NEW Santa Cruz Bullit - The Downhill Bike with a Built-in Chairlift
If you feel the pull of gravity riding but want an extra push to get to the top, the Bullit is for you. It features a Bosch Performance Line CX motor to get you to the drop-in of the wildest trails. Built tough for the toughest terrain, the Bullit is the closest you can get to owning both a downhill bike and a chairlift.
Job #1: Exceptional Handling
Every chassis engineering decision was to make this bike handle like few other bikes do. It’s the obvious things like bombproof, lightweight carbon frame, superior ebike suspension performance and tailored geometry. But it’s also the little details, things like having a seatstay bridge and one-piece link to keep it tracking straight, enclosed downtube instead of removable battery cover to allow us to tune the material mass in the frame.
The Most Travel
With 170mm travel front and rear it’s the closest thing to a downhill bike without strapping a dual-crown fork on. The Bullit takes a no-limits approach to ebikes.
The Mighty Bosch
The Bosch Performance Line CX is powerful, reliable and quiet. The power on tap and how it delivers it makes going up trails feel like descending. Or just gets you to where you can actually ride a real downhill trail.
Range Versatility & Uncompromised Handling
It’s got 850 Wh…kinda. 600 Wh under the hood and an optional 250 Wh PowerMore range extender provides the freedom to go far. But on the regular days where the main battery is enough (you know, 1400-1800m of vert) you don’t have to carry around extra heft. Handling excellence was at the heart of every design decision, so finding that weight sweet spot was a primary parameter.
System Control
The entire Bosch system is beautifully integrated, simple, yet advanced. Tiny, ergonomic, wireless remote control, wireless speed sensor, and a dialed display make living easy. The Bosch app allows you to fully customize modes, upload routes, track rides, and even let the Range Control select modes for you.
Made To Last Many Lifetimes
Strength is prioritised over skimping on bearings, layup, or inadequate parts. We save weight through streamlined design instead, with all builds sub-50lb. Like all Santa Cruz bikes, the pivots and links are tough, reliable, and easy to maintain. Plus, owners get lifetime replacement bearings. Bikes aren't throwaway items, but they get thrown around. That’s why ours are made to last many lifetimes.
Independent Tuneability
There’s two flipchips, one for progression and one for geo. The geo chip raises or lowers the BB 4mm, and adjusts the headtube angle 0.3-degrees. The progression chip changes the progression, which allows you to fully dial in your ride.
Why Four-Bar? Why Not VPP?
The four-bar suspension system has already been 'Vala-dated'. To recap – the VP-Free approach allows packaging of the motor, greater seat post insertion, and, most importantly, gets the suspension characteristics we want. That last bit is important, because when you’re heels down, head up hauling down a truly exciting trail, you’ll appreciate how well the Bullit handles.
Proportional Geo
The steepest seattube and slackest headangle (63-degrees) we’ve put on any bike made to be pedaled. That means you can sit up when climbing, but hunker down when it comes to the return journey. Chainstay length set to frame size, ensuring balanced geometry for every rider, regardless of height.
First Small Bullit (And Still Available in XXL)
Yup, the first time we’ve made a small one. And it comes with MX wheels setup like every size. There’s no compromise for the smaller riders. And the tallest folk are looked after because it goes up to a massive XXL.
CC & C Carbon Frames
Other bikes in this category rarely adopt carbon because few companies have mastered carbon manufacturing. The full carbon frame and hardware are so bulletproof that we offer a lifetime warranty.
Features:
- Santa Cruz Carbon C Frameset
- Fox 38 Float Performance 170mm Travel Fork
- Fox Float X Performance Shock
- Sram 90 T-Type 12spd Drivetrain
- Bosch Performance CX Drive Unit
- Bosch PowerTube 600Wh Integrated Battery
- Reserve 30|HD Rims on e13 SL Hubs
Product Code | SC-58-26305-454-3-882-212501-0 |
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Brand | Santa Cruz |
Gender | Unisex |
Frame | Carbon C MX 170mm Travel, 4-Bar |
Fork | FOX 38 Float Performance, Grip, 170mm |
Rear Shock | FOX Float X Performance, 205x65 |
Shifters | SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type, Single Click, 12spd |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type, 12spd |
Brakes | SRAM Maven Base |
Crankset | E13 Helix eSpec, 155mm |
Cassette | SRAM XS 1275 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t |
Chain | SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd |
Hub Front | E13 SL, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 32h |
Hub Rear | E13 SL E-Spec, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 32h |
Rims | Reserve 30|HD AL |
Handlebar | OneUp Aluminum Bar, 35mm Rise, 800mm |
Stem | OneUp Stem, 42mm |
Headset | FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB |
Saddle | SDG Bel-Air V3, Max Lux-Alloy |
Seatpost | OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6 |
Pedal | Pedals not included with this bike but can be purchased separately here |
Wheel Size | 29 / 27.5 inch |
Number of Gears | 12 |
Motor | Bosch Performance Line CX |
Battery | Bosch PowerTube Battery 600Wh |
Ready to ride
Every bike from Start Fitness is fully checked & assembled before despatch and will arrive, almost, ready to ride. Each bike is assembled by one of our CyTech accredited mechanics and then packed into one of our custom boxes.
*This process has a lead time of 3-5 working days.
Unfortunately during peak times this may be slightly delayed. We will however, aim to despatch your bike as quickly as possible. Minimal assembly, with basic tools, is required before you can ride. Assembly tools are not usually included.
Making sure you are home
Once fully checked and boxed, we will contact you to arrange a suitable delivery date when you will be home to take delivery. Our bikes are despatched with a premium delivery service which usually delivers next working day (excludes weekends & bank holidays) for mainland UK orders, it may take slightly longer for some areas, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands and outlying Scottish areas. European bike deliveries usually take approximately one week.
Taking Delivery
Any mechanical or cosmetic issues need to be reported to us within one week of the delivery date. If you do not plan on using the bike straight away, we advise that you remove it from the box and check it over ASAP as we cannot be responsible for any reported issues (other than standard warranty issues) later than one week from the date that the bicycle was delivered.
First Service
After a few weeks of riding (we recommend around 6-8 weeks, regardless of how much the bike has been used), a new bike will need a service to make final adjustments and to re-check all nuts and bolts. This is necessary as the bike goes through a ‘bedding in’ phase, after which, final adjustment may be necessary. We recommend that this is carried out by a CyTech qualified mechanic.
It is important to have these checks carried out to prevent any avoidable problems which may not be covered by warranty and to ensure the smooth running of your bicycle. If you’re local to us, we’re able to offer this first service free of charge* at our Newcastle store (NE1 6JE). You’ll just need to call our workshop on 0191 917 3825 to book your service in, and don’t forget to bring your proof of purchase when you drop the bike off with us.
If you’ve had the bike delivered, it will be your responsibility to ensure a first service is carried out at a trusted bike shop local to you, preferably by a Cytech certified mechanic. Start Fitness are unfortunately not able to cover any costs associated with this service if carried out by another store.
*Please note that this complimentary check-over does not include any labour to replace worn parts or to fit new accessories. All bikes should be delivered to us in a clean and serviceable condition, or a £15 cleaning charge will be payable.
Bike Servicing
Bicycles need to be serviced regularly, as a guideline we would advise on at least one full service per year and/or a standard service twice a year. If the bike is used regularly in adverse conditions, more regular servicing may be required.
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