Santa Cruz Heckler SL C/S

Santa Cruz Heckler SL C/S - The lightweight version of the Heckler with Fazua engine.

Santa Cruz is perhaps one of the last cult forges in the mountain bike cosmos. But one thing is certain: Santa Cruz bikes have rightly earned this cult status! Born in the mountains of California, the brand stands like no other for high-quality products developed by bikers for bikers. And not least for the casual American spirit, the original idea of mountain biking. The Heckler SL comes very close to the idea of an e-bike that rides as easily as a normal mountain bike. The way to get there: Consistently saving weight wherever possible. The basis for this is the drive unit, consisting of the incredibly compact Fazua motor and a lightweight 430 Wh battery. A total weight of less than 20 kilograms makes the Heckler SL a whirlwind among e-fullies. Predestined for trails, tours and tricks.

In this version, the Heckler SL C/S comes with a supple RockShox suspension and Sram GX Eagle gears with 12 wide-ratio gears. Sram Code R brakes with 4-piston technology and 200 mm discs make every descent a pleasure. The MX in the model name stands for Mixed Wheelset: at the front, a 29-inch wheel ensures the best ability to roll over obstacles, while at the rear a 27.5-inch wheel claws strongly into the ground. Of course, a telescopic seatpost is also part of the standard equipment.

Fazua Ride 60 motor - invisible power source

The Fazua motor is set to revolutionise the world of e-bikes. The power unit is so compact that it is not noticeable. The quiet and almost frictionless Ride 60 sits in the tube in front of the bottom bracket, in direct contact with the battery in the down tube. With the data of 60 Nm torque and 430 watt hours, the concept is designed so that the rider can apply more pedalling power than with normal drives with usually 85 Nm. This accommodates a sporty riding style. The drive can be extensively customised via the Fazua app.

Santa Cruz Carbon Frame - The Crown of Carbon Processing

Santa Cruz manufactures carbon frames in two quality levels, referred to as C and CC Carbon. However, there is no question of "better" or "worse" here. The bottom line is that the C carbon used on the Heckler is slightly heavier than the exclusive CC version. What makes the Santa Cruz Fully frames so special is the special lower-link kinematics. This is a double joint that allows the swingarm to rotate around a virtual pivot point. Hence the name VPP (Virtual Pivot Point). A highly efficient technology that almost completely eliminates annoying bobbing when riding uphill.