Old Heckler to New Pitch - which parts to swap

Jiggles

I've just bought a new Specialized Pitch Comp and also have an old Santa Cruz Heckler. Wondered if you guys could advise me which parts would be worth swapping over.

Heckler spec:

Frame - Santa Cruz 6061 with fox float rl shock. Adjustable rebound, set up for your weight
Fork - Rockshox Psylo (TF Tuned) with matching paint job and badged Pike
Headset - Chris King
Front Mech - XTR
Rear Mech - XT Shadow anniversary edition
Shifters - XT Shadow 25th anniversary edition
Chainset and BB - XT Mega 9
Chain - SRAM PC991
Seatpost - Thomson
Stem - Ringle Zooka (v v rare)
Rims - Mavic X117 Disc
Hubs - Hope
Brakes - Hope mini
Bars - Monkeylite carbon
Grips - Cannondale
Tyres - Maxxis advantage

Pitch spec:

Frame: The M4 Pitch frame, M4 tubing, double ORE downtube, DMD front derailleur mount, sealed cartridge bearings
Forks: Rockshox Pike 327 for Specialized, 140mm travel, coil U Turn, alloy steerer, rebound adjust, Maxle.
Rear Derailleur: SRAM X-7, mid cage
Front Derailleur: Shimano M580 LX, E type
Shifters: SRAM X-5, 9-speed trigger
Chainset: Shimano M521, Hollowtech, Octalink spline, replacable rings w/ alloy outer
Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-ES25, Octalink Spline, cartridge bearing, 68 x 118mm for 50mm chainline
Chain: KMC HG 73 w/ reusable Missing Link
Cassette/Freewheel: Shimano HG-50, 9-speed, 11-34t
Headset: 1 1/8" threadless, black steel cups, loose ball bearings w/ seals
Stem: Specialized 3D forged alloy, 8 degree rise, 31.8mm 4 bolt clamp
Handlebars: Specialized mid rise, butted, 31.8mm, 660mm wide, 8 degree up, 8 degree back sweep
Rear Brake: Hayes Stroker Ryde, 203mm rotor
Brake Levers: Hayes Stroker Ryde, 185mm rotor
Rims: Specialized/Alex RHD 26, double wall disc w/ eyelets, 32h
Front Hub: Specialized Stout disc, sealed cartridge bearing, 20mm thru axle, high/low flange
Rear Hubs: Shimano M475L, 32h, 9-speed cassette
Spokes: 1.8mm (15g) stainless, black, alloy nipples
Tyre: Specialized Eskar Sport, 26x2.3"
Saddle: Specialized Enduro, 7mm steel rails
Seatpost: 2 bolt micro adjust, 6061 alloy, black, 30.9 x 350/400mm
Pedals: Specialized alloy 1pc body and cage, 9/16"
Grips: Specialized Enduro, dual density

Any help gratefully received

toasty

The only parts I'd pinch are the shifters and mechs, but then I'm a Shimano fanboy How old are the other parts?

Wide Monkeylite Carbons?

nicklouse

i would not bother changing a thing i would use both or sell one as is.

Jiggles

I haven't actually seen the Heckler yet - it's on its way to me. The bars look fairly long. Yes, I was thinking of swapping them over.

I'm expecting the hope brakes to be old. The XT drivetrain parts are all new.

Not sure about Chris King and Hope hubs- these could be old but still worth swapping?

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nicklouse

well the CK will not fit.

hubs might but the rims are some OE rims. so i guess they have been rebuilt onto the Hope hubs.

Jiggles

Oh really - CK won't fit? I thought any 1 1/8 headset would.

Aren't the x117 for xc use rather than All mountain?

I wouldn't mind keeping those hope hubs.

nicklouse

Opps yes it will. was thinking of Speshes other frames with the 1.5-1 1/8 integreated headsets.

but still i would be waiting till both bikes are there and you can see what will will not fit fork.

take care you do not end up with two poor builds.

Jiggles

yeah good point - was thinking of swapping the newish xt stuff at least.

Pitch owners say the wheels are heavy and the shocks aren't that great.

I'm guessing the heckler shock is low in travel - it's really old I think - with straight top tube (year 2000?)

So might invest in an RP23.

RIKO

I've got the Pitch Pro and the sealing on the headset is pretty awful I've changed mine to a Nukeproof so I'd swap the Chris King Headset over for deffinate, the rear hub sealing is'nt particularly hot either so it may be worth a look. Bars a a little on the short side too, i've put 750mm ones on mine otherwise it's been great

Jiggles

Thanks for that Rico - yes I'll do that then if monkey bars are longer.
How you getting on with lack of lockout on your's?