" front, 27.5" rear
- Fazua Ride 60 motor with 430Wh integrated battery
- Three ride modes: Breeze, River and Rocket
- Range extender ready
- Modern geometry with 64° head angle and 478mm reach
- Lifetime frame warranty and lifetime linkage bearing replacement
Sizing
- S: 5'0" and over
- M: 5'4" and over
- L: 5'9" and over
- XL: 6'1" and over
- XXL: 6'3" and over
Specifications
DisciplineEnduro
MaterialCarbon
Front Travel160mm
Rear Travel150mm
Wheel SizeMX (29"/
27.5") WarrantyLifetime (frame)
Frame - Carbon C, MX, 150mm travel VPP
Fork - RockShox Lyrik Select+, 160mm
Rear shock - RockShox Super Deluxe Select+, 210x55mm
Motor - Fazua Ride 60
Battery - Fazua 430Wh, integrated
Rear derailleur - SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12-speed
Shifter - SRAM AXS Pod Bridge
Crankset - Praxis eTor AL, 104BCD, 165mm
Chain guide - OneUp
Cassette - SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 10-52T
Chain - SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 12-speed
Brakes - SRAM Code Bronze Stealth
Front rotor - SRAM HS2, 200mm
Rear rotor - SRAM HS2, 200mm
Front hub - DT Swiss 370, 110mm, Torque Cap, 6-bolt, 28H
Rear hub - DT Swiss 370, 12x148mm, XD, 6-bolt, 36T ratchet, 28H
Rims - Reserve 30|SL AL 6069 or RaceFace ARC 30, 29" front, 27.5" rear
Front tyre - Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.5" WT, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO
Rear tyre - Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+
Headset - Cane Creek 40 IS integrated
Handlebar - Santa Cruz 35 carbon, 800mm
Stem - Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm
Grips - Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Seatpost - OneUp V2 dropper, 31.6mm
Saddle - WTB Silverado Medium, CroMo
DisciplineEnduro
MaterialCarbon
Front Travel160mm
Rear Travel150mm
Wheel SizeMX (29"/
27.5") WarrantyLifetime (frame)
Frame - Carbon C, MX, 150mm travel VPP
Fork - RockShox Lyrik Select+, 160mm
Rear shock - RockShox Super Deluxe Select+, 210x55mm
Motor - Fazua Ride 60
Battery - Fazua 430Wh, integrated
Rear derailleur - SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Shifter - SRAM GX Eagle single click, 12-speed
Crankset - Praxis eTor AL, 104BCD, 165mm
Chain guide - OneUp
Cassette - SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50T
Chain - SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Brakes - SRAM Code R
Front rotor - Avid Centerline, 200mm
Rear rotor - Avid Centerline, 200mm
Front hub - DT Swiss 370, 110mm, Torque Cap, 6-bolt, 28H
Rear hub - DT Swiss 370, 12x148mm, XD, 6-bolt, 36T ratchet, 28H
Rims - RaceFace AR Offset 30, 29" front, 27.5" rear
Front tyre - Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.5" WT, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO
Rear tyre - Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+
Headset - Cane Creek 40 IS integrated
Handlebar - Burgtec alloy
Stem - Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm
Grips - Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Seatpost - OneUp V2 dropper, 31.6mm
Saddle - WTB Silverado Medium, CroMo
DisciplineEnduro
MaterialCarbon
Front Travel160mm
Rear Travel150mm
Wheel SizeMX (29"/
27.5") WarrantyLifetime (frame)
Frame - Carbon C, MX, 150mm travel VPP
Fork - RockShox Lyrik Base, 160mm
Rear shock - Fox Float Performance, 210x55mm
Motor - Fazua Ride 60
Battery - Fazua 430Wh, integrated
Rear derailleur - SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
Shifter - SRAM NX
Crankset - Praxis eTor AL, 104BCD, 165mm
Chain guide - OneUp
Cassette - SRAM PG-1230, 12-speed, 11-50T
Chain - SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
Brakes - SRAM DB8
Front rotor - Avid Centerline, 200mm
Rear rotor - Avid Centerline, 200mm
Front hub - SRAM MTH 716, 15x110mm, Torque Cap, 6-bolt, 32H
Rear hub - SRAM MTH 746, 12x148mm, HG, 6-bolt, 32H
Rims - WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0, 29" front, 27.5" rear
Front tyre - Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.5" WT, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO
Rear tyre - Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+
Headset - FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB
Handlebar - e*thirteen TRS Base
Stem - e*thirteen Base
Grips - Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Seatpost - SDG Tellis dropper, 31.6mm
Saddle - WTB Silverado Medium, CroMo





