Learn more about the Santa Cruz Bullit
The Santa Cruz Bullit is built for riders who want downhill bike confidence with full power support on the climbs. It uses the Bosch Performance Line CX motor to get you to the top of the biggest terrain, then delivers the stability, travel and handling you need to ride real downhill trails. As Santa Cruz put it, the Bullit is for riders who feel the pull of gravity but want an extra push to reach the drop in.
Built for the steepest terrain
The Bullit runs 170 mm travel front and rear with MX wheels for stability and agility on technical ground. The frame is designed to handle real world abuse, with Santa Cruz stating that their priority is to make the best handling bike but one that handles real world abuse.
A seatstay bridge, one piece link and enclosed downtube all add strength and stiffness, keeping the chassis quiet and reliable on rough trails.
Bosch Performance Line CX power
The Bullit uses the Bosch Performance Line CX system for strong, predictable support. It delivers 85 Nm torque and up to 600 watts peak power, with responsive power delivery and no rattling or knocking. You can update the Bosch Performance Line CX Motor in the app to increase the torque to 100nm.
The fixed 600 Wh battery keeps weight down and the optional 250 Wh PowerMore extender adds range when needed.
Tunable geometry and suspension
Independent flip chips let you adjust both geometry and suspension progression. The geo chip changes BB height by 4 mm and head angle by 0.3 degrees, while the progression chip adjusts from 26 to 29 percent.
This gives riders control over how supportive or plush the bike feels, without affecting the shock rate.
Designed for long term reliability
Santa Cruz builds the Bullit to last many lifetimes. The frame uses large bearings, replaceable threads and captive hardware to make maintenance simple. As the document states, bikes are not throwaway items, but they get thrown around, so the Bullit is engineered to stay solid over years of hard riding.
All frames, pivot bearings and Reserve carbon rims are covered by a lifetime warranty.
Who the Bullit is for
The Bullit suits riders who want maximum confidence on steep, rough trails. Santa Cruz highlights three core rider types:
- Downhill focused riders who want to maximise their time on gnarly terrain
- Tech minded riders who value the Bosch system, app features and wireless controls
- Riders in tough terrain regions who need reliability, great suspension and peace of mind
Why choose the Bullit
The Bullit stands out because it combines downhill bike capability with a full power Bosch system, long travel suspension and Santa Cruz build quality. It is stable, tough, tunable and backed by real rider support. If you want a bike that climbs efficiently and descends like a gravity bike, the Bullit is the one.
Learn more about the Santa Cruz Vala
The Santa Cruz Vala is a full power trail bike built for riders who want the classic Santa Cruz ride feel with strong Bosch support. It blends confident handling, great suspension and long term durability with a compact 600 Wh system. It is made for riders who want focused performance on the best trails.
Built for technical climbs and fast descents
The Vala uses 150 mm rear travel with a 160 mm fork. It feels stable on steep ground and stays responsive on rolling terrain. MX wheels add control and agility. The frame is tough, quiet and built to handle years of hard riding.
Bosch Performance Line CX power
The Vala uses the Bosch Performance Line CX motor with 85 Nm torque and smooth power delivery. It is powerful, reliable and quiet. The fixed 600 Wh battery keeps weight down and the optional 250 Wh PowerMore extender adds range when needed. Bosch Performance Line CX can be updated to 100nm of torque via the Bosch Flow app.
Tunable geometry and suspension
Independent flip chips let you adjust both geometry and suspension progression. You can choose a more responsive feel or a more forgiving feel depending on your trails. The four bar layout also allows a longer stroke shock for better damping on long descents.
Designed for long term reliability
The Vala uses large bearings, replaceable threads and captive hardware to make maintenance simple. The enclosed downtube keeps the frame quiet and protected. All frames, pivot bearings and Reserve carbon rims are covered by a lifetime warranty.
Who the Vala is for
The Vala suits riders who want a full power ebike that handles like a premium trail bike. It works well for riders who want strong support on climbs, confident handling on technical downs and a bike they can rely on for many seasons.
Why choose the Vala
The Vala stands out because it delivers the familiar Santa Cruz ride feel with a compact Bosch system and a tough, tunable chassis. It is stable, responsive and built for riders who want a high quality trail experience with full power support.
