2023 Santa Cruz Heckler
The must-ride eMTB.
The Heckler is the eMTB everyone raves about. As the brand says, you can travel further, higher and faster than ever. Thanks to the huge Shimano motor. It's lightweight, strong, and reliable with easy-to-use controls. If you've never ridden electric, you won't go back.
Carbon C and CC frames are made to last forever. But always backed by a lifetime warranty. They come in five sizes to work for riders up to 6'7". Get ready to explore infinite trails on MX or 29" wheels. Full 29ers are fast and efficient on any terrain. MX models blend traction and acceleration.
Eight builds and four colors to choose from. You'll find your own perfect dream machine. There are so many trails to explore, tricks to land, and memories to make. All you need is your own Santa Cruz Heckler!
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Available Colors
2023 Santa Cruz Heckler 9.1 in Matte Dark Pewter
2023 Santa Cruz Heckler 9.1 in Gloss Heirloom Red
| Kit | R MX | R 29 | S MX | S 29 | GX AXS MX | GX AXS 29 | X01 AXS RSV MX | X01 AXS RSV 29 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $8749 | $8749 | $10399 | $10399 | $11749 | $11749 | $13899 | $13899 |
| Material | Carbon C | Carbon C | Carbon C | Carbon C | Carbon C | Carbon C | Carbon CC | Carbon CC |
| Rear Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select 210x55 | RockShox Super Deluxe Select 210x55 | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ 210x55 | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ 210x55 | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ 210x55 | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ 210x55 | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate 210x55 | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate 210x55 |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik Base, 160mm | RockShox Lyrik Base, 160mm | FOX 36 Float Performance, 160mm | FOX 36 Float Performance, 160mm | FOX 36 Float Performance Elite, 160mm | FOX 36 Float Performance Elite, 160mm | FOX 36 Float Factory, 160mm | FOX 36 Float Factory, 160mm |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd | SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd | SRAM GX AXS Eagle, 12spd | SRAM GX AXS Eagle, 12spd | SRAM X01 Eagle AXS, 12spd | SRAM X01 Eagle AXS, 12spd |
| Shifters | SRAM NX | SRAM NX | SRAM GX Eagle Single Click, 12spd | SRAM GX Eagle Single Click, 12spd | GX AXS Controller | GX AXS Controller | GX AXS Controller | GX AXS Controller |
| Cassette | SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t | SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t | SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t | SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t | SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t | SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t | SRAM XG1295 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t | SRAM XG1295 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd | SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd |
| Chainguide | E13 E-Spec+ AL | E13 E-Spec+ AL | E13 E-Spec+ AL | E13 E-Spec+ AL | E13 E-Spec+ AL | E13 E-Spec+ AL | E13 E-Spec+ AL | E13 E-Spec+ AL |
| Headset | Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset | Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
| Rear Tire | Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4"WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+, TR | Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4"WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+, TR | Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4"WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+, TR | Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4"WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+, TR | Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4"WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+, TR | Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4"WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+, TR | Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4"WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+, TR | Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4"WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+, TR |
