The Santa Cruz Bicycles Bullit MX CC R E-Mountain Bike opens up a zillion trail options, turning day-long death marches into extended lunch rides. The Bullit's R build now has the same amazing EP-8 Shimano motor as the rest of the line, bringing long-lasting reliability with intuitive power delivery. And when that drive system is pushing what's essentially a Santa Cruz Nomad, you're set up for more heavy trail miles than you can believe. With smart geo, solid construction, and massive range, be prepared to cram a season's-worth of riding into your first month with this bike.
Carbon CC Frame – Santa Cruz's highest grade CC-level carbon frame is every bit as stiff and strong as their C-level frame, but weighs about 280 grams less, due to the use of lighter, stronger, and more expensive carbon fiber. Santa Cruz is also able to truly integrate the shock mounts, pivot mounts, dropouts and disc brake tabs into the structure, using all uni-directional carbon plies. The shock mount isn't merely riveted or bonded on after curing, but is an integrated part of the fiber lay-up. This makes Santa Cruz's carbon frames incredibly strong and able to absorb impact better than any other frame they've tested.
Lower Link Mounted VPP Suspension – VPP is based on the patented principle of having two short links rotating in opposite directions. This system provides huge design flexibility, allowing Santa Cruz to manipulate shock rates to the intended purpose and character of each model; from short travel endurance bikes to World Championship winning DH machines. This redesign mounts the shock lower on the bike, making for an even better ride quality.
RockShox Super Deluxe Select Rear Shock – The look and feel that you expect from the Super Deluxe family of shocks in a straightforward package. Now featuring Maxima Plush fluid, it’s the perfect place to start honing in those riding skills. With its highly tuneable DebonAir spring, it's quiet and smooth.
Shock Adjustments – Air Spring Pressure, Rebound
Water Bottle Cage Mount – Within the front triangle, fits piggyback shocks.
148mm Rear Axle Spacing
Integrated Headset
Internal Cable Routing
Integrated Frame Protection
Shimano 630Wh Integrated Battery – Shimano's largest capacity battery gives you more range and saddle time than ever before. It's easily removable, making battery swaps and cable access a breeze, and is designed to go through hundreds of cycles without degradation.
Shimano EP8 Drive Unit – Lighter, more powerful, and quieter? The latest motor from Shimano is an engineering marvel and a work of art. This unit is also more efficient, more customizable, and smoother. Extremely durable to boot, this is a drive unit that'll be with you for a long time.
Fox Float 38 Performance E-Tune – With its proven GRIP damper, this fork has adjustability to match its stiffness. On top of being beefed up for ebike use, this one has all the latest features: new lowers, a floating axle, and three on-the-fly compression setting adjustments. Stiffer and smoother than anything out there, this fork gets the most out of any trail.
Fork Adjustments – Air Spring Pressure | 3 Lever-Actuated Compression Settings (Open, Medium, Firm) | Low Speed Rebound (10 Clicks)
SRAM NX Eagle – Whether you're discovering the mountain for the first time or you're an MTB lifer searching for a no-nonsense, no-worries 1x drivetrain, SRAM NX Eagle is ready for action and ready to take you there. NX Eagle brings you a wide range of gear choices engineered for simplicity and durability, so you can focus on what matters most-the ride ahead. German engineered and proudly bearing the SRAM Eagle stamp of approval, NX Eagle is ready to let the world know what real riding feels like.
SRAM Guide RE – Guide RE is SRAM's optimized braking solution for today's exciting category of E-MTBs, capable of handling the higher average speeds, more intense use and increased mass due to the presence of the motor and battery. It combines SRAM's proven Guide R lever assembly with a powerful 4-piston caliper derived from the gravity-focused Code brakes. Guide RE provides real, usable on-trail control-optimal power and modulation mean speed can be controlled in all terrain and in all situations, both uphill and downhill.
Avid Centerline Rotors – The new CenterLine Rotor was designed to keep the center of friction consistent throughout rotation thereby minimizing vibration offering consistent performance and a quiet ride.
Mixed Wheel Sizes – With a 29er up front and a 27.5" wheel out back, this bike has the ability to roll over bigger holes at speed without sacrificing agility.
Maxxis Assegai Front Tire – With tall knobs that punch through dust and loam to find traction, this tire offers support and confidence on wet roots and rocks. While other tires excel only in certain conditions, the new Maxxis Assegai is built to go fast everywhere.
Maxxis Minion DHR II Rear Tire – A real rider's tire choice, these Minions bring a mix of rolling resistance, wear, and performance that can't be beat.
Race Face ARC HD 30 Rims with DT Swiss 370 Hubs – Made with 6069 aluminum alloy for superior strength, these rims have an interior diameter of 30mm -- perfect for World Cup worthy levels of performance and durability. Your tires will stay in the bead no matter the conditions, and the design means you'll enjoy a tough, stiff, and better balanced wheel with a great strength-to-weight ratio.
WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 Rims with SRAM MTH Hubs – Solid aluminum wheels built for all-mountain and enduro use, these will survive the slings and arrows of aggressive trail riding.
SDG Tellis Dropper Post – An absolute workhorse. A dropper post and remote combo with unsurpassed durability, reliability and simplicity. This post features a fully sealed cartridge system that'll operate smoothly in the wettest, coldest, and muddiest conditions.
Price and Spec Subject to Change
Size | M | L | XL | XXL |
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Top Tube (mm) | 591 | 619 | 645 | 672 |
Seat Tube (mm) | 405 | 430 | 460 | 500 |
Stack (mm) | 621 | 630 | 648 | 670 |
Reach (mm) | 450 | 475 | 495 | 515 |
Standover Height (mm) | 748 | 747 | 745 | 745 |
Head Tube Angle (°) | 64.0 | 64.0 | 64.0 | 64.0 |
Seat Tube Angle (°) | 77.2 | 77.1 | 77.0 | 76.8 |
Chainstay Length (mm) | 449 | 449 | 449 | 449 |
Bottom Bracket Height (mm) | 348 | 348 | 348 | 348 |
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 25.5 | 25.5 | 25.5 | 25.5 |
Head Tube Length (mm) | 100 | 110 | 130 | 155 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1239 | 1268 | 1297 | 1328 |
Wheel Size | Mixed Wheel | Mixed Wheel | Mixed Wheel | Mixed Wheel |