2022 Specialized Turbo Levo 3 Comp Alloy vs 2024 Santa Cruz Heckler
The Santa Cruz Heckler size closest to your S3 is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Santa Cruz Heckler
Compared with the Specialized Turbo Levo 3 Comp Alloy in S3, the Santa Cruz Heckler in XL places the top of the head tube 23 mm higher and 43 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 56 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +23 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +43 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +56 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 3 Comp Alloy, S3Santa Cruz Heckler, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Turbo Levo 3 Comp Alloy S3 | Santa Cruz Heckler XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 452mm | 495 | +43 mm |
| Stack | 626mm | 649 | +23 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.5° | 64.8 | +0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.7° | 77 | +0.3° |
| Chainstay length | 442mm | 445 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1225mm | 1281 | +56 mm |
| BB drop | 27mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 350mm | 346 | −4 mm |
| Standover | 783mm | 741 | −42 mm |
| Seat tube length | 405mm | not listed | |
| Fork length | 567mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 115mm | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 645 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Heckler minus the Specialized Turbo Levo 3 Comp Alloy. Full charts: 2022 Specialized Turbo Levo 3 Comp Alloy, 2024 Santa Cruz Heckler.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Turbo Levo 3 Comp AlloySanta 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 3 Comp AlloyComp Alloy | Santa Cruz HecklerGX AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 36 Rhythm | RockShox Zeb Select+ |
| Rear shock | Specialized S1 FOX DPS Performance | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | SRAM GX | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | Praxis Interface | Shimano EM600 |
| Chainring | SRAM X-Sync Eagle | not listed |
| Motor | Specialized Rx | Shimano EP801 |
| Battery | Specialized M3-700 | Darfon integrated |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher, Specialized Eliminator | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Brake | SRAM Code | not listed |
| Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge | WTB Silverado |
| Frame | not listed | Santa Cruz Heckler |
| Wheelset | not listed | Race Face ARC HD 30 |
| 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 |
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