2024 Santa Cruz Bullit vs 2024 Santa Cruz Heckler S
The Santa Cruz Heckler S size closest to your L is the L. Compare the L instead
What changes on the Santa Cruz Heckler S
Compared with the Santa Cruz Bullit in L, the Santa Cruz Heckler S in XL places the top of the head tube 18 mm higher and 20 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +18 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +20 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +13 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −4 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Santa Cruz Bullit, LSanta Cruz Heckler S, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Santa Cruz Bullit L | Santa Cruz Heckler S XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 475 | 495 | +20 mm |
| Stack | 630 | 647.5 | +18 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64° | 64.8 | +0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 77.1° | 77.0 | −0.1° |
| Effective top tube | 619.2 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 449 | 445 | −4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1267.9 | 1280.8 | +13 mm |
| BB drop | 25.5/6.5 | not listed | |
| BB height | 348 | 346 | −2 mm |
| Standover | 747 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 430 | 460 | +30 mm |
| Head tube length | 110 | not listed |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Heckler S minus the Santa Cruz Bullit. Full charts: 2024 Santa Cruz Bullit, 2024 Santa Cruz Heckler S.
Where each sits in its class
Santa Cruz BullitSanta 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 | Santa Cruz BullitGX AXS | Santa Cruz Heckler SS |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Zeb Select+ | Fox 36 Float Performance |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | Shimano EM900 HollowTech Crank Arms | Shimano EM600 |
| Motor | Shimano Drive Unit DU-EP801 | Shimano DU-EP801 |
| Tire | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Hub | e*thirteen SL E-Spec | e*thirteen SL, e*thirteen SL E-Spec |
| Rim | Race Face ARC HD 30 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Code Stealth Bronze | SRAM Code R |
| Rotor | SRAM HS2 | Avid Centerline, SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | Santa Cruz eCarbon | Santa Cruz eCarbon |
| Stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3 | Burgtec Enduro MK3 |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated |
| Dropper post | OneUp Components V2 Dropper Post | OneUp Components V2 Dropper Post |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Medium | WTB Silverado |
| Frame | not listed | Santa Cruz Heckler |
| Wheelset | not listed | Race Face ARC HD 30 |
| Grips | not listed | Santa Cruz House |
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