2023 Santa Cruz Bullit R vs 2025 Santa Cruz Heckler SL
The L is the Santa Cruz Heckler SL size closest to your L Santa Cruz Bullit R. 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 SL
Compared with the Santa Cruz Bullit R in L, the Santa Cruz Heckler SL in L places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +3 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Santa Cruz Bullit R, LSanta Cruz Heckler SL, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Santa Cruz Bullit R L | Santa Cruz Heckler SL L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 475 | 477.5 | +3 mm |
| Stack | 630 | 634.9 | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64 | 64 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 77.1 | 77.2 | +0.1° |
| Effective top tube | 619.2 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 449 | 443.8 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1267.9 | 1262.7/1263.4 | |
| BB height | 348 | 341 | −7 mm |
| Standover | 747 | 733.4/729.3 | |
| Seat tube length | 430 | 430 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 110 | 120 | +10 mm |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Heckler SL minus the Santa Cruz Bullit R. Full charts: 2023 Santa Cruz Bullit R, 2025 Santa Cruz Heckler SL.
Where each sits in its class
Santa Cruz Bullit RSanta Cruz Heckler SL
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 | Santa Cruz Bullit RR | Santa Cruz Heckler SLGX AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Zeb R | Fox 36 Performance Elite Grip X2 |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select | Fox FLOAT X Performance Elite |
| Shifter | SRAM NX | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | Shimano EM600 Crank Arms | Race Face Aeffect R |
| Motor | Shimano Drive Unit DU-EP800 | Fazua Ride 60 |
| Tire | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II | Schwalbe Albert |
| Hub | SRAM MTH 716, SRAM MTH 746 | not listed |
| Rim | WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM G2 RE | SRAM Maven Bronze Stealth |
| Rotor | Avid Centerline | SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | e*thirteen TRS | Santa Cruz e35 |
| Headset | Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset | Cane Creek 50 |
| Dropper post | SDG Tellis Dropper | OneUp Components dropper post |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Medium CroMo | SDG Bel-Air |
| Frame | not listed | Santa Cruz Heckler SL |
| Battery | not listed | Fazua 430 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Reserve 30|SL |
| Stem | not listed | Burgtec Enduro MK3 |
| Grips | not listed | Santa Cruz House |
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