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BUILT FOR THIS

Nomad Is Ready. Are You?

RIDE EVERYWHERE

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SINGLE CROWN, DOUBLE BLACK

First introduced in 2005, Nomad has long been the go-to bike for riders who live for the biggest lines. Zip it into the bag, chuck it in the van, or toss it over the tailgate—when you get to the trails, you’ll be happy you’re on a Nomad. The completely redesigned suspension offers more efficient climbing, less reactivity under braking, and improves traction everywhere in between. In short, you’ll be more comfortable, more composed, and more confident no matter what the trail throws your way.

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FREE RANGE

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WATTS STOPPING YOU?

For a limited time, when you buy a carbon Vala or Bullit and join the Santa Cruz Owners Club, we’ll send you a PowerMore Range Extender, free of charge.

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Bullit

When Gravity Calls

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Tallboy

Go hard. The Tallboy is harder.

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Vala Lite

Full Power. Less Weight.

PEDAL-ASSIST

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EBIKE

With an extra push that brings the trails to you, ebikes expand your map of possibilities

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Tech

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Sweat the Details

Dive into our world of tech wizardry to learn what makes a Santa Cruz a Santa Cruz.

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Vala XT Di2 Lite RSV

Carbon CC

A weight-focused build with Shimano's XT Di2 drivetrain. Fox's 36 Factory fork, Reserve 30|HD carbon wheels, and OneUp cockpit round out the build.

$11,999

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Nomad Deore

Carbon CC

The same CC Carbon frame as all the Nomads, and built with Shimano's just-released Deore drivetrain. Maximum reliability, season after season.

$5,199

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Bronson GX AXS

Carbon C

The high-performance all-rounder. Full SRAM GX Eagle electronic Transmission, SRAM Maven brakes, and Fox Elite suspension

$7,249

[IMG: Tallboy X0 AXS RSV 2027]

[IMG: Tallboy X0 AXS RSV]

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Tallboy X0 AXS RSV

Carbon CC

Top shelf staff pick. Rockshox Ultimate suspension, XO AXS T-Type drivetrain, and DT Swiss 350 DEG DF anti-pedal kickback hub mounted to Reserve carbon rims.

$9,299

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[IMG: Stigmata Force 1x AXS RSV 2026]

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Stigmata Force 1x AXS RSV

Carbon CC

$6,849

[IMG: Bullit XT Di2 RSV 2027]

[IMG: Bullit XT Di2 RSV 2027]

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Bullit XT Di2 RSV

Carbon CC

Full bling, full-send. Fox's new Podium inverted fork and DHX2 coil shock, Shimano's XT Di2 electronic drivetrain, and Reserve carbon wheels.

$13,499

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Bullit

Rear (MM)
170

Wheel Size
MX

Drive Unit
Bosch

Battery (Wh)
600

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A DOWNHILL BIKE WITH A BUILT-IN CHAIRLIFT

If you feel the pull of gravity riding but want an extra push to get to the top, the Bullit is for you. Specifically designed to excel on the toughest terrain, it features an electric motor to get you to the drop-in of the wildest trails. The Bullit is the closest you can get to owning both a downhill bike and a chairlift.

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PURE THRILLS

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WHEN GRAVITY CALLS

The Bullit is a no-limits ebike. With DH-derived geometry, huge travel, and rugged components, it's made for the wildest trails that would typically require a downhill bike.

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PEDAL-ASSIST

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WHAT GOES UP, LOVES COMING DOWN

When you seek out the roughest and most challenging trails, the Bullit will be your trusty sidekick. And when the route there takes you into rarefied air, having the power of a motor means you can save your best for the ride down.

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Carbon C

Carbon CC

Electronic Shifting

Reserve Wheels

SRAM T-Type 70

SRAM T-Type 90

[IMG: Bullit X0 AXS RSV 2027]

[IMG: Bullit X0 AXS RSV 2027]

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Bullit X0 AXS RSV

Carbon CC

A top-tier build that saves some weight. SRAM's X0 AXS drivetrain, a Fox 38 fork, and Reserve carbon wheels to round it out.

