2024 Santa Cruz Heckler SL

[LautSprecher]

Do not worry, they change hub with spacers on the inside . So on some specs its possible that you are not using the fully seen travel. I would rather ask myself why youre shock is so oily. Maybe send it to Anyrace? They can also perform a service.

 

[rätch]

Yeah, but a shock with 55mm travel should also provide 55mm of usable travel Oily? The shock has only been used for a few times, like a new one. Dry would be worse. Guess I have to open the shock and check for possible travel spacer inside.

Thanks so far guys

 

[Red7]

I picked up a S-kit Heckler SL on Saturday for $5,500. I had narrowed it down to a couple different bikes but when I came across this deal for 37% off, I made the decision for me. The bike has fully exceeded my expectations even though I had never tried an ebike before. I immediately felt just as comfortable on technical climbs and descents as I do on my Stumpjumper Evo. One question I have is what water bottle cage fits this bike as I grabbed the one off of my Specialized and the bottle sits to high where the top of the bottle (tall bottle but nothing crazy) rubs the top tube. Maybe it's my SJ evo that's weird and any cage will fit but wanted to make sure before ordering online.

 

[Jake From State Farm]

I picked up a S-kit Heckler SL on Saturday for $5,500. I had narrowed it down to a couple different bikes but when I came across this deal for 37% off, I made the decision for me. The bike has fully exceeded my expectations even though I had never tried an ebike before. I immediately felt just as comfortable on technical climbs and descents as I do on my Stumpjumper Evo. One question I have is what water bottle cage fits this bike as I grabbed the one off of my Specialized and the bottle sits to high where the top of the bottle (tall bottle but nothing crazy) rubs the top tube. Maybe it's my SJ evo that's weird and any cage will fit but wanted to make sure before ordering online.

Fox fits, and a basic cage.

 

[Red7]

Fox fits, and a basic cage.

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That bottle is a lot shorter than the ones I use on my Stumpy. I'm hoping to find a cage with holes higher up, or I'll have to buy some shorter bottles. Every MTB and road bike I own have fit the taller the bottles.

 

[Weeksy]

That bottle is a lot shorter than the ones I use on my Stumpy. I'm hoping to find a cage with holes higher up, or I'll have to buy some shorter bottles. Every MTB and road bike I own have fit the taller the bottles.

you can find re-location brackets.


I've seen a lot nicer ones, but that was first i clicked on.

 

[tp806]

Fox fits, and a basic cage.

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How do you find the Ochain on the Heckler SL? Have you seen considerable improvement for VPP in pedaling, decreasing pedal kick-back or brake jack?
The HSL already has some slack built in the motor before it engages I think, hence somewhat minimizing pedal kick-back. At least this how it feels on my 2025 SC HSL Stout, with regards to pedal kick-back, or lack thereof.
Maybe it depends on the motor and given rear hub engagement as well? Interested about your view on the Ochain device.

 

[BrandEZ_SL]

What are folks running for fox coil shock sizing? I’m ~190lb rider weight. The calculator on fox’s website is claiming I should shoot for a 600lb spring to achieve 25% sag, which seems a bit heavy.

 

[Suns_PSD]

Fox fits, and a basic cage.

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I too want to know if you rode the bike both before and after the O-chain and can report back.

 

[ehfour]

What are folks running for fox coil shock sizing? I’m ~190lb rider weight. The calculator on fox’s website is claiming I should shoot for a 600lb spring to achieve 25% sag, which seems a bit heavy.

tftuned has a much better calculator - My guess is 475 to 500 should get you there, esp on the ON trails

Also what type of coil are you running ? DHX? DHX2?