2022 Merida eONE-FORTY 700 vs 2024 Santa Cruz Heckler
The XL is the Santa Cruz Heckler size closest to your XXL Merida eONE-FORTY 700. 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 Merida eONE-FORTY 700 in XXL, the Santa Cruz Heckler in XL places the top of the head tube 9 mm higher and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 33 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +9 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +6 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +33 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.7°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +6 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida eONE-FORTY 700, XXLSanta Cruz Heckler, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eONE-FORTY 700 XXL | Santa Cruz Heckler XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 489 | 495 | +6 mm |
| Stack | 640 | 649 | +9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.5 | 64.8 | −1.7° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.5 | 77 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 645 | 645 | ±0 mm |
| Chainstay length | 439.5 | 445 | +6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1248 | 1281 | +33 mm |
| BB drop | 25 | not listed | |
| Standover | 747 | 741 | −6 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | not listed | |
| Fork length | 551 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 130 | not listed | |
| BB height | not listed | 346 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Heckler minus the Merida eONE-FORTY 700. Full charts: 2022 Merida eONE-FORTY 700, 2024 Santa Cruz Heckler.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eONE-FORTY 700Santa 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 | Merida eONE-FORTY 700700 | Santa Cruz HecklerGX AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eONE-FORTY LITE III | Santa Cruz Heckler |
| Fork | Fox 34 Float eMTB+ Rhythm | RockShox Zeb Select+ |
| Rear shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100 Shadow+ 12 | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | KMC e12T EPT | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | Shimano EM600 | Shimano EM600 |
| Pedals | VPE-527 | not listed |
| Motor | Shimano EP8 | Shimano EP801 |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Hub | Shimano SLX | e*thirteen SL, e*thirteen SL E-Spec |
| Rim | Merida EXPERT TR | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano SLX | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT eTR | Santa Cruz eCarbon |
| Stem | Merida Expert eTRII | Burgtec Enduro MK3 |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT EC | Santa Cruz House |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT TR | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT CC | WTB Silverado |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Battery | not listed | Darfon integrated |
| Wheelset | not listed | Race Face ARC HD 30 |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM HS2 |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated |
| Dropper post | not listed | OneUp Components V2 Dropper Post |
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