![]() Santa Cruz Heckler-Flip Chip Suspension Changes With matched 29-inch wheels the chainstays (and wheelbase) grow by 15mm, but all other numbers remain the same.įlip to high mode and the angles get about 0.25 degrees steeper, the BB goes up four millimeters, and there are some small (like a millimeter or two) changes in reach, stack, top tube length, and wheelbase. ![]() The MX’s rear center remains the same at 445mm. But as you’ll see, the chip makes small changes to the geometry, while also influencing the suspension.Ĭomparing the V2 Heckler MX in low mode to the V1 Heckler MX, the reach measurement grows by a good chunk (a medium is now 452mm a medium V1 was 436mm), the seat angle is steeper (76.6mm vs 75mm), and the wheelbase stretches about two centimeters (size medium: 1227mm vs 1208mm), the bottom bracket drops about six millimeters, and the head angle gets just 0.1 degrees slacker (now 64.5 degrees). The most significant geometry change is the addition of a flip-chip to the V2 Heckler. ![]() The flip chip makes small tweaks the Heckler’s geometry and suspension. Harder to see is the addition of a cartridge-bearing rear eyelet to the shock (replacing the standard DU bushing) which might slightly improve suspension reactivity. The V2 has 150mm rear travel, 10mm more than before, although 160mm forks still hang off the front. The MX option with the shorter rear end and slightly lighter rear wheel should provide a snappier feeling, but slower rolling, bike.Īnother larger thing is the travel. A 29” rear wheel rolls faster but the rear ends are size-specific, with the 29er rear end carrying an additional 15mm of chainstay length (460mm vs 445mm). The mixed option remains, but now alongside a 29/29 option. A note to shorter riders, the size small rolls on matched 27.5” wheels. V1 was either 27.5” front and rear, or a mixed bike (29” front, 27.5” rear). I predict a hefty price for spare batteries though: Between $750 to $1000. (Norco’s VLT e-bikes with the optional 900Wh battery remain the range champion.) The Heckler’s battery drops out with the twist of a hex wrench, so you can purchase additional batteries and swap them out for extended playtime. For comparison, the Specialized Levo has a 700Wh battery, Trek’s Rail has a 750Wh battery, Yeti’s 160E has a 630Wh battery, and Pivot’s Shuttle runs a 726Wh battery, so the Heckler is in there with its competition. The biggest (literally) is the new 720Wh battery, which offers a significant ride time bump from the V1’s 504Wh battery. While the motor and overall positioning of the new Heckler are the same as the V1 e-Heckler, there are several updates. Santa Cruz’s New E-Heckler V2 versus Heckler V1 The new Heckler is one of the best e-trail bikes available. So, meet the new V2 Santa Cruz e-Heckler. But as e-bikes are part bicycle and part connected device-and a somewhat new category in general-the development schedule is quicker, pandemics be damned. Wait, didn’t Santa Cruz launch a new Heckler, like, somewhat recently? Yes, in February 2020, in fact. Today’s new e-bike is the Santa Cruz Heckler. Would you believe there’s another new e-bike? While the pandemic has slowed things down somewhat, the flood of e-bikes hitting the market is still going strong. Head to Santa Cruz's website for more detailed information on this recall. Owners can have the new latch spring and wear plate attached through Santa Cruz dealers where they purchased the bike. Lithium-ion battery fires (like those used for e-bikes) have recently raised concerns with fire department officials in New York City. In addition to the risk of the battery dislodging from the frame, riding recalled bikes with the defective latch spring mechanism poses a fire hazard. To remedy this problem Santa Cruz is replacing the battery latch spring mechanism and installing a battery wear plate for affected bikes at no cost to owners. This issue can lead to the battery falling out of the frame and potentially leading the rider to crash. With capacity for three bottle cages, the ever-reliable threaded BB, and, of course, the lifetime warranty that comes standard with all Santa Cruz bikes, it’s the kind of bike that’ll go far.Update: On May 5, 2022, Santa Cruz and the CPSC announced a recall of this Heckler e-bike model to address an issue with the 720 Wh battery's latch mechanism. It has the mindset of a race bike but it’s prepared for more. We fine-tuned the carbon layup process and the low-angle, bridgeless seat stays join the seat tube below the top tube junction in order to curb trail chatter.īuilt around a 27.2mm diameter seat post, the whole package combines to take the “hard” out of hardtail riding. More capable than a pure endurance bike, more composed than most XC race-rigs, the Highball has evolved to be easier to ride harder for longer. The Highball is our flagship carbon hardtail race thoroughbred and a dark horse in XC versatility.
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