$12,599

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[IMG: Bullit XT Di2 RSV 2027]

[IMG: Bullit XT Di2 RSV 2027]

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Bullit XT Di2 RSV

Carbon CC

Full bling, full-send. Fox's new Podium inverted fork and DHX2 coil shock, Shimano's XT Di2 electronic drivetrain, and Reserve carbon wheels.

$13,499

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[IMG: Santa Cruz Bicycles Bullit eMTB]

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Bullit X0 AXS RSV

Carbon CC

High-tech, high performance, all the goodies. CC carbon frame, SRAM X0 AXS Transmission drivetrain, the latest FOX Float Factory suspension, and carbon Reserve HD/DH rims on DT Swiss hubs.

$12,549

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[IMG: Santa Cruz Bicycles Bullit eMTB]

[IMG: Santa Cruz Bicycles Bullit eMTB]

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Bullit GX AXS

Carbon C

Elite performance, flying under the radar. FOX Float Performance Elite suspension front and rear, electronic SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission and powerful SRAM Maven brakes.

$10,149

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[IMG: Santa Cruz Bicycles Bullit eMTB]

[IMG: Santa Cruz Bicycles Bullit eMTB]

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Bullit 90

Carbon C

Sweet upgrades for a sweet price. Reserve AL wheels, SRAM Maven brakes, and OneUp dropper. FOX Float Performance suspension and SRAM 90 Transmission drivetrain.

$9,099

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[IMG: Santa Cruz Bicycles Bullit eMTB]

[IMG: Santa Cruz Bicycles Bullit eMTB]

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Bullit 70

Carbon C

Base model with top-tier parts—the same Bosch motor, Maxxis tires, and big rotors as all Bullits. Quality suspension, just without all the external tuning dials.

$7,849

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Design Details

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Carbon Mastery

Choose between our top-end, lightweight Carbon CC frame or the value-minded Carbon C frame. Both come with a lifetime warranty.

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About Carbon Mastery

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Bosch Flow App

Connect your bike experience. Customize modes, upload routes, track rides, and let the Range Control select modes for you.

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Built to Last

Bikes aren't throwaway items, but they get thrown around. From the tough frames to free bearings for life, Santa Cruz bikes are built to last.

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Hard-wearing hardware

Like all Santa Cruz bikes, the pivots and links are tough, reliable, and easy to maintain. Plus, owners get lifetime replacement bearings.

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About Hard-wearing hardware

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Independently Adjustable

The geo chip raises or lowers the BB 4mm, and adjusts the headtube angle 0.3-degrees. The progression chip changes the progression from 26-29%.

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About Independently Adjustable

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Bullit Gallery

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Bullit
Sizing & Geometry

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Frame Sizing

Bike Geometry

Find your Size
If you're on the cusp between the recommended height range of two sizes, the absolute best thing is to try to ride them both. At a minimum, check the stack/reach measurements on your current bike and compare it to the new model you are looking at to get an idea of a fit you are already comfortable with. If riding the bike is not an option, consider the following.

Personal Preference

A larger size frame will be more stable, and will give you more room to move without upsetting the weight-balance of the bike. The larger size will put the front wheel further in front of you, which gives the feeling of security and conversely, it will require more significant body movements when you WANT to shift the weight-bias of the bike. Think hard about your riding style and how active/intuitive you want it to be vs stable and speedy. You'll need to work a bit harder to muscle the larger bike around.

Body Dimension

Not all bodies at a given height are the same. If you have longer legs and a shorter torso than the average person your height, that may push you towards the smaller of the recommended sizes. If you're all torso and arms, most likely you'll want to size up.

Unsure on Size? Chat with Rider Support

IN
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CM

Small

154cm
5'1"
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165cm
5'5"

Reach: 435mm

Medium

165cm
5'5"
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175cm
5'9"

Reach: 460mm

Large

175cm
5'9"
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185cm
6'1"

Reach: 480mm

X-Large

185cm
6'1"
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193cm
6'4"

Reach: 500mm

XX-Large

193cm
6'4"
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200cm
6'7"

Reach: 525mm

All units are in millimeters or degrees.

