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2006 Santa Cruz Heckler X9

Velopedia Archive ID 94455

Overview

Model year2006
BrandSanta Cruz
ModelHeckler X9
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID94455
Original MSRP$2,499.00
ColorsBlack, white, trans red, silver, orange, black chrome, liquid blue
SizesSmall, medium, large, xlarge
Weight28.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material6069 aluminum
ForkFox Float 130 RLC, 130mm travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear shockFox Float AVA R, 5.625" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersSRAM X.9 Trigger
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT, dual-pull/clamp-on 34.9mm
Rear derailleurSRAM X.9
CranksetTruvativ Stylo Team, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketTruvativ Giga X Drive
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
ChainSRAM PC-971

Brakes

BrakesAvid Juicy 7 brakes, Avid Juicy 7 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Cane Creek S-3
HandlebarRace Face Deus XC low rise
StemRace Face Deus
SaddleWTB Pure V Race
SeatpostThomson, 30.9mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsDT 340
RimsMavic XM 321, 32-hole
SpokesDT Swiss Competition stainless steel, 14/15ga. (2.0/1.8mm) double-butted
Spoke nipplesAluminum nipples
Front tire26 x 2.35" Kenda Nevegal
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube571.5 mm
Head-tube angle69.5°
Seat-tube angle71.5°
Chainstay / rear center434.3 mm
Wheelbase1082 mm
Fork offset / rake39 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 4, 2026.