2025 Santa Cruz Bullit Test and Review - have they done enough to counter its 600wh range?

Описание: Santa Cruz Bullit and Vala at Competitive - https://alnk.to/6xM6Z4E
Santa Cruz Bullit and other at Jenson USA - https://alnk.to/biuzt4T

The Santa Cruz Bullit is a long-travel e-mountain bike with a 170/170 mullet setup, powered by a Bosch CX-5 motor. Key features include its progressive horselink suspension, dialed geometry, and lightweight construction (around 48 lbs without the extender battery).

Here's a summary of the pros and cons:

Pros:

Excellent ride feel and performance, described as "begging you to let off the brakes and go rad" (2:25).
Smooth and quiet CX-5 motor with a future upgrade to 100+Nm (5:33).
Overbuilt, serviceable bearings for a long lifespan (12:21).
Adjustable wheelbase and head angle via flip chips for versatility (12:38).
Cons:

Limited 600Wh battery range, potentially a concern for heavy riders or long rides (1:41).
Extender battery is bulky and looks awkward when mounted (3:32).
Charging the extender battery requires charging in series (9:39).
Heavy weight with extender (51.8 lbs) (10:58).
Overall, the reviewer finds the Bullit to be a highly enjoyable bike, especially if you don't need the extended battery range all the time. He highlights the performance benefits outweighing the drawbacks for many riders (13:51).

He also mentions a future roundup comparing the Bullit to other top full-suspension e-bikes, so stay tuned for that! (14:08).


00:00 Santa Cruz Debut
01:12 Bullet First Impressions
03:50 Battery Concerns
06:45 Stellar Ride Quality
08:48 Adjustable Features
10:35 Conclusion