2023 Canyon Spectral:ON CF vs 2024 Santa Cruz Heckler
The XL is the Santa Cruz Heckler size closest to your L Canyon Spectral:ON CF. 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
Compared with the Canyon Spectral:ON CF in L, the Santa Cruz Heckler in XL places the top of the head tube 3 mm lower and 10 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 29 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −3 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +10 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +29 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.7°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Canyon Spectral:ON CF, LSanta Cruz Heckler, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Spectral:ON CF L | Santa Cruz Heckler XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 485 | 495 | +10 mm |
| Stack | 652 | 649 | −3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.5 | 64.8 | −0.7° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.5 | 77 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 637 | 645 | +8 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440 | 445 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1252 | 1281 | +29 mm |
| BB drop | 36 | not listed | |
| Standover | 820 | 741 | −79 mm |
| Seat tube length | 460 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 135 | not listed | |
| BB height | not listed | 346 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Heckler minus the Canyon Spectral:ON CF. Full charts: 2023 Canyon Spectral:ON CF, 2024 Santa Cruz Heckler.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon Spectral:ON CFSanta Cruz Heckler
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:ON CFCF 7 | Santa Cruz HecklerGX AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Canyon Spectral:ON CF | Santa Cruz Heckler |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik | RockShox Zeb Select+ |
| Rear shock | RockShox Deluxe R Select | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M6100 | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M6100 | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | Shimano Deore M6100 | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Chainring | Canyon EP1110-01 Chainring 34T | not listed |
| Motor | Shimano EP801 | Shimano EP801 |
| Battery | Canyon BT010 | Darfon integrated |
| Front Wheel | SunRingle Düroc SD37 Comp 29" | not listed |
| Rear Wheel | Sun Ringlé Duroc SD42 12x148 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM DB8 | not listed |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | Canyon ON HB0057 Riser bar | Santa Cruz eCarbon |
| Stem | Canyon ON ST0031 | Burgtec Enduro MK3 |
| Dropper post | Iridium Dropper Post | OneUp Components V2 Dropper Post |
| Saddle | fizik Terra Aidon X5 | WTB Silverado |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano EM600 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Race Face ARC HD 30 |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Hub | not listed | e*thirteen SL, e*thirteen SL E-Spec |
| Grips | not listed | Santa Cruz House |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated |
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