| Front Tire | Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5" 3C MaxxGrip, EXO+, TR | Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5" 3C MaxxGrip, EXO+, TR | Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5" 3C MaxxGrip, EXO+, TR | Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5" 3C MaxxGrip, EXO+, TR | Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5" 3C MaxxGrip, EXO+, TR | Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5" 3C MaxxGrip, EXO+, TR | Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5" 3C MaxxGrip, EXO+, TR | Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5" 3C MaxxGrip, EXO+, TR |
| Sealant | Reserve Tubeless Sealant | Reserve Tubeless Sealant | Reserve Tubeless Sealant | Reserve Tubeless Sealant | Reserve Tubeless Sealant | Reserve Tubeless Sealant | Reserve Tubeless Sealant | Reserve Tubeless Sealant |
| Front Hub | SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 32h | SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 32h | DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 32h | DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 32h | i9 1/1, 15x110, 32h | i9 1/1, 15x110, 32h | i9 1/1, 15x110, 28h | i9 1/1, 15x110, 28h |
| Front Rim | WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 29" | WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 29" | RaceFace ARC HD 30 29" | RaceFace ARC HD 30 29" | RaceFace ARC HD 30 29" | RaceFace ARC HD 30 29" | Reserve 30|HD 29", 28h | Reserve 30|HD 29", 28h |
| Rear Hub | SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h | SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h | DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 32h | DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 32h | i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 32h | i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 32h | i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 32h | i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 32h |
| Rear Rim | WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 27.5" | WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 29" | RaceFace ARC HD 30 27.5" | RaceFace ARC HD 30 29" | RaceFace ARC HD 30 27.5" | RaceFace ARC HD 30 29" | Reserve 31|DH 27.5", 32h | Reserve 31|DH 29", 32h |
| Front Rotor | Avid Centerline 200mm | Avid Centerline 200mm | Avid Centerline 200mm | Avid Centerline 200mm | Avid Centerline 200mm | Avid Centerline 200mm | SRAM HS2, 200mm | SRAM HS2, 200mm |
| Rear Rotor | Avid Centerline 200mm | Avid Centerline 200mm | Avid Centerline 200mm | Avid Centerline 200mm | Avid Centerline 200mm | Avid Centerline 200mm | SRAM HS2, 200mm | SRAM HS2, 200mm |
| Brakes | SRAM G2 RE | SRAM G2 RE | SRAM Code R | SRAM Code R | SRAM Code RS | SRAM Code RS | SRAM Code RSC | SRAM Code RSC |
| Crankset | Shimano EM600 Crank Arms 165mm | Shimano EM600 Crank Arms 165mm | Shimano EM600 Crank Arms 165mm | Shimano EM600 Crank Arms 165mm | Shimano EM600 Crank Arms 165mm | Shimano EM600 Crank Arms 165mm | Shimano EM900 HollowTech Crank Arms 165mm | Shimano EM900 HollowTech Crank Arms 165mm |
| Handlebars | e13 TRS Base, 800mm | e13 TRS Base, 800mm | Santa Cruz e35 Carbon Bar, 800mm | Santa Cruz e35 Carbon Bar, 800mm | Santa Cruz e35 Carbon Bar, 800mm | Santa Cruz e35 Carbon Bar, 800mm | Santa Cruz e35 Carbon Bar, 800mm | Santa Cruz e35 Carbon Bar, 800mm |
| Stem | e.13 Base, 40mm | e.13 Base, 40mm | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Medium CroMo | WTB Silverado Medium CroMo | WTB Silverado Medium CroMo | WTB Silverado Medium CroMo | WTB Silverado Medium CroMo | WTB Silverado Medium CroMo | WTB Silverado Medium Ti | WTB Silverado Medium Ti |
| Seatpost | SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6 | SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6 | SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6 | SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6 | FOX Transfer Performance Elite Dropper, 31.6 | FOX Transfer Performance Elite Dropper, 31.6 | FOX Transfer Factory Dropper, 31.6 | FOX Transfer Factory Dropper, 31.6 |
| Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips |
