2026 Giant Trance X vs 2024 Santa Cruz Heckler S
The Santa Cruz Heckler S size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Santa Cruz Heckler S
Compared with the Giant Trance X in M, the Santa Cruz Heckler S in L places the top of the head tube 8 mm higher and 19 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 30 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +8 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +19 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +30 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.4°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Giant Trance X, MSanta Cruz Heckler S, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Giant Trance X M | Santa Cruz Heckler S L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 456 | 475 | +19 mm |
| Stack | 621 | 629.4 | +8 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.4 | 64.8 | +0.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.8 | 76.7 | −0.1° |
| Chainstay length | 440 | 445 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1222 | 1252.3 | +30 mm |
| BB drop | 40 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 425 | 430 | +5 mm |
| Head tube length | 105 | not listed | |
| BB height | not listed | 346 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Heckler S minus the Giant Trance X. Full charts: 2026 Giant Trance X, 2024 Santa Cruz Heckler S.
Where each sits in its class
Giant Trance XSanta Cruz Heckler S
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 | Giant Trance X2 | Santa Cruz Heckler SS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Giant Trance X 2 | Santa Cruz Heckler |
| Fork | Fox 36 | Fox 36 Float Performance |
| Rear shock | Fox Float Performance | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT Di2 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore XT | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | KMC X-12 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | Praxis Cadet | Shimano EM600 |
| Chainring | Praxis Cadet | not listed |
| Wheelset | Giant TRA 2 | Race Face ARC HD 30 |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis Dissector | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Brake | Shimano MT420 | SRAM Code R |
| Rotor | Shimano RT-66 | Avid Centerline, SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact | Santa Cruz eCarbon |
| Stem | Giant Contact | Burgtec Enduro MK3 |
| Grips | Giant Tactal Pro | Santa Cruz House |
| Dropper post | Giant Switch AT | OneUp Components V2 Dropper Post |
| Saddle | Giant Romero | WTB Silverado |
| Motor | not listed | Shimano DU-EP801 |
| Hub | not listed | e*thirteen SL, e*thirteen SL E-Spec |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated |
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