2023 Specialized Turbo Levo Pro vs 2024 Santa Cruz Heckler S
The Santa Cruz Heckler S size closest to your S5 is the XL. Compare the XL instead
What changes on the Santa Cruz Heckler S
Compared with the Specialized Turbo Levo Pro in S5, the Santa Cruz Heckler S in XXL places the top of the head tube 22 mm higher and 18 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 30 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +22 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +18 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +30 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 Pro, S5Santa Cruz Heckler S, XXLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Turbo Levo Pro S5 | Santa Cruz Heckler S XXL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 502mm | 520 | +18 mm |
| Stack | 644mm | 665.6 | +22 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.5° | 64.8 | +0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.2° | 77.0 | +0.8° |
| Chainstay length | 442mm | 445 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1284mm | 1314.4 | +30 mm |
| BB drop | 27mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 350mm | 346 | −4 mm |
| Standover | 788mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 445mm | 500 | +55 mm |
| Fork length | 567mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 135mm | not listed |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Heckler S minus the Specialized Turbo Levo Pro. Full charts: 2023 Specialized Turbo Levo Pro, 2024 Santa Cruz Heckler S.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Turbo Levo ProSanta 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 ProPro | Santa Cruz Heckler SS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Levo 3 Pro | Santa Cruz Heckler |
| Fork | Fox Factory | Fox 36 Float Performance |
| Rear shock | Fox Float X2 Factory | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | Praxis Interface | Shimano EM600 |
| Chainring | SRAM Eagle Transmission | not listed |
| Motor | Specialized Rx | Shimano DU-EP801 |
| Battery | Specialized M3-700 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval Traverse | Race Face ARC HD 30 |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher, Specialized Eliminator | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Hub | DT Swiss 350 | e*thirteen SL, e*thirteen SL E-Spec |
| Brake | SRAM Code | SRAM Code R |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | Avid Centerline, SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | Roval Traverse SL | Santa Cruz eCarbon |
| Stem | Specialized Deity | Burgtec Enduro MK3 |
| Grips | Specialized Deity Grips | Santa Cruz House |
| Seatpost | Specialized Bike Yoke Revive dropper post | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge | WTB Silverado |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated |
| Dropper post | not listed | OneUp Components V2 Dropper Post |
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