Heckler
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On and on and on and on...
Danny MacAskill just doesn't stop talking about ebikes. He's infatuated with them. In fact, the only time he's not chewing someone's ear off about how good they are is when he's riding them. And when he's riding an ebike he rides and rides and rides. Which is partly why we've made the newest Heckler able to go further, higher, faster and be funner.
The latest generation of the Heckler has a larger interchangeable battery (720Wh up from 504Wh), which allows riders to expand their own trail map - accessing previously unreachable trails, unlocking less-used trails and cramming more into less time.
The new Heckler has both mixed or dual 29-inch wheel size options. Wheel size isn't the only option for riders. There's a full size range of both from medium to XXL, with the small size frame having dual 27.5 wheels.
The thing that sets our ebikes apart from the pack is the on-trail manners of the bike. We sweat the carbon layup and frame design so it's tough enough to handle the sheer quantity of riding ebikes allow. There's no corners cut in the componentry so your only concern is not getting lost rather than being stuck with a mechanical. The geometry has been honed from a lot of testing and feedback in order to make the ride fun whether going up or down. And finally, the legendary VPP suspension has been tuned precisely for ebike use. 150mm rear travel (with 160mm travel fork up front) seems to be the sweet spot for a bike intended to tame big trails on big days, with slightly less anti-squat to give it glue-like traction on the climbs you'll be testing yourself on.
The only thing we've yet to figure out is how to get Danny into a 12-step ebike recovery program.
- Want something similar but 100% self-powered? Check out the Bronson
- Looking to hit some more aggressive rides? Check out the Bullit ebike
- Proud owner of a Heckler? Register your bike now
- Can't decide between wheel sizes? Learn more about 29 and MX/mixed-wheel bikes
Key Features:
| Available in: | Carbon CC |
| Wheel Size: | MX and 29 |
| Front Travel: | 160mm |
| Rear Travel: | 150mm |
| Battery Size: | 720wh |
X0 AXS RSV MX 15 049 $ CAD 47.38 lbs / 21.49 kg | X0 AXS RSV 29 15 049 $ CAD 48.05 lbs / 21.8 kg | XX AXS RSV MX 16 749 $ CAD 46.92 lbs / 21.28 kg | XX AXS RSV 29 16 749 $ CAD 47.6 lbs / 21.59 kg |
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Matériau | Matériau | Matériau | Matériau | ||
Débattement | Débattement | Débattement | Débattement | ||
Taille de roues | Taille de roues | Taille de roues | Taille de roues | ||
Amortisseur | Amortisseur | Amortisseur | Amortisseur | ||
Fourche | Fourche | Fourche | Fourche | ||
Dérailleur arrière | Dérailleur arrière | Dérailleur arrière | Dérailleur arrière | ||
Shifter droit | Shifter droit | Shifter droit | Shifter droit | ||
Cassette | Cassette | Cassette | Cassette | ||
Chaîne | Chaîne | Chaîne | Chaîne | ||
Guide-chaîne | Guide-chaîne | Guide-chaîne | Guide-chaîne | ||
Jeu de direction | Jeu de direction | Jeu de direction | Jeu de direction | ||
Pneu arrière | Pneu arrière | Pneu arrière | Pneu arrière | ||
Pneu avant | Pneu avant | Pneu avant | Pneu avant | ||
Moyeu avant | Moyeu avant | Moyeu avant | Moyeu avant | ||
Jante avant | Jante avant | Jante avant | Jante avant | ||
Moyeu arrière | Moyeu arrière | Moyeu arrière | Moyeu arrière | ||
Jante arrière | Jante arrière | Jante arrière | Jante arrière | ||
Disque avant | Disque avant | Disque avant | Disque avant | ||
Disque arrière | Disque arrière | Disque arrière | Disque arrière | ||
Freins | Freins | Freins | Freins | ||
Pédalier | Pédalier | Pédalier | Pédalier | ||
Guidon | Guidon | Guidon | Guidon | ||
Potence | Potence | Potence | Potence | ||
Selle | Selle | Selle | Selle | ||
Tige de selle | Tige de selle | Tige de selle | Tige de selle | ||
Poignées | Poignées | Poignées | Poignées | ||
Batterie | Batterie | Batterie | Batterie | ||
Unité motrice | Unité motrice | Unité motrice | Unité motrice | ||
Chargeur de batterie | Chargeur de batterie | Chargeur de batterie | Chargeur de batterie |
Transmission SRAM Eagle - plus solide, un changement de vitesse optimisé, sans fil
La nouvelle génération de transmission SRAM Eagle, qui équipe désormais nos modèles en carbone CC, est résolument robuste, parfaitement intégrée et fonctionne sans fil. Conçue autour de la constante universelle qu'est l'axe de la roue arrière. Le montage direct, sans patte de dérailleur et un dérailleur totalement retravaillé offre un ensemble plus sûr, à la robustesse sans précédent. Le changement de vitesse sous la contrainte est désormais possible grâce à la technologie X-SYNC et la cartographie de la toute nouvelle cassette, créant ainsi un passage des rapports extrêmement fluide même lors des plus puissantes accélérations. Les nouveaux Pods AXS sont parfaitement ergonomiques et ajustables dans toutes les directions. Les changements de vitesse sont alors faciles et intuitifs. Il s'agit tout simplement de la transmission la plus avancée qui soit, surement aussi solide que la montagne sur laquelle vous roulerez.
