2023 Santa Cruz Bullit

The nearest thing to owning a downhill bike and a chairlift.

The newest Santa Cruz Bullit is just as powerful and adventure-ready as the last generation. A dream eMTB for downhill riders on big trails. Ones with the biggest climbs and drops, and the toughest obstacles you can clear without a second thought.

Thanks to the reliable Shimano motor and battery, you'll come to love the assistance. If you're new to it, soon you'll never want to ride without it. It'll help you get back up to the top so you can drop in just one more time.

It's not just any carbon fiber frame. But CC carbon - the highest grade with maximum stiffness and strength at minimal weight. Many manufacturers don't bother with carbon frames in the downhill category. Santa Cruz's carbon frames are designed in their very own "Carbon Lab" in California, manufactured in their own facility, and come with a lifetime warranty, even on downhill trails.

The Bullit is available with SRAM Eagle transmission for strong, reliable shifting. MX wheels mean two sizes, and double the perks. We'll sum up the Bullit in one sentence: Hardcore downhill bike with a built-in chairlift.

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Available Colors

2023 Santa Cruz Bullit in Gloss Carbon and Blue

2023 Santa Cruz Bullit in Matte Cider

2023 Santa Cruz Bullit in Hunter Green

2023 Santa Cruz Bullit in Duke Blue

Specifications Specifications

Kit	R	S	GX AXS	GX AXS Coil	X01 AXS RSV	X01 AXS RSV Coil
Price	$9049	$10699	$12499	$12499	$13899	$13899
Material	Carbon CC	Carbon CC	Carbon CC	Carbon CC	Carbon CC	Carbon CC
Rear Shock	RockShox Super Deluxe Select 230x62.5	RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ 230x62.5	RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ 230x62.5	RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ Coil 230x62.5	RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate 230x62.5	RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Coil 230x62.5
Fork	RochShox Zeb R, 170mm	FOX 38 Float Performance, 170mm	FOX 38 Float Performance Elite, 170mm	FOX 38 Float Performance Elite, 170mm	FOX 38 Float Factory, 170mm	FOX 38 Float Factory, 170mm
Rear Derailleur	SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd	SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd	SRAM GX AXS Eagle, 12spd	SRAM GX AXS Eagle, 12spd	SRAM X01 Eagle AXS, 12spd	SRAM X01 Eagle AXS, 12spd
Shifters	SRAM NX	SRAM GX Eagle Single Click, 12spd	GX AXS Controller	GX AXS Controller	GX AXS Controller	GX AXS Controller
Cassette	SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t	SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t	SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t	SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t	SRAM XG1295 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t	SRAM XG1295 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
Chain	SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd	SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd	SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd	SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd	SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd	SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd
Chainguide	E13 E-Spec+ AL	E13 E-Spec+ AL	E13 E-Spec+ AL	E13 E-Spec+ AL	E13 E-Spec+ AL	E13 E-Spec+ AL
Headset	Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset	Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset	Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset	Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset	Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset	Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
Rear Tire	Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, Double Down, TR	Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, Double Down, TR	Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, Double Down, TR	Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, Double Down, TR	Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, Double Down, TR	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	Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C MaxxGrip, Double Down, TR	Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C MaxxGrip, Double Down, TR	Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C MaxxGrip, Double Down, TR	Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C MaxxGrip, Double Down, TR	Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C MaxxGrip, Double Down, TR
Sealant	Reserve Tubeless Sealant	Reserve Tubeless Sealant	Reserve Tubeless Sealant	Reserve Tubeless Sealant	Reserve Tubeless Sealant	Reserve Tubeless Sealant
Front Hub	SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 32h	DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 32h	i9 1/1, 15x110, 32h	i9 1/1, 15x110, 32h	i9 1/1, 15x110, 28h	i9 1/1, 15x110, 28h
Front Rim	WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 29"	RaceFace ARC HD 30 29"	RaceFace ARC HD 30 29"	RaceFace ARC HD 30 29"	Reserve 30\|HD 29", 28h	Reserve 30\|HD 29", 28h
Rear Hub	SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h	DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 32h	i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 32h	i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 32h	i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 32h	i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 32h
Rear Rim	WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 27.5"	RaceFace ARC HD 30 27.5"	RaceFace ARC HD 30 27.5"	RaceFace ARC HD 30 27.5"	Reserve 31\|DH 27.5", 32h	Reserve 31\|DH 27.5", 32h
Front Rotor	Avid Centerline, 220mm	Avid Centerline, 220mm	Avid Centerline, 220mm	Avid Centerline, 220mm	SRAM HS2, 220mm	SRAM HS2, 220mm
Rear Rotor	Avid Centerline 200mm	Avid Centerline 200mm	Avid Centerline 200mm	Avid Centerline 200mm	SRAM HS2, 200mm	SRAM HS2, 200mm
Brakes	SRAM G2 RE	SRAM Code R	SRAM Code RS	SRAM Code RS	SRAM Code RSC	SRAM Code RSC
Crankset	Shimano EM600 Crank Arms 165mm	Shimano EM600 Crank Arms 165mm	Shimano EM600 Crank Arms 165mm	Shimano EM600 Crank Arms 165mm	Shimano EM900 HollowTech Crank Arms 165mm	Shimano EM900 HollowTech Crank Arms 165mm
Handlebars	e13 TRS Base, 800mm	Santa Cruz e35 Carbon Bar, 800mm	Santa Cruz e35 Carbon Bar, 800mm	Santa Cruz e35 Carbon Bar, 800mm	Santa Cruz e35 Carbon Bar, 800mm	Santa Cruz e35 Carbon Bar, 800mm
Stem	e.13 Base, 40mm	Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm	Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm	Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm	Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm	Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm
Saddle	WTB Silverado Medium CroMo	WTB Silverado Medium CroMo	WTB Silverado Medium CroMo	WTB Silverado Medium CroMo	WTB Silverado Medium Ti	WTB Silverado Medium Ti
Seatpost	SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6	SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6	FOX Transfer Factory Dropper, 31.6	FOX Transfer Factory Dropper, 31.6	FOX Transfer Factory Dropper, 31.6	FOX Transfer Factory Dropper, 31.6
Grips	Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips	Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips	Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips	Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips	Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips	Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Battery	Shimano 630Wh Integrated	Shimano 630Wh Integrated	Shimano 630Wh Integrated	Shimano 630Wh Integrated	Shimano 630Wh Integrated	Shimano 630Wh Integrated
Drive Unit	Shimano Drive Unit DU-EP800	Shimano Drive Unit DU-EP800	Shimano Drive Unit DU-EP800	Shimano Drive Unit DU-EP800	Shimano Drive Unit DU-EP800	Shimano Drive Unit DU-EP800
Travel	170/170mm	170/170mm	170/170mm	170/170mm	170/170mm	170/170mm
Wheel Size	MX	MX	MX	MX	MX	MX

