2027 Canyon Spectral AL LTD vs 2025 Santa Cruz Heckler SL
The L is the Santa Cruz Heckler SL size closest to your M Canyon Spectral AL LTD. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Santa Cruz Heckler SL
Compared with the Canyon Spectral AL LTD in M, the Santa Cruz Heckler SL in L places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +3 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +7 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Canyon Spectral AL LTD, MSanta Cruz Heckler SL, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Spectral AL LTD M | Santa Cruz Heckler SL L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 475 | 477.5 | +3 mm |
| Stack | 630 | 634.9 | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64 | 64 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.5 | 77.2 | +0.7° |
| Effective top tube | 626 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 437 | 443.8 | +7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1251 | 1262.7/1263.4 | |
| BB drop | 36 | not listed | |
| Standover | 757 | 733.4/729.3 | |
| Seat tube length | 415 | 430 | +15 mm |
| Head tube length | 120 | 120 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 341 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Heckler SL minus the Canyon Spectral AL LTD. Full charts: 2027 Canyon Spectral AL LTD, 2025 Santa Cruz Heckler SL.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon Spectral AL LTDSanta Cruz Heckler SL
Each bike is ranked against the other trail bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Canyon Spectral AL LTDAL LTD | Santa Cruz Heckler SLGX AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Canyon Spectral | Santa Cruz Heckler SL |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik Ultimate | Fox 36 Performance Elite Grip X2 |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate | Fox FLOAT X Performance Elite |
| Shifter | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | Race Face Aeffect R |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB BSA | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss XM1700 | Reserve 30|SL |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHR II | Schwalbe Albert |
| Brake | SRAM Maven Silver | SRAM Maven Bronze Stealth |
| Rotor | SRAM HS2 | SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | Canyon HB0047 | Santa Cruz e35 |
| Stem | Canyon ST0040 | Burgtec Enduro MK3 |
| Grips | Ergon GE10 EVO | Santa Cruz House |
| Seatpost | Canyon SP0081 | not listed |
| Saddle | Ergon SM10 Enduro | SDG Bel-Air |
| Motor | not listed | Fazua Ride 60 |
| Battery | not listed | Fazua 430 |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek 50 |
| Dropper post | not listed | OneUp Components dropper post |
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