Geometry
All units are in millimeters or degrees.
| 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 |
| Angle de direction | hi/lo | 64.8°/64.5° | 64.8°/64.5° | 64.8°/64.5° | 64.8°/64.5° | 64.8°/64.5° |
| Longueur du tube de selle | 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 |
| Hauteur du boitier de pédalier | 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 |
| Empattement | hi/lo | 1205.6/1207 | 1225.9/1227 | 1252.3/1253 | 1280.8/1282 | 1314.4/1315 |
| Longueur de bases | hi/lo | 445/446 | 445/446 | 445/446 | 445/446 | 445/446 |
| Longueur du tube de direction | 130/130 | 100/100 | 115/115 | 135/135 | 155/155 |
| Longueur de tube supérieur | hi/lo | 571.4/572 | 599/600 | 623.6/625 | 644.6/646 | 673.5/675 |
| Angle de tube de selle | hi/lo | 76.9°/76.7° | 76.8°/76.6° | 76.7°/76.4° | 77°/76.7° | 77°/76.8° |
| Standover | hi/lo | 720/716 | 745/741 | 743/740 | 741/737 | 741/738 |
Taille de cadre
Si vous vous trouvez entre deux tailles recommandées, l'idéal est bien sûr d'essayer les deux. Mais à défaut, vous pouvez aussi étudier les mesures de reach et de stack de votre vélo actuel pour les comparer au modèle qui vous intéresse et ainsi vous faire une idée des dimensions qui vous conviennent. Si vous n'avez pas la possibilité d'essayer le vélo, considérez ce qui suit.
Veuillez noter, la taille Small est uniquement disponible avec des roues en 27.5".
Le Heckler MX est disponible de la taille medium à extra extra large (M-XXL) tout comme le Heckler 29.
Préférences personnelles
un cadre plus grand sera plus stable et offrira plus de place pour bouger sur le vélo sans influer l'équilibre général. Une taille plus grande place la roue avant plus loin devant vous, donnant un sentiment de sécurité, mais demande aussi plus d'effort pour transférer les masses et déplacer le vélo. Réfléchissez à votre style et la façon dont vous aimez rouler, si vous préférez un vélo plus actif et intuitif ou au contraire plus rapide et plus stable. Piloter un vélo plus grand vous demandera forcément plus d'efforts.
Morphologie
Tous les corps n'ont pas les mêmes proportions pour une même taille. Si vous avez de longues jambes et un torse plus court que la plupart des personnes de votre taille, vous privilégierez surement un vélo plus petit que la taille recommandée. Si au contraire vous avez de long bras et un buste plutôt grand, vous préférerez surement une taille plus grande.
Design Details
Design Details
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Full carbon CC frame
Carbon CC frames use the very best materials and production processes available, are made in our own factory, and have a lifetime warranty.
Interchangeable 720Wh battery
The battery is fully removable/replaceable which means carrying a spare for ultra range or charging the battery away from the bike is possible.
Shimano EP8 motor
The new Shimano EP8 motor is lighter, more powerful and more efficient. All this means it's even more capable of tackling longer, tougher rides.
Coil and water compatibility
The option to run large body shocks (like a coil) and still fit a water bottle in the front triangle.
Made to last many lifetimes
The legendary Santa Cruz fit, finish and quality construction put this into a league of its own. The frame, bearings and optional Reserve wheels come with a lifetime warranty and any service is easy to do with our Rider Support pledge.
Details matter
The details are completed by a neat mud flap to protect the rear shock plus tidy cable routing within the frame and swingarm, and rubberized DT protectors to shrug off strikes.
Geo
The latest Heckler gets longer reach and slacker headtube angle than previous generations. A 445mm rear center blends climbing traction and downhill composure.
Full size range from S to XXL
Both 29 and MX versions are available in M-XXL frame sizes. The Small frame comes with 27.5" wheels only.
