2023 Specialized Turbo Kenevo Comp vs 2025 Santa Cruz Heckler SL
The M is the Santa Cruz Heckler SL size closest to your S3 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 SL
Compared with the Specialized Turbo Kenevo Comp in S3, the Santa Cruz Heckler SL in M places the top of the head tube 15 mm higher and 18 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +15 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −18 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −10 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Turbo Kenevo Comp, S3Santa Cruz Heckler SL, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Turbo Kenevo Comp S3 | Santa Cruz Heckler SL M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 475mm | 457.4 | −18 mm |
| Stack | 611mm | 625.8 | +15 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.5° | 64 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 78° | 76.9 | −1.1° |
| Chainstay length | 454mm | 443.8 | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1263mm | 1238.4/1239.1 | |
| BB drop | 8mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 351mm | 341 | −10 mm |
| Standover | 799mm | 728.8 | −70 mm |
| Seat tube length | 420mm | 405 | −15 mm |
| Head tube length | 115mm | 110 | −5 mm |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Heckler SL minus the Specialized Turbo Kenevo Comp. Full charts: 2023 Specialized Turbo Kenevo Comp, 2025 Santa Cruz Heckler SL.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Turbo Kenevo CompSanta Cruz Heckler SL
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 SLGX AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Fox Rhythm | Fox 36 Performance Elite Grip X2 |
| Rear shock | Fox DHX Performance | Fox FLOAT X Performance Elite |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore XT | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT LINKGLIDE | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano Linkglide | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | Shimano Linkglide | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Motor | Specialized Rx | Fazua Ride 60 |
| Battery | Specialized M2-500 | Fazua 430 |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher GRID Gravity | Schwalbe Albert |
| Hub | Shimano MT400-B | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano SLX M7120 | SRAM Maven Bronze Stealth |
| Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge | SDG Bel-Air |
| Frame | not listed | Santa Cruz Heckler SL |
| Crankset | not listed | Race Face Aeffect R |
| Wheelset | not listed | Reserve 30|SL |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Santa Cruz e35 |
| Stem | not listed | Burgtec Enduro MK3 |
| Grips | not listed | Santa Cruz House |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek 50 |
| Dropper post | not listed | OneUp Components dropper post |
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