In 1996 the Heckler was created as a rude interruption to mountain bike designs of the time. Its solid, full suspension build and aggressive swagger proved that a well-proportioned trail bike could elevate rider’s on-trail experiences. Today’s Heckler carries all that attitude forward into a new era.
A full carbon frame, VPP suspension and pedal-assist technology have merged to create something light and agile that amplifies the fun.
Like all Santa Cruz bikes, the Heckler pedals well regardless of watts involved. The lower link VPP approach is tweaked to deliver slightly lower anti-squat versus a Bronson. This adds a touch more support and traction over rough stuff when pedalling seated - a major advantage of having a Shimano motor on your side.
And like every Santa Cruz bike, the Heckler is built for the rigors of true mountain biking. Shimano electronics were chosen for their refinement and reliability, while quality pivot hardware, easily replaceable radial bearings and no-nonsense internal cabling were considered with a mechanics sanity in mind!
Creating an e-MTB demanded careful consideration. For us, the Heckler’s potential to loft riders up to new heights is what gets us most excited. Trailblazers like Greg Williams and Danny MacAskill weren’t asking for a dumbed-down ride up. Or down. They wanted something to push their riding to new levels. And held maneuverability sacrosanct as the new tech was introduced.
The Heckler’s boundaries aren’t defined by distance, laps, or time. The boundaries in our head that say, “Don’t bother”, “Turn back”, “Impossible.” Smashing these boundaries is what got us hooked on riding in the first place. Heckler’s not about taking things easy, it’s about making things possible.
-
X01 RSV
-
£9999GBP
-
21.09kg / 46.5lbs
-
FOX 36-E Float Performance Elite, 160mm, 27.5"
-
RockShox Super Deluxe Select Ultimate
-
SRAM X01 Eagle
-
SRAM X01 Eagle Single Click, 12spd
-
Shimano M8050 Hollowtech Crank arms 165mm
-
SRAM XG1295 Eagle 10-50T
-
SRAM X01 Eagle 12 SPD
-
SRAM Code RSC
-
Avid Centerline 200mm
-
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
-
Santa Cruz Di2 Carbon, 25mm rise
-
Race Face Aeffect R
-
Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips
-
DT Swiss 350, 15x110, 28h
-
DT Swiss 350, 12x148, XD, 32h
-
Santa Cruz Reserve 30 V2 27.5 Carbon Rim [Front], Reserve Carbon DH 27.5 Rim [Rear]
-
DT Swiss Competition Race
-
Maxxis Minion DHR II, 27.5x2.6 EXO+ TR
-
Maxxis Minion DHR II, 27.5x2.6 EXO+ TR
-
Stans Sealant 2oz
-
RockShox Reverb Stealth, 1X Lever, MatchMaker, 31.6
-
E13 LG1+ 34t Shimano STEPS Specific
-
WTB Silverado Team Saddle
-
Shimano 504Wh Integrated
-
Shimano DU-E8000
-
Shimano Display Unit E8000
-
Shimano E7000 Mode Switch
-
Shimano Battery Charger