Meet the new-gen trail weapon the Santa Cruz Heckler SL Stout 2025, engineered for those who demand agile handling, power, and versatility. Its Carbon C frame, coupled with VPP™ suspension and FAZUA RIDE 60 drive unit, makes this a lightweight e-MTB ready for any trail. 150mm of plush rear travel and a burly Fox 38 Float fork offer the confidence to attack steep, technical descents. With mixed wheels and progressive geometry, the Heckler SL Stout rides light but punches way above its weight.
Standout Features
- C Carbon Frame — Trail-optimized, durable, and light
- VPP™ Suspension — Santa Cruz’s legendary rear linkage
- Flip Chip Geometry Adjust — Customize your head angle and BB height
- 430Wh Integrated Battery — Stealthy, lightweight, and long-range
- FAZUA RIDE 60 Drive Unit — Smooth, compact, and high-torque
Frame
- Material: Carbon C
- Rear Travel: 150mm (VPP™)
- Wheel Size: MX (29” front / 27.5” rear)
Suspension
- Fork: Fox 38 Float Performance Elite, Grip X2, 160mm
- Shock: Fox Float X2 Performance Elite, 210x55mm
Drivetrain
- Cassette: SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50t
- Chain: SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
- Crankset: Race Face Aeffect R, 165mm — or — Praxis eTor AL, 165mm
- Rear Derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
- Shifter: SRAM GX Eagle Single Click, 12-speed
- Chainguide: OneUp Chainguide
Brakes
- Front Brake: SRAM Maven Bronze Stealth
- Rear Brake: SRAM Maven Bronze Stealth
- Front Rotor: SRAM Centerline 200mm
- Rear Rotor: SRAM Centerline 200mm
Cockpit
- Grips: Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
- Handlebars: Santa Cruz e35 Carbon Bar, 800mm
- Stem: Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm
- Headset: Cane Creek 50 IS Integrated
- Seatpost: OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6
- Saddle: SDG Bel-Air V3, Max Lux-Alloy — or — WTB Volt
Wheels & Tires
- Front Rim: Reserve 30|HD AL 6069 — or — Raceface ARC 30 HD
- Front Hub: E13 SL, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 32h
- Front Tire: Schwalbe Magic Mary 29x2.5, Trail Radial Ultra Soft
- Rear Rim: Reserve 30|HD AL 6069 — or — Raceface ARC 30 HD
- Rear Hub: E13 SL E-Spec, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 32h
- Rear Tire: Schwalbe Magic Mary 27.5x2.5, Gravity Radial Soft
E-Bike System
- Drive Unit: FAZUA RIDE 60
- Battery: FAZUA 430Wh Integrated
Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Rear Travel | 150mm |
| Fork Travel | 160mm |
| Fork Offset | 44mm |
| Shock Size | 210x55mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Fazua DU with E-TOR spindle |
| Rear Brake Mount | PM 200mm |
| Max Rotor Size | 220mm |
| Max Tire Clearance | 2.6” |
| Rear Spacing | 148mm |
| Rear Shock Bushing Size | 30x8 (front & rear) |
| Shock Stroke | 55mm |
| UDH Compatible | Yes |
| Headset | IS41 / IS52 |
| Max Chainring Size | 36t |
| Fork Axle to Crown | 571mm |
| Front Derailleur Mount | No |
Size Guide
| Size | Rider Height | Bar Width | Dropper Length | Crank Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 5'1" – 5'5" | 760–800mm | 100–125mm (approx) | 165mm |
| Medium | 5'5" – 5'9" | 760–800mm | 125–150mm (approx) | 165mm |
| Large | 5'9" – 6'1" | 760–800mm | 150–170mm (approx) | 165mm |
| X-Large | 6'0" – 6'4" | 760–800mm | 170–200mm (approx) | 165mm |
| XX-Large | 6'4" – 6'7" | 760–800mm | 170–200mm (approx) | 165mm |
Santa Cruz Heckler SL Stout 2025