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Anyone seen this:-
http://enduro-mtb.com/en/the-new-santa-cruz-bantam-at-eurobike-2013/
Where is it aimed in the line-up?
Heckler replacement judging by the Single Pivot frame
in fact the rear end looks almost the same as a Hecklers
almightydutch - Member
Heckler replacement judging by the Single Pivot framein fact the rear end looks almost the same as a Hecklers
It's the single pivot Solo, in the same way as the Heckler is the single pivot Bronson.
Heckler replacement judging by the Single Pivot frame
They've just released a new Heckler and it has a lot less travel. Looks more like a more affordable version of the Solo?
Is it just me or has Santa Cruz gone a bit bonkers of late. They've got more models than airfix these days and so much overlap. It's a bit bewildering IMO.
I really don't understand this one.
They will probably bring the Butcher and Nickel back next week.
Old news ;o)
They will probably bring the Butcher and Nickel back next week.
Discontinued as they were no cheeper to make or maintain than the VPP bikes.
I like it, but I'm also seriously tempted by the 130mm Meta 29ers half price on CRc at the moment on CRC. Same travel bigger wheels.
Bantam = Lightweight so I reckon it's like a new superlight although it weighs more than a heckler which is weird.
It seems to fill a nice gap to me. Something fun like a Heckler but shorter travel so also kind of more laid back than a Superlight. Not everyone wants VPP.
It's the kind of thing I'd look at having owned a couple of Hecklers and currently back on a hardtail.
Looks a good bike to me.
It seems that SC intend to have a "premium" VPP line and a more affordable single pivot line. Nothing wrong with that.
It's to offer the latest geometry at 3 different price levels, for each of the bikes.
Bantam-Solo-Solo Carbon
Heckler-Bronson-Bronson Carbon