Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Santa Cruz
1996 Santa Cruz Heckler (03)
Value Guide market data · 1996 Santa Cruz Heckler (03)
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All Heckler model years
2026$9,020 - $10,475▲ 440% vs. 1996
2024$7,904 - $9,179▲ 373% vs. 1996
2016$2,138 - $2,483▲ 28% vs. 1996
2015$2,324 - $2,699▲ 39% vs. 1996
2014$2,733 - $3,174▲ 64% vs. 1996
2012$2,232 - $2,592▲ 34% vs. 1996
2010$2,417 - $2,807▲ 45% vs. 1996
2009$3,162 - $3,672▲ 89% vs. 1996
2008$2,139 - $2,484▲ 28% vs. 1996
2007$4,452 - $5,170▲ 167% vs. 19962006$2,324 - $2,699▲ 39% vs. 1996
2003$2,046 - $2,376▲ 23% vs. 19962002$2,074 - $2,408▲ 24% vs. 1996
2000$3,078 - $3,575▲ 84% vs. 1996
1999$2,916 - $3,386▲ 75% vs. 1996
1998$3,246 - $3,769▲ 94% vs. 1996
1997$2,925 - $3,397▲ 75% vs. 19961996$1,669 - $1,939Currently viewing1996 Heckler (03) lineup
Overview
About this bike
1996 Santa Cruz Heckler (03) value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- Welded aluminum
- Frame Tubing Material
- 6061 T6 aluminum, double-butted
- Fork Brand & Model
- Rock Shox Quadra 21R
- Fork Material
- Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
- Rear Shock
- Fox Vanilla, 4.0inch travel
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1996 Santa Cruz Heckler (03)
- Component Group
- Shimano Deore XT/LX
- Shift Levers
- Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
- Crankset
- Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/44 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-UN51, 107 mm spindle
- Rear Cogs
- 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
- Chain
- Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Avid levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Titec AL-235, 26.8 mm diameter
- Saddle
- Selle San Marco Bontrager, chromoly rails
- Handlebar
- Bontrager Titec 140g
- Handlebar Stem
- Kore lite
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2
Wheels & Tires
- Rims
- Bontrager BCX red, 32-hole
- Tires
- 26 x 1.95inch Michelin Savane kevlar
- Spoke Brand
- DT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- Not included
Accessories
- Colors
- Green, light blue, polished, red, yellow
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 25.9
- 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.