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m

l

xl

xxl

Reach (Hi/Lo)

435/432

460/457

480/477

500/497

525/522

Stack (Hi/Lo)

622/625

631/635

640/643

654/656

670/674

Head Tube Angle (Hi/Lo)

63.6/63.3

63.6/63.3

63.6/63.3

63.6/63.3

63.6/63.3

Head Tube Length

100

110

120

135

155

Rear Center

440

443

446

449

452

Front Center

780

809

834

860

894

BB Height (Hi/Lo)

346/342

346/342

346/342

346/342

346/342

BB Drop Front (Hi/Lo)

27/31

27/31

27/31

27/31

27/31

BB Drop Rear (Hi/Lo)

9/13

9/13

9/13

9/13

9/13

Wheelbase

1220

1252

1280

1309

1346

Top Tube Length

571

596

617

640

670

Seat Tube Length

380

400

420

460

500

Seat Tube Angle (Hi/Lo)

78.6/78.3

78.7/78.4

78.7/78.4

78.7/78.4

78.6/78.3

Standover Height (Hi/Lo)

745/740

739/735

738/733

738/733

735/730

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Bullit
Setup & Support

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Whether you’re the proud owner of a Bullit or are just digging deep into the details you’ll find it all here.

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Contact Rider Support

FAQs

Suspension Setup

Exploded Diagrams

SRAM Transmission Setup

Manuals & Files

Do all sizes use MX wheels?

Yes.

I see there are different chainstay lengths for each size bike. Can I buy a different swingarm to customize the length on my bike?

The chainstay length change occurs in the front triangles- we vary the pivot locations fore and aft to achieve the different lengths while using single size chainstays and seatstays. So no- you cannot get the chainstay length of the small on your size large, for instance.

Can I put a 27.5" front wheel on the Bullit?

These bikes are designed specifically to use mixed wheels. We do not recommend a 27.5 front wheel for geometry reasons.

Are your ebikes certified to UL 2849 and EN 15194 standards?

UL 2849: Yes, the Bullit is certified to the UL 2849 requirements, ensuring high electrical safety. EN 15194: Our ebikes meet the EN 15194 requirements, with adjustments made for the regional market.

I'm coming from a 27.5 bike - what will feel different with MX? Any setup tips?

An MX bike will definitely handle differently than a full 27.5 bike. The main difference you'll feel is a more stable and confident front end. The turning will be a bit slower than a 27.5, but the payoff is a more secure feeling in corners and more traction. Due to the taller front axle height and improved roll-over of the large wheel, your chances of stuffing the front wheel or going over the bars is vastly diminished. Use this security to ride challenging terrain with a more aggressive and dynamic body position.

What is the largest and/or smallest rear rotor that will fit on the Bullit?

The frame is designed for a post mount 200mm rear rotor and can fit up to a 220mm rear rotor.

What fork offset is recommended?

The Bullit geometry is optimized for a 44mm fork offset.

I've been riding 29ers for a while - what will feel different with MX? Any setup tips?

29" bikes provide a ton of front wheel grip- this is partially due to the front wheel itself, but also due to the axle height of the rear wheel which works to keep the front end weighted. This creates a natural position on lower-angle terrain but requires body position and/or setup adjustments to achieve any sort of rearward bias.
On an MX bike, the bias is more rearward. This gives a very natural feeling on steep descents, but requires some body position and setup consideration for a balanced feel on flatter terrain. Compared to a 29er, a slightly lower handlebar and a more forward-biased suspension setup will make an MX bike feel more like what you're used to. Additionally, using the Hi BB setting will lend itself to a more front biased feel. Using these tuning parameters will help you find the sweet spot for your terrain and preference.
You'll know you have it dialed when it feels like you're never making large body weight shifts to either lift the front end or keep it stuck to the ground.

