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Let The Heckling Begin
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 pedaling 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.
- RockShox Yari RC 160mm fork
- RockShox Super Deluxe Select shock
- SRAM NX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain
- SRAM MTH/WTB ST i29 wheels with Maxxis Minion tires
- Race Face Aeffect dropper post

A dropper seatpost allows you to quickly lower and raise your seat to give you an ideal riding position. Dropping your seat creates a lower center of gravity for better control and maneuverability on steep descents, while raising it puts you at normal riding height for efficient pedaling.
Construction can include either hydraulic- or cable-actuated systems and the post’s travel can either be infinitely adjustable or stopped at set intervals, depending on the model.
Dropper seatposts come in standard lengths and diameters and vary by the amount of travel.
Pedals sold separately
Specs
Motor | Shimano DU-E8000 |
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Battery | Shimano 504Wh Integrated |
Display | Shimano Display Unit E7000 |
Charger | Shimano Battery Charger |
Frame | Santa Cruz CC Carbon |
Fork | RockShox Yari RC 160mm 27.5" |
Headset | Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset |
Rear Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select |
Axles |
Front: 110 x 15mm Rear: 148 x 12mm |
Rims/Wheels | WTB ST i29 TCS 2.0 27.5" |
Hubs |
Front: SRAM MTH 716, Torque Cap, 32H Rear: SRAM MTH 746, 32H |
Spokes | DT Swiss Competition |
Tires | Maxxis Minion DHR II, 27.5x2.6 EXO+ TR |
Crankset | Shimano M8000 165mm |
Chain | SRAM NX Eagle |
Front Derailleur | E.13 LG1 chainguide |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle 12spd |
Cassette/Rear Cogs | SRAM CS PG1210 Eagle, 11-50T |
Shifters | SRAM NX Eagle 12spd |
Handlebars | Race Face Aeffect R |
Tape/Grips | Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips |
Stem | Race Face Ride Stem |
Brakes | SRAM Guide RE |
Seatpost | Race Face Aeffect, 31.6mm |
Accessories & Extras | Stans Sealant 2oz |
* Subject to change without notice.
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Part Numbers
Option | UPC | MPN |
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Yellowjacket and Black / Small | 192219145044 | 58-20216-104-2-682-948201-01 |
Yellowjacket and Black / Medium | 192219145082 | 58-20216-104-3-682-948201-01 |
Yellowjacket and Black / Large | 192219145129 | 58-20216-104-4-682-948201-01 |
Yellowjacket and Black / X-Large | 192219145167 | 58-20216-104-5-682-948201-01 |
Yellowjacket and Black / XX-Large | 192219145204 | 58-20216-104-6-682-948201-01 |
Blackout and Copper / Small | 192219144443 | 58-20216-104-2-681-948201-01 |
Blackout and Copper / Medium | 192219145068 | 58-20216-104-3-681-948201-01 |
Blackout and Copper / Large | 192219145105 | 58-20216-104-4-681-948201-01 |
Blackout and Copper / X-Large | 192219145143 | 58-20216-104-5-681-948201-01 |
Blackout and Copper / XX-Large | 192219145181 | 58-20216-104-6-681-948201-01 |