Santa Cruz Bicycles Heckler 9 CC X01 AXS Reserve E-Mountain Bike 2023

Product Details

Key Features

Carbon CC Frame– Santa Cruz´s highest grade CC-level carbon frame is every bit as stiff and strong as their C-level frame, but weighs about 280 grams less, due to the use of lighter, stronger, and more expensive carbon fiber. Santa Cruz is also able to truly integrate the shock mounts, pivot mounts, dropouts and disc brake tabs into the structure, using all uni-directional carbon plies. The shock mount isn´t merely riveted or bonded on after curing, but is an integrated part of the fiber lay-up. This makes Santa Cruz´s carbon frames incredibly strong and able to absorb impact better than any other frame they´ve tested.

Travel– 160mm Front / 150mm Rear

Wheel Size– Size M-XXL: 29", Size S: 27.5"

Shimano EP8 Drive Unit– Lighter, more powerful, and quieter? The latest motor from Shimano is an engineering marvel and a work of art. This unit is also more efficient, more customizable, and smoother. Extremely durable to boot, this is a drive unit that´ll be with you for a long time.

Shimano 720Wh Integrated Battery– Shimano´s largest capacity battery gives you more range and saddle time than ever before. It´s easily removable, making battery swaps and cable access a breeze, and is designed to go through hundreds of cycles without degradation.

Lower-Link Mounted VPP® Suspension– VPP is based on the patented principle of having two short links rotating in opposite directions. This system provides huge design flexibility, allowing Santa Cruz to manipulate shock rates to the intended purpose and character of each model; from short travel endurance bikes to World Championship winning DH machines. This redesign mounts the shock lower on the bike, making for an even better ride quality.

Integrated Frame Protection

Internal Cable Routing

Specs

• Biking Type: Mountain More

  Biking Type

  
  
  MountainMountain bikes are built for tackling rough terrain with frames made of durable materials like aluminum or carbon fiber, ensuring stability and maneuverability. They feature suspension to absorb impacts from rocks, roots, and drops, providing a smoother ride.
  
  
  
• Used For: Trail, Enduro More

  Used For

  
  
  TrailTrail bikes are the quintessential “mountain bikes.” If you’re heading into the woods expecting to do it all on two wheels – climbing, technical sections, AND fun descents – you’re looking for a trail bike. EnduroIf you’re looking for maximum performance while flying down heavier trails, an enduro bike is for you. These bikes combine ample suspension travel (typically 150mm+) with descent-focused frame geometry and components that allow for reasonably efficient pedaling.
  
  
  
• Suspension: Full Suspension More

  Suspension

  
  
  Full SuspensionEngineered to tackle the most challenging terrain with enhanced comfort and control. Unlike hardtail bikes, full suspension bikes feature both front and rear suspension systems that allow the wheels to move independently from the frame.
  
  
  
• Gearing: 1 x 12
• Frame Material: Carbon More

  Frame Material

  
  
  CarbonCarbon is a composite frame material. Unlike metals, carbon is composed of fibrous strands woven into a grid and bonded with epoxy. Carbon is favored by many for its lightness and stiffness but its complexity in fabrication makes it the most expensive option.
  
  
  
• Water Bottle Mounts: 1
• Fork: Fox 36 Factory More

  Fork

  
  Fox 36 FactoryThe Fox 36 is the undisputed all-mountain champion. Lighter, stronger, faster — the 36 continues to dominate the all-mountain category.
  
  “Factory” says it all – feature-packed and designed to exceed the demands of Fox´s Factory-level riders. What they sell is what they race. Factory Series products feature slippery smooth, ultra-durable Genuine Kashima Coat.
  
  
• Stanchion Diameter (mm): 36
• Fork Travel (mm): 160
• Rear Shock: Rockshox Super Deluxe Ultimate More

  Rear Shock

  
  Rockshox Super Deluxe UltimateIn it to win it? Super Deluxe Ultimate is the smart bet for the podium. Packed to the hilt with fine-tuning adjustments that meaningfully improve suspension performance, it’s the most advanced shock RocShox have ever made. Pioneering one of the most impactful innovations in damper history, the new RC2T damper allows for 100% independent High Speed and Low Speed Compression adjustments, rounding out an arsenal of elite technology.
  
  Shock Adjustments - Separate and Independent Open and Threshold Pistons / Low Speed Compression Adjustment / Rebound Adjustment / Air Spring Pressure
  
  
  
• Rear Travel (mm): 150
• Drive Unit: Shimano EP8 More

  Drive Unit

  
  Shimano EP8Take on the steepest climbs and toughest trails in full confidence with 85Nm increased maximum torque. Tackle the ascent with eyes firmly focused on the top. Drop into the descent with certainty. Enjoy the ride. But power is nothing without control. EP8 delivers smooth, direct power to ensure you’re always in complete control while experiencing a natural ride feeling.
  
  
• Battery: Shimano 720Wh More

  Battery

  
  Shimano 720WhShimano´s 720Wh battery gives you more range and saddle time than ever before. It´s easily removable, making battery swaps and cable access a breeze, and is designed to go through hundreds of cycles without degradation.
  
  
• Shifters: SRAM GX Eagle AXS More

  Shifters

  
  SRAM GX Eagle AXSShift under load, over the roughest terrain, uphill, without changing your grip on the bar. GX Eagle AXS™ changes your level of control on the bike when you’re under pressure and pushing hard. More than that, it changes your relationship with the bike. No cable, housing or wires to manage opened up design and engineering possibilities with the GX Eagle AXS™ controller.
  
