Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Santa Cruz Heckler (02)

Velopedia Archive ID 69856

Overview

Model year	1997
Brand	Santa Cruz
Model	Heckler (02)
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	69856
Original MSRP	$2,075.00
Colors	Black, metallic green, polished, red, translucent blue, translucent red, wh
Sizes	14", 16", 18", 20", 22"
Weight	25 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	6061 T6 aluminum
Fork	Rock Shox Indy XC
Fork material	Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	Fox Vanilla R, 4.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano Deore XT
Shifters	Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore XT SGS
Crankset	White Industries, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-UN72, 107 mm spindle
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain	Shimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Not included

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Avid SD-1.9 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset
Handlebar	Titec 140g
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Kore lite
Saddle	Selle San Marco Bontrager w/chromoly rails
Seatpost	Titec AL-235, 26.8 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Front: White Industries Tracker, Rear: Shimano Deore XT
Rims	Bontrager Red Label, 32-hole
Spokes	DT Competition stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipples	Alloy nipples
Front tire	26 x 1.95" WTB Primal Raptor
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	577.9 mm
Head-tube angle	71°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	425.4 mm
Wheelbase	1043.9 mm
Fork offset / rake	40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 5, 2026.