2024 Merida eONE-FORTY EQ vs 2024 Santa Cruz Heckler S
The L is the Santa Cruz Heckler S size closest to your MID Merida eONE-FORTY EQ. 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 S
Compared with the Merida eONE-FORTY EQ in MID, the Santa Cruz Heckler S in L places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 4 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 17 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +4 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +17 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.7°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −4 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Merida eONE-FORTY EQ numbers we have for size MID are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eONE-FORTY EQ MID | Santa Cruz Heckler S L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 471 | 475 | +4 mm |
| Stack | 624 | 629.4 | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.5 | 64.8 | −1.7° |
| Effective top tube | 585 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 449 | 445 | −4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1235 | 1252.3 | +17 mm |
| BB drop | 35.5 | not listed | |
| Standover | 746 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 425 | 430 | +5 mm |
| Fork length | 557 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 110 | not listed | |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 76.7 | |
| BB height | not listed | 346 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Heckler S minus the Merida eONE-FORTY EQ. Full charts: 2024 Merida eONE-FORTY EQ, 2024 Santa Cruz Heckler S.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eONE-FORTY EQSanta Cruz Heckler S
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 EQ475 EQ | Santa Cruz Heckler SS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eONE-FORTY LITE IV | Santa Cruz Heckler |
| Fork | SR Suntour Zeron 36X | Fox 36 Float Performance |
| Rear shock | SR Suntour Edge Plus | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES U6000 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano LG400 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | Shimano LG500 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-EN600 | Shimano EM600 |
| Pedals | VPE-527 | not listed |
| Motor | Shimano EP801 | Shimano DU-EP801 |
| Battery | Trendpower Internal Battery 750Wh | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Rim | Merida COMP TR II | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT420 | SRAM Code R |
| 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 II | not listed |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Wheelset | not listed | Race Face ARC HD 30 |
| Hub | not listed | e*thirteen SL, e*thirteen SL E-Spec |
| Rotor | not listed | Avid Centerline, SRAM HS2 |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated |
| Dropper post | not listed | OneUp Components V2 Dropper Post |
| Saddle | not listed | WTB Silverado |
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