2024 Merida eONE-FORTY SE vs 2024 Santa Cruz Heckler
The M is the Santa Cruz Heckler size closest to your L Merida eONE-FORTY SE. 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 SE 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 SE, LSanta Cruz Heckler, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eONE-FORTY SE 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 SE. Full charts: 2024 Merida eONE-FORTY SE, 2024 Santa Cruz Heckler.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eONE-FORTY SESanta 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 SE400 SE | 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 Edge | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES U6000 | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano LG300 | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | Shimano LG500 | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-EN600 | Shimano EM600 |
| Pedals | VPE-537 | not listed |
| Motor | Shimano EP6 | Shimano EP801 |
| Battery | Shimano EN806 630 Wh | Darfon integrated |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Rim | Merida COMP TR II | 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 COMP TR | not listed |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Wheelset | not listed | Race Face ARC HD 30 |
| Hub | not listed | e*thirteen SL, e*thirteen SL E-Spec |
| Rotor | not listed | 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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