2022 Specialized Turbo Levo Expert vs 2024 Santa Cruz Heckler
The S is the Santa Cruz Heckler size closest to your S1 Specialized Turbo Levo Expert. 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
Compared with the Specialized Turbo Levo Expert in S1, the Santa Cruz Heckler in S places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 18 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 27 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +18 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +27 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 Expert, S1Santa Cruz Heckler, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Turbo Levo Expert S1 | Santa Cruz Heckler S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 412mm | 430 | +18 mm |
| Stack | 605mm | 607 | +2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.5° | 64.8 | +0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 78° | 76.9 | −1.1° |
| Chainstay length | 442mm | 445 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1179mm | 1206 | +27 mm |
| BB drop | 25mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 352mm | 346 | −6 mm |
| Standover | 752mm | 720 | −32 mm |
| Seat tube length | 380mm | not listed | |
| Fork length | 557mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 105mm | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 571 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Heckler minus the Specialized Turbo Levo Expert. Full charts: 2022 Specialized Turbo Levo Expert, 2024 Santa Cruz Heckler.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Turbo Levo ExpertSanta Cruz Heckler
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 Expert | Santa Cruz HecklerGX AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Santa Cruz Heckler |
| Fork | not listed | RockShox Zeb Select+ |
| Rear shock | not listed | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano EM600 |
| Motor | not listed | Shimano EP801 |
| Battery | not listed | Darfon integrated |
| 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 |
| Rotor | not listed | 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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