2023 Specialized Turbo Levo 3 Comp Carbon vs 2024 Santa Cruz Heckler
The XL is the Santa Cruz Heckler size closest to your S5 Specialized Turbo Levo 3 Comp Carbon. 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 3 Comp Carbon in S5, the Santa Cruz Heckler in XL places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 7 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −7 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −3 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Turbo Levo 3 Comp Carbon, S5Santa Cruz Heckler, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Turbo Levo 3 Comp Carbon S5 | Santa Cruz Heckler XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 502mm | 495 | −7 mm |
| Stack | 644mm | 649 | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.5° | 64.8 | +0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.2° | 77 | +0.8° |
| Chainstay length | 442mm | 445 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1284mm | 1281 | −3 mm |
| BB drop | 27mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 350mm | 346 | −4 mm |
| Standover | 788mm | 741 | −47 mm |
| Seat tube length | 445mm | not listed | |
| Fork length | 567mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 135mm | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 645 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Heckler minus the Specialized Turbo Levo 3 Comp Carbon. Full charts: 2023 Specialized Turbo Levo 3 Comp Carbon, 2024 Santa Cruz Heckler.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Turbo Levo 3 Comp CarbonSanta 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 CarbonComp Carbon | Santa Cruz HecklerGX AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Fox Rhythm | RockShox Zeb Select+ |
| Rear shock | Fox Float | 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 RS | 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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