The Bullit is designed for tackling the steepest and deepest of trails in both directions. Imagine the kinds of rooty, rocky, horror fests usually reserved for our biggest hitting bikes like the Nomad and Megatower. Then imagine what lies beyond that.
Where the Heckler's priority is agility and playful handling, the Bullit takes a more no limits approach. 170mm travel, a 38mm fork and DoubleDown tires reflect the smashability of this platform. This is a bike for riders who seek V10 level terrain that's out of range of any chairlift or shuttle road.
It was actually the Santa Cruz Syndicate team's success on their mixed wheel DH race bikes that made us consider the same format for the Bullit. We learned from them that mixed wheels provide the confidence at speed of a 29er with the more spritely handling characteristics and maneuverability of a 27.5-inch rear wheel. And for an e-bike, it also means we can dictate exactly how long (or short) we want to make the chainstays to balance climbing traction and handling. The added butt clearance on super steep stuff is just another bonus.
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Material
Carbon CC
Rear Shock
RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ 230x62.5 or RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ Coil 230x62.5
Fork
FOX 38 Float Performance Elite, 170mm
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX AXS Eagle, 12spd
Shifters
GX AXS Controller
Cassette
SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
Chain
SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
Chainguide
E13 E-Spec+ AL
Headset
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
Rear Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, Double Down, TR
Front Tire
Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C MaxxGrip, Double Down, TR
Sealant
Reserve Tubeless Sealant
Front Hub
i9 1/1, 15x110, 32h
Front Rim
RaceFace ARC HD 30 29"
Rear Hub
i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 32h
Rear Rim
RaceFace ARC HD 30 27.5"
Front Rotor
Avid Centerline, 220mm
Rear Rotor
Avid Centerline 200mm
Brakes
SRAM Code RS
Crankset
Shimano EM600 Crank Arms 165mm
Handlebars
Santa Cruz e35 Carbon Bar, 800mm
Stem
Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm
Saddle
WTB Silverado Medium CroMo
Seatpost
FOX Transfer Factory Dropper, 31.6
Grips
Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Battery
Shimano 630Wh Integrated
Drive Unit
Shimano Drive Unit DU-EP800
Travel
170/170mm
Wheel Size
MX