2025 Trek Fuel EXe vs 2024 Santa Cruz Heckler S
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Santa Cruz Heckler S
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- +42 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Fuel EXe numbers we have for size M are missing the stack and wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel EXe M | Santa Cruz Heckler S XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 453 | 495 | +42 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.8 | 64.8 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.8 | 77.0 | +0.2° |
| Chainstay length | 440 | 445 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | not listed | 1280.8 | |
| Seat tube length | 410 | 460 | +50 mm |
| Head tube length | 110 | not listed | |
| Stack | not listed | 647.5 | |
| BB height | not listed | 346 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Heckler S minus the Trek Fuel EXe. Full charts: 2025 Trek Fuel EXe, 2024 Santa Cruz Heckler S.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Fuel EXeSanta 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.
| Part | Trek Fuel EXe2025 Fuel EXe 8 GX AXS T-Type | Santa Cruz Heckler SS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha Platinum | Santa Cruz Heckler |
| Fork | Fox 36 Rhythm | Fox 36 Float Performance |
| Rear shock | Fox Float X Performance | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle AXS | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | E*thirteen E-Spec Plus | Shimano EM600 |
| Chainring | SRAM Transmission | not listed |
| Motor | TQ HPR50 | Shimano DU-EP801 |
| Battery | TQ 360Wh | not listed |
| Wheelset | Bontrager Line TLR 30 | Race Face ARC HD 30 |
| Tire | Bontrager XR5 | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Brake | SRAM DB 8 | SRAM Code R |
| Rotor | SRAM Centerline | Avid Centerline, SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Line | Santa Cruz eCarbon |
| Stem | Bontrager Comp | Burgtec Enduro MK3 |
| Grips | Bontrager XR Trail | Santa Cruz House |
| Headset | 1-1/8" top 1.5" bottom | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated |
| Dropper post | Bontrager Line Dropper | OneUp Components V2 Dropper Post |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada | WTB Silverado |
| Hub | not listed | e*thirteen SL, e*thirteen SL E-Spec |
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