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Santa Cruz: 2025 Bullit

New Santa Cruz Bullit 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. Made to Outlast Santa Cruz prioritized making a bike that not only handles well, but handles real world abuse. We put our bikes through a lot and Santa Cruz made the Bullit to last many lifetimes. Seatstay bridge and one-piece link for added rigidity Progression chip (independent of shock rate chip) adjusts from 26-29% Geo adjust chip (hi/lo 4mm BB height & 0.3 degrees HTA) Proportional geometry so every size rider gets the same epic performance Enclosed downtube for chassis robustness and reliability/rattle-free Strength is prioritized over skimping on bearings and layup. Save weight through streamlined design instead - all kits are sub-50lb Sizes S-XXL, Now available in a small size frame Lightweight: All sizes under 50lbs Range Versatility Reliability, powerful, wireless, the right size battery, and range extender make the Bullit a stand out. Motor: 85Nm Torque Full-power e-MTB 600 watts peak power No rattling or knocking Reliable Very responsive & class leading power delivery 6.2 lbs Battery: Fixed battery, less weight Smaller, compact downtube 600 Wh, ideal for most rides 6.6 lbs Range Extender: 250 Wh PowerMore Range Extender Sold aftermarket 3.3 lbs Mixed Wheels - Right for ebikes Better handling for ebikes - counteracts the extra weight of the battery by providing rearward bias for best handling. Provides more freedom in chainstay length - size specific chainstay lengths are especially good for shorter riders. Tech Info MX Wheels: 29" front/27.5" rear Bosch Performance Line CX Motor with 85Nm torque and 600W peak power 600Wh Integrated Battery Flip-Chip allows rear suspsension tuning fron 26% - 29% progression Adjustable geometry with the Flip-Chip (63.3° - 63.6° head angle,  77.1° - 77.4° seat tube angle)