Santa Cruz Heckler SL CC X0 AXS RSV

Santa Cruz Heckler SL CC X0 AXS RSV - The Heckler in the ultimate top version

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 the cult status! Born in the mountains of California, the brand stands like no other for the highest 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 there: Consistent weight saving 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 kilos makes the Heckler SL a whirlwind among e-fullys. Predestined for trails, tours and tricks.

The heart of the Heckler SL CC X0 AXS RSV is the outstandingly processed carbon frame. The CC stands for the highest quality level at Santa Cruz, which is primarily felt in the again reduced weight. The details of the equipment read like a best list: RockShox Ultimate suspension with selected spring elements, mixed wheelset for aggressive grip, Sram Code Silver Stealth disc brakes and as a highlight the electric Sram X0 Eagle AXS shifting group. The drivetrain works with the new T-Type technology (transmission), in which the rear derailleur sits directly on the rear triangle or on the thru axle of the rear wheel. This means that defects such as a bent or even torn off derailleur hanger are a thing of the past.

Fazua Ride 60 motor - invisible power source

The Fazua motor is set to revolutionize the world of e-bikes. The power unit is so compact that it is not noticeable. The quiet and virtually 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 driver / the rider more pedaling power than with normal drives with usually 85 Nm. This accommodates a sporty riding style. The drive can be extensively customized via the Fazua app.

Santa Cruz carbon frame - the crown of carbon processing

Santa Cruz manufactures the carbon frames in two quality levels, designated as C and CC Carbon. However, there can be no talk of "better" or "worse" here. In the CC frames, the engineers have driven the weight optimization to the extreme with selected raw materials and a lot of manual work. What also makes the Santa Cruz Fully frame 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 going uphill!