Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Santa Cruz
1998 Santa Cruz Heckler SL (01)
Value Guide market data · 1998 Santa Cruz Heckler SL (01)
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All Heckler model years
2026$9,020 - $10,475▲ 178% vs. 1998
2024$7,904 - $9,179▲ 144% vs. 1998
2016$2,138 - $2,483▼ 34% vs. 1998
2015$2,324 - $2,699▼ 28% vs. 1998
2014$2,733 - $3,174▼ 16% vs. 1998
2012$2,232 - $2,592▼ 31% vs. 1998
2010$2,417 - $2,807▼ 26% vs. 1998
2009$3,162 - $3,672▼ 3% vs. 1998
2008$2,139 - $2,484▼ 34% vs. 1998
2007$4,452 - $5,170▲ 37% vs. 19982006$2,324 - $2,699▼ 28% vs. 1998
2003$2,046 - $2,376▼ 37% vs. 19982002$2,074 - $2,408▼ 36% vs. 1998
2000$3,078 - $3,575▼ 5% vs. 1998
1999$2,916 - $3,386▼ 10% vs. 19981998$3,246 - $3,769Currently viewing
1997$2,925 - $3,397▼ 10% vs. 19981996$1,669 - $1,939▼ 49% vs. 19981998 Heckler SL (01) lineup
Overview
About this bike
1998 Santa Cruz Heckler SL (01) value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- 6061 T6 aluminum, double-butted
- Fork Brand & Model
- Rock Shox Judy SL
- Fork Material
- Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
- Rear Shock
- Cane Creek AD-10, 4.25inch travel
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1998 Santa Cruz Heckler SL (01)
- Component Group
- Mountain Mix
- Shift Levers
- Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
- Crankset
- White Industries, 22/32/44 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-UN72, 107mm spindle
- Rear Cogs
- 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
- Chain
- Shimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Titec aluminum, 26.8mm diameter
- Saddle
- Bontrager
- Handlebar
- Titec Enduro 141
- Handlebar Stem
- Kore lite
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Aheadset Kontak SA-2
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Front: White Industries, Rear: Shimano Deore XT
- Rims
- Bontrager Red Label, 32-hole
- Tires
- 26 x 1.95inch IRC Mythos XC kevlar
- Spoke Brand
- DT stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
- Spoke Nipples
- Alloy nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- Not included
Accessories
- Colors
- Black, lime green, metallic green, orange, polished, red, Sid blue, Transparent Blue, Transparent Red, white, yellow
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 24.5
- Sizes
- 14inch, 16inch, 18inch, 20inch, 22inch
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork lowers and rear shock service intervals; ask for the most recent service receipts.
Inspection
Frame pivots & bearings
Cycle the suspension off the bike to feel for play, grit, or noise in pivot bearings.