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SANTA CRUZ HECKLER X01 RESERVE

IT SWOOPS THROUGH TIGHT TURNS WITH EASE AND PICKS ITS WAY THROUGH TECHNICAL TERRAIN ADMIRABLY, WITH ITS LOW-SLUNG WEIGHT AND REDUCED ANTI-SQUAT MAKING IT FEEL PLANTED ENOUGH WHEN THINGS GET CHOPPY

while, but Santa Cruz have finally jumped on the e-bike bandwagon. But why a rebirth of the Heckler? Well, the original one was released in 1996 and was designed to elevate the rider’s on-trail experience, which is just what Santa Cruz are aiming for with the new version. It uses the same Shimano STEPS motor and battery tech as a lot

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