Santacruz Heckler SL - Complete Build - Drift Bikes Workshop

Now that's a dream bike! We're always stoked to have a bike like this come through our workshop, so come along as our head mechanic Brad takes to his tools and gets this Heckler SL ready to shred!
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[@kenjiwalter5024]

Awesome build and content. The care and attention to detail is next level! Love seeing the process

[@ExhumedToConsume]

Behold, the dentist bike of all dentist bikes!

[@drosslander4369]

Cool video Brad. Was just in your shop in January. Super nice layout and great staff. Just got my C GX-AXS in magenta last week. Can't wait to ride it in the British Columbia Kootenays wearing your Drift Bikes's jersey. Hope you're having a great season!

[@DriftBikes]

Awww Yeww! Sounds like you're going to have a great time!

[@alexdalton6390]

BK the master builder!

[@robertmitev1202]

The heckler SL is an awesome bike, absolutely love mine, and cheers for getting me the grommets for the Axs holes.

[@DriftBikes]

Glad to hear your enjoying it!

[@TheScramble8]

Pro bike, pro tech, pro content. 👌

[@MILTONATOR]

The bike is impressive but equally impressive are your tools and overall shop setup. Loved the video 👌

[@DriftBikes]

Thanks @MILTONATOR ! We love a good tool wall too!

[@user-tr8dl4fb3q]

No better man to build your rig

[@markvincent1441]

Master at work

[@DriftBikes]

Brad definitely knows his way around a bicycle!

[@JMTBFLOW]

Great vid!

[@DriftBikes]

Thanks! It was good fun to make!

[@boeufalexandre631]

This thing must cost a lot more than it's really worth!

[@user-pd2vj5ku1y]

Cool video, from one Brad to another. I can’t help notice that you removed the factory-installed fork, something I didn’t do when I unboxed and built my own Heckler SL recently. Is this just for the extra peace of mind knowing you’ve made sure the headset bearings are well greased? I like your style, may need to pull my fork and get some extra grease in there myself.

[@DriftBikes]

Great question! Here's what Brad had to say "Yes, correct! I like to make sure the bearings and interfaces have a hydrophobic coating of waterproof grease to prevent water ingress and premature wear, noise and rust".

[@chickenclips]

How much grease would you like on your build? Yes

[@radiohedd]

Nice video. Which 3 way orange anodized hex wrench is that?

[@MTBOneonta]

BSC tools

[@DriftBikes]

It's a BSC Donut with 89mm Wera hex bits 👌

[@jjobraun]

Love this build. Whats this blue grease?

[@DriftBikes]

We use the Maxima waterproof grease. It does a great job of keeping things smooth and not getting washed out when you get caught in the rain or clean your bike.

[@jjobraun]

I am going to try this stuff. Thanks@@DriftBikes

[@ripperro]

Removing the protection film first seems not so customer oriented.

[@beekay77]

It's best to remove protection first and inspect frame and paint for any damage before you start the build. We've had a few cases where frame/paint has damage or defects and frame has actually been replaced. Much better to discover this before you put in all the work of building the bike. 😊👍