Santa Cruz HECKLER GX AXS 29 / Carbon C 2024
2024 E-bike
Estimate price |
9,499$
Weight | 22.21 kg E-bike
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 160mm -
Travel Rear 150mm -
Fork Fox Performance Elite Float 36
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Groupset GX Eagle Transmission, SRAM -
Suspension Full -
Motor Shimano mid-drive -
Battery Darfon 720 Wh Integrated Battery -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 Electronic -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM High
155cm - 166cm
SM Low
155cm - 166cm
MD High
164cm - 176cm
MD High
164cm - 176cm
MD Low
164cm - 176cm
MD Low
164cm - 176cm
LG High
174cm - 186cm
LG High
174cm - 186cm
LG Low
174cm - 186cm
LG Low
174cm - 186cm
XL High
184cm - 194cm
XL High
184cm - 194cm
XL Low
184cm - 194cm
XL Low
184cm - 194cm
XXL High
192cm - 201cm
XXL High
192cm - 201cm
XXL Low
192cm - 201cm
XXL Low
192cm - 201cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
HECKLER GX AXS 29 / Carbon C
Suspension Fork
RockShox Zeb Select+, 160mm -or- Fox 36 Performance Elite
Rear Shock
RockShox Super Deluxe Select+, 210x55
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
Shift Levers
SRAM AXS Pod Bridge
Cassette
SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
Crank
Shimano EM900 HollowTech Crank Arms 165mm
Chain
SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
Chain Guide
E13 E-Spec+ AL
Wheels
Front Hub
E13 SL, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6-Bolt, 32h
Rear Hub
E13 SL E-Spec, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 32h
Rims
Front: RaceFace ARC HD 30 29", Rear: RaceFace ARC HD 30 29"
Tires
Front: Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C, MaxxGrip, EXO+, Rear: Maxxis Minion 29x2.4" 3C MaxxTerra, Double Down
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Code Bronze Stealth
Cockpit
Stem
Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm
Handlebar
Santa Cruz e35 Carbon
Grips
Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Headset
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
Seat
Saddle
WTB Silverado Medium, CroMo
Seatpost
OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6 -or- Reverb Stealth -or- Fox Transfer
Motor & Battery
Motor
Shimano Drive Unit DU-EP801
Battery
Darfon 720 Wh Integrated Battery
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM High | SM Low | MD High | MD High | MD Low | MD Low | LG High | LG High | LG Low | LG Low | XL High | XL High | XL Low | XL Low | XXL High | XXL High | XXL Low | XXL Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.41 mm | 1.42 mm | 1.35 mm | 1.35 mm | 1.36 mm | 1.36 mm | 1.32 mm | 1.32 mm | 1.33 mm | 1.33 mm | 1.3 mm | 1.3 mm | 1.32 mm | 1.32 mm | 1.28 mm | 1.28 mm | 1.29 mm | 1.29 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 346 mm | 342 mm | 346 mm | 346 mm | 342 mm | 342 mm | 346 mm | 346 mm | 342 mm | 342 mm | 346 mm | 346 mm | 342 mm | 342 mm | 346 mm | 346 mm | 342 mm | 342 mm |
| Front Center | 760.6 mm | 761 mm | 780.9 mm | 781 mm | 781 mm | 781 mm | 807.3 mm | 807 mm | 807 mm | 807 mm | 835.8 mm | 836 mm | 736 mm | 836 mm | 869.4 mm | 869 mm | 869 mm | 869 mm |
| Rake | 46 mm | 45 mm | 46 mm | 44 mm | 43 mm | 45 mm | 46 mm | 44 mm | 42 mm | 44 mm | 46 mm | 44 mm | 43 mm | 44 mm | 46 mm | 44 mm | 42 mm | 44 mm |
| Trail | 125 mm | 129 mm | 125 mm | 128 mm | 131 mm | 129 mm | 125 mm | 128 mm | 132 mm | 130 mm | 125 mm | 128 mm | 131 mm | 130 mm | 125 mm | 128 mm | 132 mm | 130 mm |
| Stack | 614.3 mm | 616 mm | 622.8 mm | 623 mm | 625 mm | 625 mm | 636.4 mm | 636 mm | 639 mm | 639 mm | 654.5 mm | 655 mm | 657 mm | 657 mm | 672.6 mm | 673 mm | 675 mm | 675 mm |
| Reach | 437 mm | 434 mm | 462 mm | 462 mm | 459 mm | 459 mm | 482 mm | 482 mm | 479 mm | 479 mm | 502 mm | 502 mm | 499 mm | 499 mm | 527 mm | 527 mm | 524 mm | 524 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 578.4 mm | 579 mm | 606 mm | 606 mm | 607 mm | 607 mm | 630.6 mm | 631 mm | 632 mm | 632 mm | 651.6 mm | 652 mm | 653 mm | 653 mm | 680.5 mm | 681 mm | 682 mm | 682 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 76.9 ° | 76.7 ° | 76.8 ° | 76.8 ° | 76.6 ° | 76.6 ° | 76.7 ° | 76.7 ° | 76.4 ° | 76.4 ° | 77 ° | 77 ° | 76.7 ° | 76.7 ° | 77 ° | 77 ° | 76.8 ° | 76.8 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 390 mm | 390 mm | 405 mm | 405 mm | 405 mm | 405 mm | 430 mm | 430 mm | 430 mm | 430 mm | 460 mm | 460 mm | 460 mm | 460 mm | 500 mm | 500 mm | 500 mm | 500 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 64.8 ° | 64.5 ° | 64.8 ° | 64.8 ° | 64.5 ° | 64.5 ° | 64.8 ° | 64.8 ° | 64.5 ° | 64.5 ° | 64.8 ° | 64.8 ° | 64.5 ° | 64.5 ° | 64.8 ° | 64.8 ° | 64.5 ° | 64.