Why MX (Mixed Wheels)?

Mixed wheels provide the stability and traction of a 29" front wheel with the agility of a 27.5" rear wheel. The smaller rear wheel and its comparatively lower axle height allows the rider to more easily unweight the front wheel- this makes for confident yet agile handling on the steepest of descents. Additionally, on ebikes specifically, the motorized drive unit does a good job propelling the rear wheel through rough terrain, without hanging up or losing momentum.

Does the Bullit have a throttle?

There is no throttle. The Bullit is pedal assist only. In North America, this is a class 1 ebike.

What is the max pedal assisted speed?

In North America, the Bullit will have a pedal assisted max speed of 20mph/32kph.
For Europe, and majority of the world, the pedal assisted max speed is 25kph.

What cranks will fit on the Bosch Performance CX drive unit?

All Bosch drive units use the ISIS BB spindle standard. Bullit ships with 155mm crank arms. The 2025 Bosch Performance CX gen 5 drive unit, used on the Bullit, has a slightly wider BB spindle than the previous generation and therefore needs crank arms with different offset.

Is there a Bosch App?

Yes, it is called the Bosch "Flow" app and is available for Apple and Android.

What chain line does the Bullit use?

All Bullit models use a 55mm chain line. The chainring spider, and direct mount chain rings, used in conjunction with the Bosch Performance CX gen 5 drive unit are offset to maintain a 55mm chain line measurement.

What does the Flow App do?

The Bosch Flow app connects to the bike via Bluetooth and allows you to record your ride. It will show the percentage of battery remaining and a range estimation. It is also possible to change the assist modes and digitally "lock" the bike.

Is the Bosch app required?

No, your bike is pre-programmed and ready to ride straight from the factory.

Can my Garmin/Wahoo/Hammerhead head unit display Bosch information?

Unfortunately, Bosch systems are not compatible with cycling computers at this time. If you want to record your ride, the best way to do that is use the Bosch Flow app.

How do I update my Bosch Performance CX system Firmware?

Bosch firmware updates can be installed either via the Bosch Flow app, or at your local Santa

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Owners Club

[H1] What is the Owners Club?
We’ve been building quality bicycles since 1994, bikes that are made to perform and outlast. The Owners Club is our way of deepening that lifetime ownership experience. Members get exclusive access to events, merch, first-looks, and benefits to extend the value of your ride. Join the club today for free! It takes just five minutes to receive a lifetime of membership perks.

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Free - Yeah, free-for-all, free-to-play, free-associatingMembers only events - Exclusive opportunities to ride in exotic locales with your mountain bike heroes...or our EnginerdsMembers only offers from partnersReceive information and news before anyone - Have that trailhead/forum swaggerExclusive merch - Elite level swagExclusive insider ownership information - Tips, tricks, bike setup information, lifetime care and how to avoid the bummer lifePlus free bearings for life and global rider support - All the regular benefits of owning a Santa Cruz bicycle

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Engineering

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Made To Last

From the durability of our carbon frames and Reserve wheels to free replacement bearings for life, Santa Cruz bikes are built to last a lifetime.

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Details Matter

We sweat the little things so you don’t have to. From shuttle guards to flip chips and everything in between, it’s the compilation of thousands of minute details that make our bikes such high quality.

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Suspension

We strive to create the very best suspension feel for every model in any category. Doing so means utilizing various designs that can be optimized for their intended purpose.

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Materials

From our Carbon CC frames, to our sustainable packaging, we sweat every detail of making a bike to give you the best riding experience possible.

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Proportional Geometry

Proportional geometry is our way of specifically engineering each frame size so that certain elements scale as frame size gets larger—so whatever your stature, there are no compromises with performance, efficiency, or fit.

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Glovebox

Riding Ain't Easy, but Packing for a Ride Should Be. The cavernous Glovebox allows for the safe stowage of whatever you need to enjoy your ride.

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Maintaining Your Bike

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Who We Are

Quality Bikes Since 1994

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