Santa Cruz Heckler 9 C S E-Mountain Bike 2024
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Same Model, Different Year
Product Info
Ride further, faster, and more effortlessly than ever with the Santa Cruz Bicycles Heckler 9 C S E-Mountain Bike. Its massive 720Wh interchangeable battery is your key to unlocking new horizons, letting you explore trails that were once out of reach and squeeze in more adrenaline-packed adventures. With 150mm rear travel and a 160mm travel fork, the Heckler's VPP™ suspension fearlessly tames those epic descents while delivering unwavering traction on grueling climbs. Equipped with 29-inch wheels, this beast effortlessly glides over gnarly roots and chunky terrain. With the Heckler by your side, there are no limits—only endless adventures and exhilarating rides.
Product Details
Key Features
Carbon C Frame – Manufactured in their exclusive factory, Santa Cruz controls how their designs are produced, ensuring the highest quality control. Their production C series carbon frames are strong as hell, with optimized layups and the latest techniques.
Travel – 160mm Front / 150mm Rear
Wheel Size – Size M-XXL: 29", Size S: 27.5"
Shimano EP8 Drive Unit – Lighter, more powerful, and quieter? The latest motor from Shimano is an engineering marvel and a work of art. This unit is also more efficient, more customizable, and smoother. Extremely durable to boot, this is a drive unit that'll be with you for a long time.
Shimano 720Wh Integrated Battery – Shimano's largest capacity battery gives you more range and saddle time than ever before. It's easily removable, making battery swaps and cable access a breeze, and is designed to go through hundreds of cycles without degradation.
Lower-Link Mounted VPP® Suspension – VPP is based on the patented principle of having two short links rotating in opposite directions. This system provides huge design flexibility, allowing Santa Cruz to manipulate shock rates to the intended purpose and character of each model; from short travel endurance bikes to World Championship winning DH machines. This redesign mounts the shock lower on the bike, making for an even better ride quality.
Integrated Frame Protection
Internal Cable Routing
Specs
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Biking Type:
Mountain
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Biking Type
Mountain Mountain bikes are built for tackling rough terrain with frames made of durable materials like aluminum or carbon fiber, ensuring stability and maneuverability. They feature suspension to absorb impacts from rocks, roots, and drops, providing a smoother ride. -
Used For:
Trail, Enduro
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Used For
Trail Trail bikes are the quintessential “mountain bikes.” If you’re heading into the woods expecting to do it all on two wheels – climbing, technical sections, AND fun descents – you’re looking for a trail bike. Enduro If you’re looking for maximum performance while flying down heavier trails, an enduro bike is for you. These bikes combine ample suspension travel (typically 150mm+) with descent-focused frame geometry and components that allow for reasonably efficient pedaling. -
Suspension:
Full Suspension
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Suspension
Full Suspension Engineered to tackle the most challenging terrain with enhanced comfort and control. Unlike hardtail bikes, full suspension bikes feature both front and rear suspension systems that allow the wheels to move independently from the frame. - Gearing: 1 x 12
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Frame Material:
Carbon
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Frame Material
Carbon Carbon is a composite frame material. Unlike metals, carbon is composed of fibrous strands woven into a grid and bonded with epoxy. Carbon is favored by many for its lightness and stiffness but its complexity in fabrication makes it the most expensive option. - Water Bottle Mounts: 1
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Fork:
Fox 36 Performance
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Fork
Fox 36 Performance The Fox 36 is the undisputed all-mountain champion. Lighter, stronger, faster — the 36 continues to dominate the all-mountain category.
Performance Series forks retain the same black anodized 7000 series aluminum upper tubes as Performance Elite, except paired with a GRIP damper. Push-button bleeders are not included but can be purchased separately. - Stanchion Diameter (mm): 36
- Fork Travel (mm): 160
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Rear Shock:
RockShox Super Deluxe Select+
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Rear Shock
RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ Dreaming of steep climbs, views from the top, and charging bold, technical descents? The mountains are calling and Super Deluxe Select+ is the answer. Loaded with podium-proven technology designed to elevate the hardest-hitting all-mountain bikes to new heights. From the all-new DebonAir+ air spring with tunable positive and negative air chambers to the optional Hydraulic Bottom Out to cushion the blow on heavy impact hits, the only tough decision is which trail to hit today.
Shock Adjustments - Separate and Independent Open / Threshold Positions, Air Spring Pressure, External Rebound
- Rear Travel (mm): 150
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Drive Unit:
Shimano EP8
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Drive Unit
Shimano EP8 Take on the steepest climbs and toughest trails in full confidence with 85Nm increased maximum torque. Tackle the ascent with eyes firmly focused on the top. Drop into the descent with certainty. Enjoy the ride. But power is nothing without control. EP8 delivers smooth, direct power to ensure you’re always in complete control while experiencing a natural ride feeling. -
Battery:
Shimano 720Wh
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Battery
Shimano 720Wh Shimano's 720Wh battery gives you more range and saddle time than ever before. It's easily removable, making battery swaps and cable access a breeze, and is designed to go through hundreds of cycles without degradation. -
Shifters:
SRAM NX Eagle
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Shifters
SRAM NX Eagle The NX Eagle™ trigger shifter means on-demand gear selection throughout the entire wide range Eagle™ cassette. The massive range means you never have to worry about having the right gear for the terrain. -
Rear Derailleur:
SRAM GX Eagle, 12-Speed
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Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX Eagle, 12-Speed The GX Eagle derailleur gets it done with an updated cage architecture that improves chain management. Refined to work with the new 10-52t cassettes, it’s also backwards compatible for the 10-50t versions. -
Crankset:
Shimano EM600
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Crankset
Shimano EM600 Designed for the rigors of E-MTB riding, the Shimano EM600 crankset integrates cleanly and eliminates the need for spacers.
