2023 Specialized Turbo Kenevo Comp vs 2024 Santa Cruz Heckler S
The XL is the Santa Cruz Heckler S size closest to your S5 Specialized Turbo Kenevo Comp. 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 S
Compared with the Specialized Turbo Kenevo Comp in S5, the Santa Cruz Heckler S in XL places the top of the head tube 19 mm higher and 30 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 41 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +19 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −30 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −41 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −9 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Turbo Kenevo Comp, S5Santa Cruz Heckler S, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Turbo Kenevo Comp S5 | Santa Cruz Heckler S XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 525mm | 495 | −30 mm |
| Stack | 629mm | 647.5 | +19 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 | 1322mm | 1280.8 | −41 mm |
| BB drop | 8mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 351mm | 346 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 799mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 465mm | 460 | −5 mm |
| Head tube length | 135mm | not listed |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Heckler S minus the Specialized Turbo Kenevo Comp. Full charts: 2023 Specialized Turbo Kenevo Comp, 2024 Santa Cruz Heckler S.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Turbo Kenevo CompSanta 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 CompComp | Santa Cruz Heckler SS |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Fox Rhythm | Fox 36 Float Performance |
| Rear shock | Fox DHX Performance | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore XT | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT LINKGLIDE | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano Linkglide | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | Shimano Linkglide | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Motor | Specialized Rx | Shimano DU-EP801 |
| Battery | Specialized M2-500 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher GRID Gravity | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Hub | Shimano MT400-B | e*thirteen SL, e*thirteen SL E-Spec |
| Brake | Shimano SLX M7120 | SRAM Code R |
| Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge | WTB Silverado |
| Frame | not listed | Santa Cruz Heckler |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano EM600 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Race Face ARC HD 30 |
| Rotor | not listed | Avid Centerline, SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Santa Cruz eCarbon |
| Stem | not listed | Burgtec Enduro MK3 |
| Grips | not listed | Santa Cruz House |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated |
| Dropper post | not listed | OneUp Components V2 Dropper Post |
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