2024 Santa Cruz Heckler S vs 2026 Giant Trance X
The XL is the Giant Trance X size closest to your XXL Santa Cruz Heckler S. 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 Giant Trance X
Compared with the Santa Cruz Heckler S in XXL, the Giant Trance X in XL places the top of the head tube 26 mm lower and 13 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 33 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −26 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −13 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −33 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.4°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Santa Cruz Heckler S, XXLGiant Trance X, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Santa Cruz Heckler S XXL | Giant Trance X XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 520 | 507 | −13 mm |
| Stack | 665.6 | 640 | −26 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.8 | 64.4 | −0.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 77.0 | 76.8 | −0.2° |
| Chainstay length | 445 | 440 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1314.4 | 1281 | −33 mm |
| BB height | 346 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 500 | 475 | −25 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 40 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 125 |
Differences are the Giant Trance X minus the Santa Cruz Heckler S. Full charts: 2024 Santa Cruz Heckler S, 2026 Giant Trance X.
Where each sits in its class
Santa Cruz Heckler SGiant Trance X
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 Heckler SS | Giant Trance X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Santa Cruz Heckler | Giant Trance X 2 |
| Fork | Fox 36 Float Performance | Fox 36 |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ | Fox Float Performance |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano Deore XT Di2 |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano Deore XT |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | KMC X-12 |
| Crankset | Shimano EM600 | Praxis Cadet |
| Motor | Shimano DU-EP801 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Race Face ARC HD 30 | Giant TRA 2 |
| Tire | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II | Maxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis Dissector |
| Hub | e*thirteen SL, e*thirteen SL E-Spec | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Code R | Shimano MT420 |
| Rotor | Avid Centerline, SRAM HS2 | Shimano RT-66 |
| Handlebar | Santa Cruz eCarbon | Giant Contact |
| Stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3 | Giant Contact |
| Grips | Santa Cruz House | Giant Tactal Pro |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated | not listed |
| Dropper post | OneUp Components V2 Dropper Post | Giant Switch AT |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado | Giant Romero |
| Chainring | not listed | Praxis Cadet |
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