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MTB Reviews > Mountain bikes > Full suspension bikes > Santa Cruz Heckler
Description: (from santacruzmtb.com)
Peruse any bike magazine's pages or bike shops stable of technological wonderment and you can see the suspension bike evolving before your very eyes. The development of these technologies isn't always a good thing. We feel we've hit the nail squarely on the head with the Heckler on the first try and have only improved upon its performance since. The
reviewed by guest on February 28, 2010
model: heckler 2011
Santa Cruz Heckler Reviews
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Peruse any bike magazine's pages or bike shops stable of technological wonderment and you can see the suspension bike evolving before your very eyes. The development of these technologies isn't always a good thing. We feel we've hit the nail squarely on the head with the Heckler on the first try and have only improved upon its performance since. The
perfectly placed single pivot gives 143mm of rear wheel travel and with a bomber custom butted 6069 aluminum frame set, one ride will prove that this is the mouse trap that everyone has tried, and in our humble opinion, failed to better.
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on January 14, 2012
Pros
Pedaling, climbing, descending, confidence inspiring and always looking to jump back on the saddle.
The only bike you need!!!
Cons
I have a 08 and the head snapped off the pinch bolt for rear triangle. I have 1200 miles on it and no other complaints.
Review
Some whine and say it is heavy. Its an ALL mountain bike and it does have balls. If your a weight weinie then go get your carbon XC bike and enjoy. As for me weight is not an issue and i run a fox 36 Van (coil) and coil rear with dhx 5.0. Can't run it much heavier than that.
I love this bike so much that i also have a bullit and a superlight.
Pros
Almost Everything. Function, Price, durability, handling, build options, simplicity. It's all good
Cons
nothing!
Review
This is a great bike. You can build this bike into a freeride beast or an XC sprinter. It handles all terrain with ease and is pretty much bomb-proof. It's affordable, works in any situation, has great geometry, and looks fantastic.
reviewed by guest on February 28, 2010
model: heckler 2011
Pros
the geometry is good for my size, strong bike for trail and perfect for all xc track, trail or just fooling around.
Cons
non so far........the weight is not a big deal for a big guy like me.
Review
this is the FS for big boys like me im 6'4" 275lbs and no complain this big is a true do it all bike for trail, xc track and any thing else you can think off doing with it.
Pros
bike does it all.
Cons
weight and continully hit calves on bottom triangle.
Review
awesome bike. heavy bike but if you can afford it, you probally are serious about biking and have the fitness to overcome bkes weight
on July 10, 2009
Pros
Everything - handling, simplicity, downhill fun, durability, price, looks
Cons
Nothing
Review
An incredible bike. Just recently upgraded to this from a Fisher hardtail 29er, and it took me about 4 miles to get feeling comfortable on it (after never having owned a dualie). The 6" of travel are great, just smooths out the entire trail, floating over everything. Handles amazingly. I guess it's a little heavy, but my answer to people that ask that is "Quit being a p****y." Climbing sucks no matter what bike you're on, might as well have an awesome time on the downhill. Just point this hog downhill and let it fly, you hardly have to do anything. Confidence-inspiring, riding sections of trail I've never been able to (even climbing). Buy this bike!! Unreal bike at a great price
on December 26, 2008
Pros
Handling,acceleration,cornering,bomb proof frame.
Cons
bottle cage do not fit
in small frame
Review
very strong bike
be carefull with paint
you can apply a layer of
clear to protect finish
on September 29, 2008
Pros
Well built simple suspension with very little to go wrong with it.
Cons
Tends to feel heavy when ridden and built up with longer travel components.
Review
A great bike but choose wisely the components you put on this rig, the weight can pack on quickly. The bike i rode had a mix of X.9, raceface atlas, fox float 36 and mavic crossmax st with 20mm up front...It was 30lb on the "fish scale"...It took hits great but a bit of effort on the climbs.
Cons
Are You Kidding!!!
Review
If you want a NO BS single pivot(read -hassle free!!) xc trail bike that can be raced-both xc and dh- or just for farting around on the trails,be they in your backyard or Whistler!! This is the bike to have!!!
Pros
Almost Everything. Function, Price, durability, handling, build options, simplicity. It's all good
Cons
The closest thing I have to a complaint is the weight. But I knew this before I bought it. Mine weighs in at 31.8lbs.
Review
This is THE "one bike does everything" bike. I've had mine since Oct. '06. I call it a TRUE ALL-MOUNTAIN BUILD: Truvativ cockpit, WTB Saddle, Sram X.9 thumb shifters and RD, Shimano XT FD, Raceface Atlas Cranks/BB, SPD pedals, Avid Juicy 7 Disc brakes/levers--8" front disc, 6" Rear. XT hubs laced to NoTubes ZTR 355 rims, XT 11-34 cassette, Kenda Nevegal 2.1 with Stan's, Fox DHX 5.0 Air shock, Manitou Minute 3 fork with 130mm Infinite Travel adjustment (a must have for this kind of bike) and Oury Lock-on Grips.
I agree with everything the guy said who previously reviewed this bike. It's oozes confidence. You learn not to get in a hurry climbing, but you will make up ALL the slow climbing time when you blow by all the other guys on the rest of the trail. This bike rails turns, absorbs any type of landing (once the DHX AIR 5.0 is dialed in). It's lighter than the Nomad, and for the money you'll spend on building a basic Nomad, you can build one Bad A$$ Heckler. It's a trade-off that I'm glad I made!! Do yourself a favor and get a Heckler
on March 27, 2007
Pros
Handling, strength, looks, performance, versatility, shock options (DHX 5.0 Air or Coil, or Float R).
Cons
It's a tad on the heavy side.
Review
This is a great bike. You can build this bike into a freeride beast or an XC sprinter. It handles all terrain with ease and is pretty much bomb-proof. It's affordable, works in any situation, has great geometry, and looks fantastic. The Heckler inspires confidence. It carves switchbacks like it's on rails. The single pivot suspension has almost no bob to it and brake-jack is unnoticeable in all but the most extreme situations. You notice the weight a bit when climbing, but you soon get used to it. This bike is the perfect full suspension bike for bike guys.
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