2022 Specialized Turbo Kenevo Expert vs 2024 Santa Cruz Heckler S
The Santa Cruz Heckler S size closest to your S3 is the L. Compare the L instead
What changes on the Santa Cruz Heckler S
Compared with the Specialized Turbo Kenevo Expert in S3, the Santa Cruz Heckler S in XXL places the top of the head tube 55 mm higher and 45 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 51 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +55 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +45 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +51 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −9 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Turbo Kenevo Expert, S3Santa Cruz Heckler S, XXLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Turbo Kenevo Expert S3 | Santa Cruz Heckler S XXL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 475mm | 520 | +45 mm |
| Stack | 611mm | 665.6 | +55 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.5° | 64.8 | +0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 78° | 77.0 | −1.0° |
| Chainstay length | 454mm | 445 | −9 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1263mm | 1314.4 | +51 mm |
| BB drop | 8mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 351mm | 346 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 799mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 420mm | 500 | +80 mm |
| Head tube length | 115mm | not listed |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Heckler S minus the Specialized Turbo Kenevo Expert. Full charts: 2022 Specialized Turbo Kenevo Expert, 2024 Santa Cruz Heckler S.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Turbo Kenevo ExpertSanta 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 | Specialized Turbo Kenevo ExpertExpert | Santa Cruz Heckler SS |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Boxxer RC Select | Fox 36 Float Performance |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | SRAM X01 Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | Praxis M30 | Shimano EM600 |
| Chainring | SRAM X-Sync Eagle | not listed |
| Motor | Specialized Rx | Shimano DU-EP801 |
| Battery | Specialized M2-700 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher GRID Gravity | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Hub | DT Swiss 370 | e*thirteen SL, e*thirteen SL E-Spec |
| Brake | SRAM Code RS | SRAM Code R |
| Stem | Specialized Descendant | Burgtec Enduro MK3 |
| Grips | Specialized Deity | Santa Cruz House |
| Seatpost | Specialized OneUp | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge | WTB Silverado |
| Frame | not listed | Santa Cruz Heckler |
| Wheelset | not listed | Race Face ARC HD 30 |
| Rotor | not listed | Avid Centerline, SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Santa Cruz eCarbon |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated |
| Dropper post | not listed | OneUp Components V2 Dropper Post |
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