Santa Cruz HECKLER - R MX

Santa Cruz HECKLER - R MX

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Description

CategoryE-Mountain
Travel Front160 mm
Travel Rear150 mm
Wheels29 / 27.5 / Mullet
Frame MaterialAluminum
GroupsetSram NX EAGLE
ForkRockShox Lyrik
ShockRockShox Super Deluxe
Ebike MotorShimano
Ebike Battery720 Wh
BrakesSram G2

Reviews

EMTB-News.de

Rico Haase

Well, Santa Cruz has come up with something really great! The Santa Cruz Heckler 29 delivers a strong performance on the trail. It climbs with ease and has enough traction on the long rear end to handle technical terrain without any problems...

Pros
  1. sensitive rear end with plenty of reserves
  2. great balancing
  3. 726 Wh battery capacity
  4. max. permissible system weight 135 kg in addition to the e-bike
Cons
  1. not exactly cheap
  2. no 220mm brake discs
  3. placement of the USB-C port

Vital MTB

26griz

Vital Long-Term Review - 2023 Santa Cruz Heckler eMTB An incredible e-bike with a price for those not faint of heart.

Pros
  1. Adjustable geometry and suspension curve options enhance rider preference stoke
  2. 720Wh battery range
  3. Updated charge port with improved cover 
  4. Mixed wheel stoke
  5. AXS wireless shifting
  6. Reserve wheels lifetime support
  7. Superb trail handling
  8. Cornering performance
Cons
  1. Tire casing is not ideal for aggressive DH terrain 
  2. FOX 36 has pronounced fore and aft flex under braking
  3. We broke a rear wheel
  4. A wider saddle is welcomed

Pinkbike

Mike Kazimer

The Heckler's new 720 Wh battery gives it even more range for big adventures.

Cons
  1. High cost of entry
  2. Some of the spec choices don't align with the bike's capabilities, like the EXO+ tires and 200mm front rotor

E-Mountainbike Magazine

Julian Schwede

The Heckler 9 CC XO1 AXS RSV drifts into the new season with an elegant look and intuitive handling. Santa Cruz’s eMTB all-rounder is composed, good-natured and instills confidence on the trail – as long as the dropper post doesn’t get in your way! If...

Pros
  1. well integrated motor-system
  2. high level of riding stability
  3. good-natured riding characteristics
  4. strong touring potential
Cons
  1. rattling cables
  2. low insertion depth for long seatposts
  3. puncture-prone tyres

ENDURO Mountainbike Magazine

Julian Schwede

Santa Cruz Heckler 2022 first ride review: different wheel size options, a 720 Wh battery and many frame sizes to choose from – is this the key to eMTB happiness? We found out for you.

MBR

Danny Milner

Barely two years old, the Santa Cruz Heckler e-bike gets its first major revision, with a larger battery, mullet or 29in wheels and a hefty ticket price. Is it worth the cost of admission?

Pros
  1. Solid frame. Stable front end. Great size range. Acres of standover height. Choice of wheel size.
Cons
  1. Lacks agility. Feels overdamped. Shimano motor lags behind Bosch and Brose.

Outdoor Gear Lab

The most recent iteration of the Santa Cruz Heckler MX builds off the foundation of the original with several notable changes. With mixed wheel sizes, 150/160mm of travel, and a modern trail riding geometry, this versatile bike can handle virtually any...

Pros
  1. Well-rounded performance
  2. Excellent build
  3. Natural handling feel
  4. Great range
Cons
  1. Build tested is very expensive
  2. Could use a burlier rear tire

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Specifications

Frame

Frame
Frame Sizes
S, M, L, XL, XXL
Frame Colors
Gloss Avocado GreenMaritime Grey

Ebike System

Motor
Shimano Drive Unit DU-EP800
Battery
Darfon 720Wh Integrated Battery
Charger
-

Suspension

Fork
RockShox Lyrik Base, 160mm
Rear Shock
RockShox Super Deluxe Select 210x55

Cockpit

Stem
e.13 Base, 40mm
Handlebars
e13 TRS Base, 800mm
Tape/Grips
Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Saddle
WTB Silverado Medium CroMo

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur
SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Shift Levers
SRAM NX
Cassette
SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t
Chain
SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Crankset
Shimano EM600 Crank Arms 165mm
Chainrings

Brakes

Front Brake
SRAM G2 RE
Shift Levers

Wheels

Front Rim
WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 29"
Rear Rim
WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 27.5"
Front Tyre
WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 29"
Rear Tyre
WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 27.5"
Front Hub
SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 32h
Thru Axle
SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h

Geometry Santa Cruz HECKLER - R MX

SizeSMLXLXXL
Seat Tube Length (mm)390405430460500
Seat Tube Angle76.9°76.8°76.7°77°77°
Head Tube Length (mm)130100115135155
Head Tube Angle64.8°64.8°64.8°64.8°64.8°
Top Tube Length (mm)571599624645674
Wheelbase (mm)12061226125212811314
Standover (mm)720745743741741
Stack (mm)607616629648666
Reach (mm)430455475495520
BB Offset (mm)8R:8 / F: 26R:8 / F: 26R:8 / F: 26R:8 / F: 26

Customer questions & answers

FAQ Santa Cruz HECKLER - R MX

What material is the frame of the Santa Cruz HECKLER - R MX?

The Santa Cruz HECKLER - R MX ist crafted with Aluminum

What is the recommended price given by the manufacturer Santa Cruz?

The SRP Price is our information at 0 GBP