2022 Specialized Turbo Levo vs 2024 Santa Cruz Heckler S
The S is the Santa Cruz Heckler S size closest to your S2 Specialized Turbo Levo. 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 Levo in S2, the Santa Cruz Heckler S in S places the top of the head tube 10 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −10 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +6 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Turbo Levo, S2Santa Cruz Heckler S, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Turbo Levo S2 | Santa Cruz Heckler S S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 432mm | 430 | −2 mm |
| Stack | 617mm | 607.3 | −10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.5° | 64.8 | +0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 77.2° | 76.9 | −0.3° |
| Chainstay length | 442mm | 445 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1200mm | 1205.6 | +6 mm |
| BB drop | 27mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 350mm | 346 | −4 mm |
| Standover | 776mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 390mm | 390 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 567mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 105mm | not listed |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Heckler S minus the Specialized Turbo Levo. Full charts: 2022 Specialized Turbo Levo, 2024 Santa Cruz Heckler S.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Turbo LevoSanta 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 Levo | Santa Cruz Heckler SS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Santa Cruz Heckler |
| Fork | not listed | Fox 36 Float Performance |
| Rear shock | not listed | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano EM600 |
| Motor | not listed | Shimano DU-EP801 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Race Face ARC HD 30 |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Hub | not listed | e*thirteen SL, e*thirteen SL E-Spec |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM Code R |
| 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 |
| Saddle | not listed | WTB Silverado |
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