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 130 mm | 130 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 115 mm | 115 mm | 115 mm | 115 mm | 135 mm | 135 mm | 135 mm | 135 mm | 155 mm | 155 mm | 155 mm | 155 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 452 mm | 453 mm | 452 mm | 467 mm | 453 mm | 468 mm | 452 mm | 467 mm | 453 mm | 468 mm | 452 mm | 467 mm | 453 mm | 468 mm | 452 mm | 467 mm | 453 mm | 468 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1212 mm | 1214 mm | 1232 mm | 1248 mm | 1234 mm | 1249 mm | 1259 mm | 1274 mm | 1260 mm | 1275 mm | 1287 mm | 1303 mm | 1289 mm | 1304 mm | 1321 mm | 1336 mm | 1322 mm | 1337 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 12 mm | 12 mm | 30 mm | 26 mm | 26 mm | 30 mm | 30 mm | 26 mm | 26 mm | 30 mm | 30 mm | 26 mm | 26 mm | 30 mm | 30 mm | 26 mm | 26 mm | 30 mm |
| Standover Height | 727 mm | 723 mm | 752 mm | 752 mm | 748 mm | 748 mm | 750 mm | 750 mm | 747 mm | 747 mm | 748 mm | 748 mm | 744 mm | 744 mm | 748 mm | 748 mm | 745 mm | 745 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 155 cm | 155 cm | 164 cm | 164 cm | 164 cm | 164 cm | 174 cm | 174 cm | 174 cm | 174 cm | 184 cm | 184 cm | 184 cm | 184 cm | 192 cm | 192 cm | 192 cm | 192 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 166 cm | 166 cm | 176 cm | 176 cm | 176 cm | 176 cm | 186 cm | 186 cm | 186 cm | 186 cm | 194 cm | 194 cm | 194 cm | 194 cm | 201 cm | 201 cm | 201 cm | 201 cm |
About this model
HECKLER GX AXS 29 / Carbon C is a Santacruz E Heckler model. Santa Cruz released 48 e-bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Santacruz E Heckler e-bikes models from 2024, here.
Model range prices
Santa Cruz HECKLER R 29 / Carbon C 2024 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 7299$. Santa Cruz HECKLER XX AXS RSV MX / Carbon CC 2024 on the other hand costs 12799$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Average price for Enduro e-bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Enduro e-bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 4785$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Enduro e-bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the e-bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
This e-bike was released in 2024 and its price was 9499$. Comparing this to the average Enduro e-bike price, we see that the price is 98.52% more expensive.
Enduro e-bikes average weight
Enduro e-bikes weigh an average of 23.3 kg (51.37 lbs). You will have a greater advantage on climbs if your bike is easier than the average. On descents, however, a heavier bike will give you extra speed.
Weighing 22.21 kg (48.96 lbs), the HECKLER GX AXS 29 / Carbon C model is slightly lighter than average. In short, the average Enduro e-bike weight is 4.91% higher than this one.
HECKLER GX AXS 29 / Carbon C components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the Fox Performance Elite Float 36 model. The travel on this model is 160mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Rear Shock
From the factory, it comes with the RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ rear shock model, which has a travel of 150mm. Rear shocks improve riding comfort and give you greater control over all terrains. In conclusion, to increase your riding experience, get a bike with a rear shock if possible.
Wheels size
The wheels on HECKLER GX AXS 29 / Carbon C are the 29″ aluminum type. These wheels are more forgiving when you go over roots, rocks, bumps, or other obstacles you encounter on your ride. However, 29″ wheels will make your e-bike react slower to obstacles you may encounter.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This e-bike has Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
HECKLER GX AXS 29 / Carbon C comes in 18 sizes, that range from 155 cm – 201 cm (5.09 ft – 6.59 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.
Dropper post
Santa Cruz HECKLER GX AXS 29 / Carbon C comes with a dropper post. A dropper post is a must-have these days if you’re riding anything remotely technical. The main benefit of a dropper post is increased safety while riding. As mentioned above, the lever system allows you to quickly move the saddle out of the way when approaching descents or trail obstacles.