| Battery | Darfon 720Wh Integrated Battery | Darfon 720Wh Integrated Battery | Darfon 720Wh Integrated Battery | Darfon 720Wh Integrated Battery | Darfon 720Wh Integrated Battery | Darfon 720Wh Integrated Battery | Darfon 720Wh Integrated Battery | Darfon 720Wh Integrated Battery |
| Drive Unit | Shimano Drive Unit DU-EP800 | Shimano Drive Unit DU-EP800 | Shimano Drive Unit DU-EP800 | Shimano Drive Unit DU-EP800 | Shimano Drive Unit DU-EP800 | Shimano Drive Unit DU-EP800 | Shimano Drive Unit DU-EP800 | Shimano Drive Unit DU-EP800 |
| Travel | 160/150mm | 160/150mm | 160/150mm | 160/150mm | 160/150mm | 160/150mm | 160/150mm | 160/150mm |
| Wheel Size | MX | 29" | MX | 29" | MX | 29" | MX | 29" |
Highlighted Features of the 2023 Santa Cruz Heckler
MX
| Size | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | Hi/Lo | 430/427 | 455/452 | 475/472 | 495/492 | 520/517 |
| Stack | Hi/Lo | 607.3/609 | 615.8/618 | 629.4/632 | 647.5/650 | 665.6/668 |
| Head Tube Angle | Hi/Lo | 64.8°/64.5° | 64.8°/64.5° | 64.8°/64.5° | 64.8°/64.5° | 64.8°/64.5° |
| Seat Tube Length | 390/390 | 405/405 | 430/430 | 460/460 | 500/500 |
| Front Center | Hi/Lo | 760.6/761 | 780.9/781 | 807.3/807 | 835.8/736 | 869.4/869 |
| BB Height | Hi/Lo | 346/342 | 346/342 | 346/342 | 346/342 | 346/342 |
| BB Drop (front) | Hi/Lo | 12 | 30/26 | 30/26 | 30/26 | 30/26 |
| BB Drop (rear) | Hi/Lo | 8 | 8/12 | 8/12 | 8/12 | 8/12 |
| Wheelbase | Hi/Lo | 1205.6/1207 | 1225.9/1227 | 1252.3/1253 | 1280.8/1282 | 1314.4/1315 |
| Rear Center | Hi/Lo | 445/446 | 445/446 | 445/446 | 445/446 | 445/446 |
| Head Tube Length | 130/130 | 100/100 | 115/115 | 135/135 | 155/155 |
| Top Tube Length | Hi/Lo | 571.4/572 | 599/600 | 623.6/625 | 644.6/646 | 673.5/675 |
| Seat Tube Angle | Hi/Lo | 76.9°/76.7° | 76.8°/76.6° | 76.7°/76.4° | 77°/76.7° | 77°/76.8° |
| Standover Height | Hi/Lo | 720/716 | 745/741 | 743/740 | 741/737 | 741/738 |
29"
| M | L | XL | XXL | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | Hi/Lo | 455/452 | 475/472 | 495/492 | 520/517 | |
| Stack | Hi/Lo | 616/618 | 629/632 | 648/650 | 666/668 | |
| Head Tube Angle | Hi/Lo | 64.8°/64.5° | 64.8°/64.5° | 64.8°/64.5° | 64.8°/64.5° | |
| Seat Tube Length | 405/405 | 430/430 | 460/460 | 500/500 | |
| Front Center | Hi/Lo | 781/781 | 807/807 | 836/836 | 869/869 | |
| BB Height | Hi/Lo | 346/342 | 346/342 | 346/342 | 346/342 | |
| BB Drop | Hi/Lo | 26/30 | 26/30 | 26/30 | 26/30 | |
| Wheelbase | Hi/Lo | 1241/1242 | 1267/1268 | 1296/1297 | 1329/1330 | |
| Rear Center | Hi/Lo | 460/461 | 460/461 | 460/461 | 460/461 | |
| Head Tube Length | 100/100 | 115/115 | 135/135 | 155/155 | |
| Top Tube Length | Hi/Lo | 599/600 | 624/625 | 645/646 | 674/675 | |
| Seat Tube Angle | Hi/Lo | 76.8°/76.6° | 76.7°/76.4° | 77°/76.7° | 77°/76.8° | |
| Standover Height | Hi/Lo | 745/741 | 743/740 | 741/737 | 741/738 |
Frequently Asked Questions
2023 Santa Cruz Heckler
160mm fork with a 44mm or 42mm offset for most sizes, or 37mm 27.5 fork for small. You can run it longer, but it does affect the geo.
Follow the instructions in the Shimano manual or Shimano Steps app.
No, that would damage the frame.
No. The cover is attached to the battery. If you take it out, you'll have a big hole in your downtube.
On the frame, behind the lower link, above the motor.
The E7000 has a black and white screen and it's slightly smaller than the EM800. The EM800 is a larger display with a color screen, backlight brightness adjustments, and a power assist indicator.
The Shimano Steps system is water resistant and the frame drains water. But you should't power wash this bike.
This bike uses Shimano Steps for the drive unit, so you don't need any special tools. But you should have a Di2 tool and a 4mm to remove the battery.
Visit faa.gov for full details.
Yes, all forks specced on this model are e-bike compatible.
Yes, but only the E13 LG1+ 34t Shimano Steps.
Yes, instructions are in the Shimano Steps app or software.
Yes, Shimano has two ports on the drive unit to support approved accessories. Refer to the Shimano manual for set up.
You can still pedal without the battery or motor. If the loss of power isn't because of a drained battery, contact customer service.
No, only 720Wh.
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