Bullit 70

The Bullit range spans from the 70 at $7,849 to the Podium at $13,449, with the 90 ($9,099), GX AXS ($10,149), and X0 AXS RSV ($12,549) filling out the middle and upper end. Across the range, the core platform stays consistent: every build gets the same Bosch Performance Line CX Gen 5 motor, 600Wh battery, and the same 170mm-travel frame, which is important because lower-priced models are not diluted in their motor or chassis performance. That gives the entry models a credible value case for riders who care more about the frame and drive system than top-shelf finishing kit.

Review coverage points to the GX AXS build as a likely sweet spot, offering a strong balance between price and premium equipment, while the X0 AXS RSV build is the near-no-compromise option with elite-level suspension and wheel upgrades. Higher-tier models are also where reviewers most often referenced parts such as the Fox 38 and Float X2, SRAM Maven brakes, and Reserve carbon wheels. At the top end, the Bullit is priced like a flagship gravity e-bike, but the spec philosophy appears consistent with the bike’s purpose: heavy-duty, descent-ready parts rather than lightweight trail-bike compromises.

Reviewers are broadly aligned that the Bullit 4 is a major improvement over the previous-generation bike, with the switch to a four-bar rear suspension repeatedly cited as the key reason. BikeRadar found that the new chassis makes rough, steep, technical terrain remarkably easy to manage, describing the bike as predictable and easy to set up. GearJunkie’s test on large bike-park features echoed that view, noting that the bike handled a 30-foot wall ride and drop with unusual calm and describing the suspension as "buttery smooth" and notably composed on hard landings. Across reviews, the rear suspension is praised for combining very high bump sensitivity with enough support to avoid feeling vague, while the Bosch Gen 5 CX motor is consistently highlighted as smooth, powerful, and well matched to technical climbing.

The other recurring theme is that Santa Cruz’s 600Wh battery choice meaningfully improves handling. Several reviewers noted that the Bullit feels lighter and easier to lean into corners than many full-power rivals, helped by the MX wheel setup and relatively low overall mass for the category. Flow Mountain Bike called it surprisingly well-rounded despite its downhill bias, while Biker’s Edge emphasized that the bike remains lively enough to avoid feeling like a dead, overbuilt sled. That said, reviewers also agreed on the limitations: the Bullit is overkill on mellow terrain, can feel sluggish at lower speeds, and the smaller battery will be a drawback for riders expecting maximum range from a full-power e-bike. Pedal strikes also come up as a predictable side effect of the low-slung geometry, even if the standard short cranks help reduce the issue.