Highlighted Features of the 2023 Santa Cruz Bullit

Shimano Motor and Battery

The biggest Shimano battery - STEPS EP8 - paired with a 630Wh battery. A powerful and efficient combo. Have fun for miles on end.

MX Wheels

The bike has a 29" front wheel and a 27.5" in the back. For unbeatable speed, quick acceleration, impressive ground clearance...the list goes on.

Carbon CC Frame

A carbon frame that's strong, stiff, and light. A triple thread combo. Made in Santa Cruz's own carbon lab and backed by a lifetime warranty.

Carbon Di2 Bar

This bar hides all the cables from the Shimano STEPS system. They don't stick out, rattle, or rub together. So it's clean and noise-free.

170mm Travel

Reap the benefits of 170mm front and rear travel with a VPP suspension. Complimented by a 38mm diameter fork and DoubleDown tires.

Geometry Details by Size Geometry Details by Size

Size	M	L	XL	XXL
Reach	450	475	495	515
Stack	621	630	648	670.4
Head Tube Angle	64°	64°	64°	64°
Seat Tube Length	405	430	460	500
Front Center	789.4	818.8	847.5	878.5
BB Height	348	348	348	348
BB Drop	25.5/6.5	25.5/6.5	25.5/6.5	25.5/6.5
Wheelbase	1238.5	1267.9	1296.7	1327.7
Rear Center	449	449	449	449
Head Tube Length	100	110	130	155
Top Tube Length	591.3	619.2	644.9	672.1
Seat Tube Angle	77.2°	77.1°	77°	76.8°
Standover Height	748	747	745	745

Frequently Asked Questions

2023 Santa Cruz Bullit

Can I make this a full 27.5" bike? Can I make this a full 27.5" bike?

Yes, but it's not recommended. It would lower BB height and pedal-to-ground clearance, and negatively affect handling.

Where's the serial number on the 2023 Bullit? Where's the serial number on the 2023 Bullit?

On the frame, behind the lower link above the motor.

Can I run a dual-crown fork? Can I run a dual-crown fork?

No, this bike is not compatible.

What rear shock can I run on the 2023 Bullit? What rear shock can I run on the 2023 Bullit?

230mm x 62.5mm. The OE rear shock is tuned specifically for this bike.