  
• Rear Derailleur: SRAM X01 Eagle AXS, 12-Speed More

  Rear Derailleur

  
  SRAM X01 Eagle AXS, 12-SpeedAXS powered components enable customization and scale to an individual rider’s liking via the AXS App. It features a shorter cage for 10mm more ground clearance, with more chain wrap on the cassette to sit slightly further forward, and further inboard from mechanical Eagle. The Eagle AXS derailleur is smart enough to protect itself thanks to its incredibly resilient Overload Clutch. In the event of an impact, the motor gearbox disengages, giving the derailleur freedom to move, and instantly returns back to its position for a seamless experience for the rider.
  
  
• Crankset: Shimano EM900 More

  Crankset

  
  Shimano EM900Designed for the rigors of mountain bike riding, the Shimano Steps EM900 is a dedicated E-MTB crank that uses HollowTech II crank arms that same appearance as FC-MT900.
  
  
• Cassette: SRAM X01 Eagle XG-1295, 10-50t More

  Cassette

  
  SRAM X01 Eagle XG-1295, 10-50tThe XG-1295 cassette gives riders more than ever before, with an unprecedented 520-percent range. For a little extra to avoid the hike-a-bike, a little more in the “spin to win” game, the XG-1295 cassette also allows stronger riders to increase their chainring size if they want.
  
  FEATURES
  • Provides a massive 520-percent gear range for brutal steeps and avoiding hike-a-bikes.
  • Stronger riders can increase chainring size for speed, without sacrificing climbing.
  • Avalable in Black, the Eagle™ Colorsystem lets the cassette and chain express the look of the bike.
  
  
  
• Chain: SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-Speed More

  Chain

  
  SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-SpeedIt might look normal from the outside, but the engineering inside this incredible chain design makes possible a gear range previously found only in 2-chainring drivetrains. And it´s also the biggest contributor to the Eagle drivetrain´s ultra-smooth, precise, durable and quiet performance. The Eagle chain´s links have a smooth radius, with no sharp edges or chamfers, which yield a significant reduction in noise, friction and wear on chainrings and cassette cogs. This design also allows for a flatter plate, which means more consistent chain riveting and greater overall strength. Hard Chrome technology extends the chain´s optimal performance life.
  
  FEATURES
  • Groundbreaking chain design and technology
  • The Eagle chain has been completely re-engineered, and is produced with new manufacturing technology.
  • Eagle PowerLock chain connector with FLOW LINK technology provides better chain-guiding and increased longevity
  • The Eagle chain is the quietest, strongest and most wear-resistant chain in the world
  • Unique features and design also provide significantly improved wear resistance on Eagle cassettes and rings
  
  
  
• Brake Levers: SRAM Code RSC More

  Brake Levers

  
  SRAM Code RSCMeet the new standard for hard-hitting, heavy-duty braking. SRAM added 15% extra piston power and 30% more volume in the lever reservoir, ensuring peak performance for the full run. And with SwingLink™ and Lever Pivot Bearing technologies, lever feel remains smooth and progressive, no matter how hard the pull. Go deeper and grab more power.
  
  
• Brake Calipers: SRAM Code RSC
• Rotors: SRAM HS2 200mm
• Headset: Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated
• Handlebar: Santa Cruz e35 Carbon Bar | 800mm | 35mm Rise
• Bar Tape/Grips: Santa Cruz House Grips
• Stem: Burgtec Enduro MK3
• Saddle: WTB Silverado Medium Stainless Fusion
• Seatpost: Fox Transfer Performance Elite Dropper More

  Seatpost

  
  Fox Transfer Performance Elite DropperThe Fox Transfer seatpost is lighter and tighter than ever before. Less weight, reduced length and decreased insertion depth means a better fit on more frames. Improved durability and easier serviceability means more riding and less downtime. Transfer is ready to tackle the nastiest terrain.
  
  Performance Elite Transfer Posts retain the same internals, diameter options, drop options, shortened stack heights, new patent-pending head design and proven internals as the Factory Series but have a black anodized upper.
  
  
• Hubs: Industry Nine 1/1 | 28H F / 32H R
• Rims: Reserve 30 Carbon 29" F / Reserve DH Carbon 27.5" R (Size Small is 27.5" F and R)
• Spokes: Sapim D-Light
• Front Tire: Maxxis Assegai 2.5" | 3C MaxxGrip, EXO+ More

  Front Tire

  
  Maxxis Assegai 2.5" | 3C MaxxGrip, EXO+Greg Minnaar’s signature tire – the Maxxis Assegai – provides tenacious, predictable grip across the entire profile no matter the lean angle. The Assegai can be used front and rear for a surefooted feel or as a front paired with a faster rolling rear tire.
  • 3C MaxxGrip: The stickiest, slowest rebounding rubber Maxxis offers.
  • EXO+: Durable 60 TPI casing, legendary EXO puncture protection in the sidewalls, and a small butyl insert around the bead to protect from pinch flats and help prevent rim damage.
  
  
  
• Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4" | 3C MaxxTerra, DoubleDown More

  Rear Tire

  
  Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4" | 3C MaxxTerra, DoubleDownWith side knobs borrowed from the legendary Minion DHF, but widened to provide more support, the DHR II corners like no other. The center tread features ramped leading edges to improve acceleration and sipes to create a smooth transition when leaning the bike. Paddle-like knobs on the center tread dig in under hard braking and help keep the bike under control.
  • 3C MaxxTerra: A triple compound ideal for trail riding in all conditions - offers more traction than 3C MaxxSpeed, yet provides better treadwear and less rolling resistance than 3C MaxxGrip.
  • DoubleDown (DD): Two layers of lightweight 120 TPI casing combined with a butyl sidewall insert creates a highly durable tire with more trail feedback than a Downhill casing tire.
  
  
  
• Warranty: Limited Lifetime (Frame and Bearings, Rims)