Santa Cruz Heckler: No Bounds. Just Possibilities

Santa Cruz Heckler: No Bounds. Just Possibilities

Say hello to the new Santa Cruz Heckler. The trail called and Santa Cruz answered with a carbon e-bike that is packed with power so you can define your ride and route the way you want! 

Features:

  • Carbon frame 
  • Shimano STEPS EP8 
  • 720 Wh battery 
  • Internal Routing 
  • Small rear mudguard 
  • 31.6 Dropper post 
  • 12 spd 
  • Hydraulic disc brakes paired with larger rotors 
  • Wheel Size: 29″ and (MX) F-29″ & R-27.5
  • Front Travel: 160 mm / Rear Travel: 150 mm  

FULL CARBON CC FRAME

Santa Cruz’s carbon frames are designed in their Carbon Lab in California, made in their own facility by their team, and have a lifetime warranty. View all options for electric carbon mountain bikes!

SANTA CRUZ CARBON Di2 BAR 

There’s nothing worse than an untidy cockpit. Santa Cruz’s own bar hides the extra cables of the Shimano STEPS system away, keeping things clean and hassle-free. Starting at the HECKLER C S MX and higher is the e35 carbon bar. 

NEW SHIMANO EP8 MOTOR 

The new EP8 motor is lighter than the previous unit (380g), has more power (85nm versus 75nm), smaller volume (-10%) for greater ground clearance, less drag (50%), more heat resistant, and tuned to give more power in Trail mode.

The mid-mounted drive unit with an integrated bottom bracket provides smooth direct power that ensures complete control and gives the rider the experience of a natural ride. 

SHIMANO E-TUBE APP 

Pair your phone with the easy-to-use Shimano E-Tube app. You can customize your settings, update firmware, and utilize 2 separate profiles which you can switch easily on the trail.

720WH INTEGRATED BATTERY 

The Heckler is about expanding your own trail map. The 720wh interchangeable battery is fully removable/replaceable using a keyless 4mm hex latch and protected by a Santa Cruz CC carbon battery cover. 

MIXED WHEELS

The mixed-wheel option gives riders the confidence of a 29-inch wheel up front for traction and roll-over when you’re caught off guard by technical features. But retaining the 27.5 rear wheel allowed Santa Cruz to keep the moderate chainstay length of the Heckler (445mm), which provides a snappy and easy-to-handle bike on tight, demanding trails.

SUSPENSION 

Santa Cruz’s proprietary VPP (Virtual Pivot Point) rear linkage design balances different forces to eliminate unwanted compression without limiting bump absorption resulting in low anti-squat on the rear suspension. This allows the Heckler’s active suspension a lot of grip on technical climbs over roots, rocks, and other obstacles.

HISTORY 

The heckler name was first used way back in 1996 on one of their earliest trail bikes. 25 years later they decided to bring back the name and give it to their 1 e-bike.

Is the Santa Cruz Heckler the bike for you? 

Check out the bike on shopERIKS.com or check availability for a test ride at your local ERIK’S location! You can also find all of our electric mountain bikes here. Happy riding!

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