2022 Merida eONE-FORTY EQ (EP6) vs 2024 Santa Cruz Heckler
The M is the Santa Cruz Heckler size closest to your L Merida eONE-FORTY EQ (EP6). 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 EQ (EP6) in L, the Santa Cruz Heckler in M places the top of the head tube 15 mm lower and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 22 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −15 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +22 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.7°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +6 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida eONE-FORTY EQ (EP6), LSanta Cruz Heckler, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eONE-FORTY EQ (EP6) L | Santa Cruz Heckler M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 450 | 455 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 631 | 616 | −15 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.5 | 64.8 | −1.7° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.5 | 76.8 | +0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 603 | 599 | −4 mm |
| Chainstay length | 439.5 | 445 | +6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1204 | 1226 | +22 mm |
| BB drop | 25 | not listed | |
| Standover | 727 | 745 | +18 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430 | not listed | |
| Fork length | 551 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 120 | not listed | |
| BB height | not listed | 346 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Heckler minus the Merida eONE-FORTY EQ (EP6). Full charts: 2022 Merida eONE-FORTY EQ (EP6), 2024 Santa Cruz Heckler.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eONE-FORTY EQ (EP6)Santa 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 EQ (EP6)400 EQ (EP6) | Santa Cruz HecklerGX AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eONE-FORTY LITE III | Santa Cruz Heckler |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCR34 LOR DS | RockShox Zeb Select+ |
| Rear shock | SR Suntour RS-EDGE-TR-LO-R8-M6 | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M4100 | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M5120 | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M4100 | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | KMC E10S | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-EN600 | Shimano EM600 |
| Pedals | VPE-537 | not listed |
| Motor | Shimano EP6 | Shimano EP801 |
| Battery | Shimano EN806 | Darfon integrated |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Hub | Shimano MT400-B | e*thirteen SL, e*thirteen SL E-Spec |
| Rim | Merida COMP TR | not listed |
| Brake | Tektro HD-M745 | not listed |
| Rotor | TR-25 | SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT eTR | Santa Cruz eCarbon |
| Stem | Merida Expert eTRII | Burgtec Enduro MK3 |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT EC | Santa Cruz House |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT CC | WTB Silverado |
| Wheelset | not listed | Race Face ARC HD 30 |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated |
| Dropper post | not listed | OneUp Components V2 Dropper Post |
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