Heckler Frame Specifications
| Suspension System | VPP |
| Headset/Headtube | Integrated (IS41/52) |
| Seat Post | 31.6mm |
| Seat Clamp | 36.4mm |
| Shock Eye to Eye length | 210mm |
| Shock Stroke | 55mm |
| Fork Offset | 37mm (S), 44mm (M-XXL) |
| Fork Compatibility | 160mm |
| Max Tire Size | 2.6" |
| Max Chainring Size | 36t |
| Water Bottle Mounts | 1 |
| Shock Mounting Bushing Front | 30x8 (standard bushing) |
| Shock Mounting Bushing Rear | 30x8 (roller bearing) |
| Brake Mount | 200mm, 1.5mm spacers are needed for 203mm rotors. |
| Derailleur Hanger | SRAM UDH |
Suspension Setup
Take a look at detailed sag, high/low rebound, and high/low compression recommendations for shocks and forks in each build.
X0 AXS RSV
Rockshox Zeb Ultimate 160
| Rider Weight (lbs) | Pressure (psi) | Rebound (from closed) | Compression: LSC,HSC (from middle) |
| 100lbs (45kg) | 47 | 12 | middle |
| 120lbs (54kg) | 55 | 11 | middle |
| 140lbs (64kg) | 64 | 10 | middle |
| 160lbs (73kg) | 72 | 9 | middle |
| 180lbs (82kg) | 80 | 8 | middle |
| 200lbs (91kg) | 88 | 6 | middle |
| 220lbs (100kg) | 96 | 4 | middle |
| 240lbs (109kg) | 104 | 2 | middle |
Rockshox Super Deluxe Ultimate
| Rider Weight (lbs) | Rider Weight (kgs) | Air Pressure | Shock Sag |
| 100 | 45 | 120 | 29-33%, 16-18mm |
| 120 | 54 | 140 | 29-33%, 16-18mm |
| 140 | 64 | 165 | 29-33%, 16-18mm |
| 160 | 73 | 185 | 29-33%, 16-18mm |
| 180 | 82 | 205 | 29-33%, 16-18mm |
| 200 | 91 | 230 | 29-33%, 16-18mm |
| 220 | 100 | 250 | 29-33%, 16-18mm |
| 240 | 109 | 270 | 29-33%, 16-18mm |
| 260 | 118 | 295 | 29-33%, 16-18mm |
XX AXS RSV
Rockshox Zeb Ultimate 160
| Rider Weight (lbs) | Pressure (psi) | Rebound (from closed) | Compression: LSC,HSC (from middle) |
| 100lbs (45kg) | 47 | 12 | middle |
| 120lbs (54kg) | 55 | 11 | middle |
| 140lbs (64kg) | 64 | 10 | middle |
| 160lbs (73kg) | 72 | 9 | middle |
| 180lbs (82kg) | 80 | 8 | middle |
| 200lbs (91kg) | 88 | 6 | middle |
| 220lbs (100kg) | 96 | 4 | middle |
| 240lbs (109kg) | 104 | 2 | middle |
Rockshox Super Deluxe Ultimate
| Rider Weight (lbs) | Rider Weight (kgs) | Air Pressure | Shock Sag |
| 100 | 45 | 120 | 29-33%, 16-18mm |
| 120 | 54 | 140 | 29-33%, 16-18mm |
| 140 | 64 | 165 | 29-33%, 16-18mm |
| 160 | 73 | 185 | 29-33%, 16-18mm |
| 180 | 82 | 205 | 29-33%, 16-18mm |
| 200 | 91 | 230 | 29-33%, 16-18mm |
| 220 | 100 | 250 | 29-33%, 16-18mm |
| 240 | 109 | 270 | 29-33%, 16-18mm |
| 260 | 118 | 295 | 29-33%, 16-18mm |
Geometry
All units are in millimeters or degrees.
| 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 |
| Angle de direction | hi/lo | 64.8°/64.5° | 64.8°/64.5° | 64.8°/64.5° | 64.8°/64.5° | 64.8°/64.5° |
| Longueur du tube de selle | 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 |
| Hauteur du boitier de pédalier | 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 |
| Empattement | hi/lo | 1205.6/1207 | 1225.9/1227 | 1252.3/1253 | 1280.8/1282 | 1314.4/1315 |
| Longueur de bases | hi/lo | 445/446 | 445/446 | 445/446 | 445/446 | 445/446 |
| Longueur du tube de direction | 130/130 | 100/100 | 115/115 | 135/135 | 155/155 |
| Longueur de tube supérieur | hi/lo | 571.4/572 | 599/600 | 623.6/625 | 644.6/646 | 673.5/675 |
| Angle de tube de selle | hi/lo | 76.9°/76.7° | 76.8°/76.6° | 76.7°/76.4° | 77°/76.7° | 77°/76.8° |
| Standover | hi/lo | 720/716 | 745/741 | 743/740 | 741/737 | 741/738 |
Taille de cadre
Si vous vous trouvez entre deux tailles recommandées, l'idéal est bien sûr d'essayer les deux. Mais à défaut, vous pouvez aussi étudier les mesures de reach et de stack de votre vélo actuel pour les comparer au modèle qui vous intéresse et ainsi vous faire une idée des dimensions qui vous conviennent. Si vous n'avez pas la possibilité d'essayer le vélo, considérez ce qui suit.
