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Santa Cruz Heckler CC XT

Santa Cruz Heckler CC XT
  • Color: Blackout
  • Color: Yellowjacket
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The Heckler is about expanding your own trail map—accessing previously unreachable trails, unlocking less-used trails, and doing so independently. The full carbon frame and interchangeable 504wh battery keep the weight down (45.3lb) compared to bikes with larger batteries, but it's fast and easy to put in a fresh battery for even bigger, longer days.

The new Shimano EP8 motor is lighter than the previous unit (310g), has more power (85Nm versus 70Nm), smaller volume (-10%) for greater ground clearance, less drag (36%), more heat resistant, and is tuned to give more power in Trail mode. All this means it's even more capable of tackling longer, tougher rides.

The 27.5-inch wheels keep the bike playful and maneuverable in order to make the most of the trail. The slack head angle (65.5-degree) and 445mm chainstay length provide a snappy and fun feel while still providing traction for when the trail gets steep and technical, both up and down.

Like all Santa Cruz bikes, the Heckler pedals well regardless of watts involved. The 160mm-travel fork is paired with 150mm-travel at the rear to provide a wide range of capabilities. We tweaked the VPP kinematics to have slightly lower anti-squat than other bikes. This adds a touch more support and traction over rough stuff when pedaling seated—a major advantage of having the pedal-assist 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 mechanic's sanity in mind!

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.

Specs

Frame Carbon CC 27.5 150mm Travel VPP
Fork FOX 36 Float Performance Elite, 160mm,
Rear Shock RockShox Super Deluxe Select+
Rims RaceFace ARC HD 30 27.5"
Hubs Front: DT Swiss 350, 15x110, Center Lock, 32h
Rear: DT 350, 12x148, MicroSpline, 32h
Spokes Sapim Race
Tires Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5 x 2.6", 3C, EXO+, TR
Crankset Shimano XT M8150 Crank Arms, 165mm
Shifters Shimano XT M8100, 12spd
Rear Derailleur Shimano XT M8100, 12spd
Cassette/Freewheel Shimano XT M8100, 12spd, 10-51t
Chain Shimano XT, 12spd
Brakes Shimano XT 8120
Rotors Shimano XT, Ice Tech, Center Lock
Handlebars Santa Cruz Bicycles Carbon Di2 Riser
Tape/Grips Santa Cruz Palmdale
Stem Burgtec Enduro MK3
Headset Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated
Seatpost Fox Transfer Performance Elite
Saddle WTB Silverado Team
Pedals Sold separately
Accessories & Extras E13 E-Spec+ AL chainguide
Motor Shimano Drive Unit DU-EP800
Battery Shimano 504Wh Integrated
Controller/Display Shimano Display Unit SC-EM800

* Subject to change without notice.

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Part Numbers

Option UPC MPN
Blackout / Small 192219185446 58-21216-152-2-681-403101-01
Blackout / Medium 192219185187 58-21216-152-3-681-403101-01
Blackout / Large 192219184920 58-21216-152-4-681-403101-01
Blackout / X-Large 192219184661 58-21216-152-5-681-403101-01
Blackout / XX-Large 192219184401 58-21216-152-6-681-403101-01
Yellowjacket / Small 192219185323 58-21216-152-2-682-403101-01
Yellowjacket / Medium 192219185064 58-21216-152-3-682-403101-01
Yellowjacket / Large 192219184807 58-21216-152-4-682-403101-01
Yellowjacket / X-Large 192219184548 58-21216-152-5-682-403101-01
Yellowjacket / XX-Large 192219184289 58-21216-152-6-682-403101-01

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