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2023 Specialized Turbo Levo 3 Frameset vs 2024 Santa Cruz Heckler S

The L is the Santa Cruz Heckler S size closest to your S4 Specialized Turbo Levo 3 Frameset. 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 3 Frameset in S4, the Santa Cruz Heckler S in L places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
−6 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−2 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
−3 mm
About the same
Head angle
+0.3°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+3 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2023 Specialized Turbo Levo 3 Frameset (S4) and 2024 Santa Cruz Heckler S (L), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Turbo Levo 3 Frameset is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Santa Cruz Heckler S is the colored outline on top.J 1255

Specialized Turbo Levo 3 Frameset, S4Santa Cruz Heckler S, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Turbo Levo 3 Frameset S4Santa Cruz Heckler S LDifference
Reach477mm475−2 mm
Stack635mm629.4−6 mm
Head tube angle64.5°64.8+0.3°
Seat tube angle76.2°76.7+0.5°
Chainstay length442mm445+3 mm
Wheelbase1255mm1252.3−3 mm
BB drop27mmnot listed
BB height350mm346−4 mm
Standover787mmnot listed
Seat tube length425mm430+5 mm
Fork length567mmnot listed
Head tube length125mmnot listed

Differences are the Santa Cruz Heckler S minus the Specialized Turbo Levo 3 Frameset. Full charts: 2023 Specialized Turbo Levo 3 Frameset, 2024 Santa Cruz Heckler S.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Turbo Levo 3 FramesetSanta Cruz Heckler S

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSpecialized Turbo Levo 3 FramesetS-Works FramesetSanta Cruz Heckler SS
Rear shockFox Float X2 FactoryRockShox Super Deluxe Select+
ChainringSRAM X-Sync Eaglenot listed
MotorSpecialized 2.2Shimano DU-EP801
BatterySpecialized M3-700not listed
Framenot listedSanta Cruz Heckler
Forknot listedFox 36 Float Performance
Shifternot listedSRAM GX Eagle
Derailleurnot listedSRAM GX Eagle
Cassettenot listedSRAM GX Eagle
Chainnot listedSRAM GX Eagle
Cranksetnot listedShimano EM600
Wheelsetnot listedRace Face ARC HD 30
Tirenot listedMaxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II
Hubnot listede*thirteen SL, e*thirteen SL E-Spec
Brakenot listedSRAM Code R
Rotornot listedAvid Centerline, SRAM HS2
Handlebarnot listedSanta Cruz eCarbon
Stemnot listedBurgtec Enduro MK3
Gripsnot listedSanta Cruz House
Headsetnot listedCane Creek 40 IS Integrated
Dropper postnot listedOneUp Components V2 Dropper Post
Saddlenot listedWTB Silverado

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