Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Santa Cruz Heckler SL (01)

Velopedia Archive ID 79357

Overview

Model year	1998
Brand	Santa Cruz
Model	Heckler SL (01)
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	79357
Original MSRP	$2,670.00
Colors	Black, lime green, metallic green, orange, polished, red, Sid blue, Transparent Blue, Transparent Red, white, yellow
Sizes	14", 16", 18", 20", 22"
Weight	24.5 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	6061 T6 aluminum, double-butted
Fork	Rock Shox Judy SL
Fork material	Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	Cane Creek AD-10, 4.25" travel

Drivetrain

Component group	Mountain Mix
Shifters	Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore XT GS
Crankset	White Industries, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-UN72, 107mm spindle
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Chain	Shimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Not included

Brakes

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

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Aheadset Kontak SA-2
Handlebar	Titec Enduro 141
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Kore Lite
Saddle	Bontrager
Seatpost	Titec aluminum, 26.8mm diameter

Wheels & tires

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

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	576.6 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 4, 2026.