2027 Canyon Spectral:ON CF vs 2025 Santa Cruz Heckler SL
The L is the Santa Cruz Heckler SL size closest to your M Canyon Spectral:ON CF. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Santa Cruz Heckler SL
Compared with the Canyon Spectral:ON CF in M, the Santa Cruz Heckler SL in L places the top of the head tube 9 mm lower and 8 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −9 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +8 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Canyon Spectral:ON CF, MSanta Cruz Heckler SL, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Spectral:ON CF M | Santa Cruz Heckler SL L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 470 | 477.5 | +8 mm |
| Stack | 644 | 634.9 | −9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64 | 64 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 78.5 | 77.2 | −1.3° |
| Effective top tube | 601 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 442 | 443.8 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1259 | 1262.7/1263.4 | |
| BB drop | 33 | not listed | |
| Standover | 780 | 733.4/729.3 | |
| Seat tube length | 425 | 430 | +5 mm |
| Head tube length | 125 | 120 | −5 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 341 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Heckler SL minus the Canyon Spectral:ON CF. Full charts: 2027 Canyon Spectral:ON CF, 2025 Santa Cruz Heckler SL.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon Spectral:ON CFSanta Cruz Heckler SL
Each bike is ranked against the other trail bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Canyon Spectral:ON CFCF 9 AXS | Santa Cruz Heckler SLGX AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Canyon Spectral:ON CF | Santa Cruz Heckler SL |
| Fork | Fox 36 Factory | Fox 36 Performance Elite Grip X2 |
| Rear shock | Fox Float X Factory | Fox FLOAT X Performance Elite |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Rocker Controller | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | SRAM X0 Eagle | Race Face Aeffect R |
| Chainring | SRAM Eagle Transmission | not listed |
| Motor | Avinox M2S | Fazua Ride 60 |
| Front Wheel | DT Swiss HXC1700 | not listed |
| Rear Wheel | DT Swiss HXC1700 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Maven Silver | SRAM Maven Bronze Stealth |
| Rotor | SRAM HS2 | SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | Canyon HB0047 | Santa Cruz e35 |
| Stem | Canyon ST0040 | Burgtec Enduro MK3 |
| Grips | Ergon GE10 EVO | Santa Cruz House |
| Seatpost | Canyon SP0070-01 | not listed |
| Saddle | Ergon SM10 Enduro | SDG Bel-Air |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Battery | not listed | Fazua 430 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Reserve 30|SL |
| Tire | not listed | Schwalbe Albert |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek 50 |
| Dropper post | not listed | OneUp Components dropper post |
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