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1997 Santa Cruz Heckler (15)

Velopedia Archive ID 65024

Overview

Model year1997
BrandSanta Cruz
ModelHeckler (15)
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID65024
Original MSRP$2,785.00
ColorsBlack, metallic green, polished, red, translucent blue, translucent red, wh
Sizes14", 16", 18", 20", 22"
Weight24.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum
ForkRock Shox Indy XC
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockFox Vanilla R, 4.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano XTR 950
ShiftersShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano XTR top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano XTR SGS
CranksetShimano XTR M950-HG, 26/36/48 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-M950, 112.5 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset
HandlebarTitec 140g
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemKore lite
SaddleSelle San Marco Bontrager w/chromoly rails
SeatpostTitec AL-235, 26.8 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano XTR
RimsBontrager Red Label, 32-hole
SpokesDT Competition stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" WTB Primal Raptor
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube577.9 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm
Wheelbase1043.9 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

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