2024 Santa Cruz Heckler vs 2025 Trek Fuel EXe
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Trek Fuel EXe
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- −22 mm
- Shorter frame 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
Only the Santa Cruz Heckler is drawn. The Trek Fuel EXe numbers we have for size M are missing the stack and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Santa Cruz Heckler L | Trek Fuel EXe M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 475 | 453 | −22 mm |
| Stack | 630 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 64.8 | 64.8 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.7 | 76.8 | +0.1° |
| Effective top tube | 624 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 445 | 440 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1252 | not listed | |
| BB height | 346 | not listed | |
| Standover | 743 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 410 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 110 |
Differences are the Trek Fuel EXe minus the Santa Cruz Heckler. Full charts: 2024 Santa Cruz Heckler, 2025 Trek Fuel EXe.
Where each sits in its class
Santa Cruz HecklerTrek Fuel EXe
AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted
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 HecklerGX AXS | Trek Fuel EXe2025 Fuel EXe 8 GX AXS T-Type |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Santa Cruz Heckler | Trek Alpha Platinum |
| Fork | RockShox Zeb Select+ | Fox 36 Rhythm |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ | Fox Float X Performance |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle AXS | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | Shimano EM600 | E*thirteen E-Spec Plus |
| Motor | Shimano EP801 | TQ HPR50 |
| Battery | Darfon integrated | TQ 360Wh |
| Wheelset | Race Face ARC HD 30 | Bontrager Line TLR 30 |
| Tire | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II | Bontrager XR5 |
| Hub | e*thirteen SL, e*thirteen SL E-Spec | not listed |
| Rotor | SRAM HS2 | SRAM Centerline |
| Handlebar | Santa Cruz eCarbon | Bontrager Line |
| Stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3 | Bontrager Comp |
| Grips | Santa Cruz House | Bontrager XR Trail |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated | 1-1/8" top 1.5" bottom |
| Dropper post | OneUp Components V2 Dropper Post | Bontrager Line Dropper |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado | Bontrager Arvada |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Transmission |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM DB 8 |
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