Veuillez noter, la taille Small est uniquement disponible avec des roues en 27.5".
Le Heckler MX est disponible de la taille medium à extra extra large (M-XXL) tout comme le Heckler 29.
Préférences personnelles
un cadre plus grand sera plus stable et offrira plus de place pour bouger sur le vélo sans influer l'équilibre général. Une taille plus grande place la roue avant plus loin devant vous, donnant un sentiment de sécurité, mais demande aussi plus d'effort pour transférer les masses et déplacer le vélo. Réfléchissez à votre style et la façon dont vous aimez rouler, si vous préférez un vélo plus actif et intuitif ou au contraire plus rapide et plus stable. Piloter un vélo plus grand vous demandera forcément plus d'efforts.
Morphologie
Tous les corps n'ont pas les mêmes proportions pour une même taille. Si vous avez de longues jambes et un torse plus court que la plupart des personnes de votre taille, vous privilégierez surement un vélo plus petit que la taille recommandée. Si au contraire vous avez de long bras et un buste plutôt grand, vous préférerez surement une taille plus grande.
FAQ's
What size tire will fit?
Heckler 9 is optimized for 2.4" tire (29 or 27.5 depending on your bike), but can run up to a 2.6. Keep in mind though, tire changes will affect BB height, geometry, and maximum assist speed calculations.
Can I convert my MX to a 29 or vice-versa?
The two wheel sizes use completely different swing arms and lower links, and we don't sell those separately from the bike.
Where can I find additional technical information about my Heckler?
Check out the ebike tech page, Shimano STEPS, and the bike archive for more information. Also check the Shimano and battery manuals that came with your bike.
What's the battery range?
The battery capacity is 720 Watt Hours. Many factors determine range; weight, location, gradient, mode your riding in, ambient temperature, etc.. We suggest using the range function on the display unit for the best estimate.
What is the battery capacity?
720Wh
Can I ride without the battery?
No - the cover is attached to the battery so if you take the battery out you'll have a gaping hole in your downtube.
Is Heckler compatible with any other batteries?
Nope, this 720Wh battery is specific to Heckler 9.
Does the Hecker have an ebike fork?
Yes - all forks we spec on the Heckler are ebike compatible.
Do I need any special tools to work on my Heckler on the trail?
This bike uses Shimano STEPS for the drive unit so no special tools are needed. You may want to add a Di2 tool and 4mm for battery removal to your toolkit though.
What is the recommended fork?
Our geometry is designed for a 160mm fork with a 44mm or 42mm offset, except size Small which uses a 37mm 27.5 fork. You can run a longer fork, but it does affect the geometry, since the bike was optimized for the fork we specified. Save the dual crown fork for your V10, Heckler isn't compatible.
What's the difference between two displays?
E7000 has a black and white screen and is slightly smaller than the EM800. The EM800 display is larger, has a color screen, backlight brightness adjustments and a power assist indicator (graph)
Can I mount a chainguide to my bike?
Yes, but only the E13 LG1+ 34t Shimano STEPS one we spec.
Is the system waterproof?
The Shimano STEPS System is water resistant and our frame is designed to drain water. However we don't recommend power washing any of our bikes.
What happens if the system loses power?
The bike can still be pedaled without the battery/motor active. If the loss of power wasn't due to fully draining the battery, contact customer service.
Can I connect a light or other accessory to my bike's battery?
Yes, Shimano supplies two ports on the drive unit to support Shimano or Shimano approved accessories. Please refer to the Shimano manual that came with your bike to set up your accessories.
Can I update the firmware myself?
Yes, detailed firmware update instructions are located on the Shimano STEPS app or software.
How do I connect my device to Steps via Bluetooth?
Detailed Bluetooth connection instructions are located in the Shimano manual included with your bike, or on the Shimano STEPS app.
Can I fly with my ebike?
Current TSA regulations can be found here.
Where is my ebike's serial number located?
The serial number on our emtb's is located on the frame, behind the lower link above the motor. Feel free to reach out to Rider Support With any questions
Can I run a longer stroke shock on my bike?
No, using a longer stroke shock could damage the frame.
Exploded Diagrams
Upper Shock Bolt and Lower Link Hardware
Motor Hardware
Battery Cover and Latch
Battery
Seat Collar and Rear Fender
27.5" Rear Triangle, Rear Axle, Deraillaur Hanger, and Chainstay Protector
29" Rear Triangle, Rear Axle, Deraillaur Hanger, and Chainstay Protector
Downtube Protector
Battery Latch Hardware
27.5" Lower Link
29" Lower Link
Upper Link
