For their debut into the lightweight ebike category, Santa Cruz aimed to blend stability with a high fun factor to create the Heckler SL. Being early adopters of Fazua's Ride 60 system helped bring that vision to life, allowing Santa Cruz to optimize range and power from a lightweight system. Hopping on a Santa Cruz always comes with the expectation that you will receive a premium ride quality. There is a reason they have such a cult following, and the Heckler SL lived up to expectations, as it was a fan favorite amongst our three testers.

Highlights
C & CC level carbon frame 
Mixed wheels
150mm of rear wheel travel // 160mm fork travel
VPP suspension design
430 Wh battery
60 Nm FAZUA Ride 60 motor 
Integrated top tube display
Customizable ride modes via the FAZUA app
Internal cable routing
Flip chip geometry adjustment
64.3/64degree head tube angle
Sizespecific chain stay lengths
Five build kits
Sizes: SXXL
Verified weight (size XL): 44.6 pounds (20.23kg)
MSRP: $7,299 $12,999 USD ($9,699 as tested, GX AXS Build)

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