Santa Cruz Bicycles Bullit Carbon CC MX R e Bike

Why We Like The Bullit Carbon CC MX R e-Bike

Electric mountain bikes hold many benefits (one favorite being the uphill boost) and the Bullit Carbon CC MX R e-Bike is no exception to the array of gains available to mtb riders. This bike gives a nod to the power and rooty, rocky prowess of Santa Cruz’s Nomad and Megatower, but it is a bike of its own regard with the ability to tackle what lies beyond the steepest and deepest trails. The Bullit takes an approach where we have no limits to the amount of exploration and challenges in our wildest imaginations. With this bike, we can leave the chairlifts and shuttle roads behind to delve deeper into V10 level terrain territory. And, with a powerful boost, we are able to conquer the gnarliest climbs to revel in the victory of our descents.

Santa Cruz’s Heckler’s priority lies in agility and playfulness in handling, but the Bullit takes a different approach. The brand describes the ability of this bike as “smashability” due to 170mm of travel, a 38mm fork, and DoubleDown tires that grip terrain and provide the traction we need to keep moving through technical terrain. It was Santa Cruz’s mixed wheel DH race bikes that made them consider the build for the Bullit in the first place, and that’s part of why we’re seeing mixed wheels on this bike. The 27.5in rear wheel provides the maneuverability we rely on while the 29er up front ensures we can maintain confidence at top speeds. Plus, the combination inspires agility and smooth handling that’s anything but squirrely.

In terms of the Bullit’s motor, the STEPS EP8, we’re seeing a lighter, more compact, and efficient way of reaching bigger trails and rambunctious runs. More power (85Nm to be exact) is tuned in to offer what we need without affecting range. Shimano’s biggest 630Wh battery means we will never go without, and especially when we’re faced with arduous endeavors uphill and rocketing descents.

Details

• Delve deeper and imagine big with Santa Cruz’s Bullit
• VPP suspension offers a premium ride quality
• Carbon CC frame is highly durable and maintains lightness
• 630Wh battery offers hours of ride time per charge
• Slack and stable geometry isn’t too much for our ride
• Mixed wheels provide the combination we need for speed and agility
• Powerful brakes ensure we’re never caught off guard

Tech Specs

• Frame Material: Carbon CC
• Suspension: VPP
• Rear Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Select
• Rear Travel: 170mm
• Fork: RockShox Zeb
• Front Travel: 170mm
• Headset: Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated
• Shifters: SRAM NX
• Rear Derailleur: SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
• Computer: Shimano Display Unit SC-E7000
• Drive System: Shimano Drive Unit DU-EP800
• Motor Power: 630Wh
• Battery Type: Shimano Integrated
• Max Torque: 85Nm
• Max Speed: 20mph
• Crankset: Shimano EM600
• Crank Arm Length: 165mm
• Bottom Bracket: [shell] 73mm threaded
• Cassette: SRAM PG1210, 12-speed
• Cassette Range: 11-50t
• Chain: SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
• Brakeset: SRAM Guide RE
• Brake Type: 4-piston hydraulic
• Rotors: Avid Centerline
• Rotor Size: 220/200mm
• Grips: Santa Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnaar
• Stem: e.13 Base
• Saddle: WTB Silverado Race Saddle or WTB Volt
• Seatpost: SDG Tellis Dropper
• Seatpost Length: 31.6
• Wheelset: WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0
• Hubs: [front] SRAM MTH 716, [rear] SRAM MTH 746
• Front Axle: 15 x 110mm thru-axle
• Rear Axle: 12 x 148mm thru-axle
• Tires: [front] Maxxis Assegai, [rear] Maxxis Minion DHR II
• Tire Size: [front] 29 x 2.5in, [rear] 27.5 x 2.4in
• Pedals: not included