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SANTA CRUZ

SANTA CRUZ Heckler SL

Electric Mountain Bike
SANTA CRUZ Heckler SL
SANTA CRUZ Heckler SL
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RankOlder modelBest Electric Bikes
Ranking Net Score+23+23 from reviews0 from votes
Sources159 positive · 6 negative
Priced at$7,299.00

Released Sep 2023

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Older model in Best Electric Bikes
Priced at$7,299.00

Released Sep 2023

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+23Ranking net score+23 from reviews and discussions0 from votes on BettaScore15 sources

The Santa Cruz Heckler SL is a lightweight electric mountain bike with a carbon frame, 150mm VPP rear travel, and Fazua Ride 60 motor, designed for trail riding with surprising range and powerful assistance.

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Total +23 pts

Net positive 3

Net zero 1

Net negative 2

Sentiment
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105
15 sources
YouTube
  • Battery & Range+5 pts

    I've managed to climb 1,500 m a bit over and I was on the boost like all day.

I've managed to climb 1,500 m a bit over and I was on the boost like all day.
YouTube
  • Brakes & Lights0 pts

    some of them have needed full bleeds

  • Motor, Assist & Gears+5 pts

    climbing Comfort I think is really nice

climbing Comfort I think is really nice some of them have needed full bleeds
YouTube
  • Motor, Assist & Gears+5 pts

    efficiency A. Switchbacks A minus. Traction an A. Body position maybe an A+ there actually.

efficiency A. Switchbacks A minus. Traction an A. Body position maybe an A+ there actually.
YouTube
  • Terrain & Tires-5 pts

    I did tend to have a few pedal strikes

I did tend to have a few pedal strikes
Redditdiscussion

Just Purchased A 2025 Santa Cruz Heckler Sl Mx

  • Build & Reliability-1 pts

    The single highest failure rate on a bike I've ever seen. Absolutely shocking.

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The single highest failure rate on a bike I've ever seen. Absolutely shocking.
Redditdiscussion

Just Purchased A 2025 Santa Cruz Heckler Sl Mx

  • Build & Reliability-1 pts

    The Fazua motor is unbelievably problematic.

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The Fazua motor is unbelievably problematic.
Redditdiscussion

Just Purchased A 2025 Santa Cruz Heckler Sl Mx

  • Build & Reliability-1 pts

    after the 12-second boost in Rocket mode, the bike bogs down. Also, unexpectedly—not just in Boost—the motor assist oscillates up and down for no clear reason.

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after the 12-second boost in Rocket mode, the bike bogs down. Also, unexpectedly—not just in Boost—the motor assist oscillates up and down for no clear reason.
YouTube
  • Value & Support0 pts

    the replacement the warranty replacement on my drive unit

the replacement the warranty replacement on my drive unit
YouTube
  • Battery & Range+5 pts

    I've used one bar of battery which is pretty dang good I would say full power the wholeway

I've used one bar of battery which is pretty dang good I would say full power the wholeway
YouTube
  • Battery & Range-5 pts

    I could definitely outride the battery capacity

I could definitely outride the battery capacity
YouTube
  • Battery & Range+5 pts

    430 watt hour battery on this particular bike will give you a great range

430 watt hour battery on this particular bike will give you a great range
YouTube
  • Motor, Assist & Gears+5 pts

    its lighter weight and balanced power delivery make it particularly Adept at technical climbs and tight switchbacks

its lighter weight and balanced power delivery make it particularly Adept at technical climbs and tight switchbacks
Redditdiscussion

Deciding Between Santa Cruz Heckler Sl And

  • Build & Reliability-1 pts

    motor went out the first year and was replaced under warranty.

  • Value & Support+1 pts

    This reset the 2-year warranty. I have a local Fazua authorized shop that only took a couple weeks to get and replace the motor.

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motor went out the first year and was replaced under warranty. This reset the 2-year warranty. I have a local Fazua authorized shop that only took a couple weeks to get and replace the motor.
Redditdiscussion

Nbd Santa Cruz Heckler Sl

  • Build & Reliability+1 pts

    I've had my Heckler SL for almost a year, no Fazua motor issues for me!

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I've had my Heckler SL for almost a year, no Fazua motor issues for me!
YouTube
  • Value & Support+5 pts

    you've got great service from carefully selected dealers

you've got great service from carefully selected dealers

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