FEATURES- Aggressive MTB riding design
- 24 mm bottom bracket spindle
- Aggressive MTB riding design
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Cassette:
SRAM GX Eagle XG-1275, 10-50t
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Cassette
SRAM GX Eagle XG-1275, 10-50t The new GX Eagle cassette is for riders who prioritize all day function over anything else. With an expanded, 520-percent gear range giving riders more ability to spin and recover on the burliest climbs. Featuring FULL PIN technology that uses lightweight, precision engineered steel cogs permanently connected with high-strength stainless steel pins. An open design similar to our X-DOME cassette that aids in mud clearance, giving riders crisp shifting performance and longer component life. -
Chain:
SRAM GX Eagle, 12-Speed
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Chain
SRAM GX Eagle, 12-Speed The GX Eagle chain is designed with SRAM's Eagle geometry, the GX Eagle chain features solid pin construction, Eagle PowerLock and smooth, efficient shifting that you can count on every time out.
FEATURES- All-new Eagle PowerLock chain connector with FLOW LINK technology provides better chain-guiding and increased longevity.
- Unique features and design also provide significantly improved wear resistance on Eagle cassettes and rings.
- Pedals: Not Included
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Brake Levers:
SRAM Code R
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Brake Levers
SRAM Code R For superior braking power, SRAM built Code R with a DirectLink lever mated to an oversized four-piston caliper. Finger ergonomics adapt with a tool-free reach adjust - offering a perfect balance of all forces: reliable, practical and - naturally - powerful. - Brake Calipers: SRAM Code R
- Rotors: Avid Centerline 200mm
- Headset: Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated
- Stem: Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm
- Saddle: WTB Silverado
- Seatpost: OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6 -or- Reverb Stealth -or- Fox Transfer
- Hubs: E13 SL, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 32h
- Rims: RaceFace ARC HD 30 29"
- Spokes: Sapim Race (32)
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Front Tire:
Maxxis Assegai 2.5" | 3C MaxxGrip, EXO+
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Front Tire
Maxxis Assegai 2.5" | 3C MaxxGrip, EXO+ Greg Minnaar’s signature tire – the Maxxis Assegai – provides tenacious, predictable grip across the entire profile no matter the lean angle. The Assegai can be used front and rear for a surefooted feel or as a front paired with a faster rolling rear tire.- 3C MaxxGrip: The stickiest, slowest rebounding rubber Maxxis offers.
- EXO+: Durable 60 TPI casing, legendary EXO puncture protection in the sidewalls, and a small butyl insert around the bead to protect from pinch flats and help prevent rim damage.
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Rear Tire:
Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4" | 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+
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Rear Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4" | 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+ With side knobs borrowed from the legendary Minion DHF, but widened to provide more support, the DHR II corners like no other. The center tread features ramped leading edges to improve acceleration and sipes to create a smooth transition when leaning the bike. Paddle-like knobs on the center tread dig in under hard braking and help keep the bike under control.- 3C MaxxTerra: A triple compound ideal for trail riding in all conditions - offers more traction than 3C MaxxSpeed, yet provides better treadwear and less rolling resistance than 3C MaxxGrip.
- EXO+: Durable 60 TPI casing, legendary EXO puncture protection in the sidewalls, and a small butyl insert around the bead to protect from pinch flats and help prevent rim damage.
- Warranty: Limited Lifetime (Frame and Bearings)
| Size | S, 27.5" | M, 29" | L, 29" | XL, 29" | XXL, 29" |
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| Rider Height | 5'5" - 5'9" | 5'9" - 6'1" | 6'1" - 6'4" | 6'4" - 6'7" | |
| Reach (mm) | 452 | 472 | 492 | 517 | |
| Stack (mm) | 618 | 632 | 650 | 668 | |
| Effective Top Tube (mm) | 600 | 625 | 646 | 675 | |
| Seat Tube (mm) | 405 | 430 | 460 | 500 | |
| Head Tube Angle (°) | 64.5 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 64.5 | |
| Seat Tube Angle (°) | 76.6 | 76.4 | 76.7 | 76.8 | |
| Chainstay Length (mm) | 461 | 461 | 461 | 461 | |
| Bottom Bracket Height (mm) | 342 | 342 | 342 | 342 | |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 100 | 115 | 135 | 155 | |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1242 | 1268 | 1297 | 1330 | |
| Standover Height (mm) | 741 | 740 | 737 | 738 | |
| Complete Weight (lbs) | 49.35 | ||||
| Complete Weight (kg) | 22.38 | ||||
| Wheel Size | 27.5" (650b) | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |