The 2027 Santa Cruz Bullit CC is built for riders who want the capability of a downhill bike with the added advantage of an electric motor to get back to the top. Designed around a 170mm-travel MX wheel setup, the Bullit is a gravity-focused eMTB that thrives on steep, technical and demanding terrain, while still giving you the power to ride more laps and explore further. Its lightweight CC carbon frame, four-bar suspension platform and robust component package are designed to handle hard riding, big impacts and challenging trails, making the Bullit an ideal choice for aggressive enduro, bike park laps and downhill-inspired riding.
At the heart of the Bullit CC is the Bosch Performance Line CX BDU38 motor, paired with a 600Wh Bosch PowerTube battery, providing the assistance needed to tackle long climbs before dropping into technical descents. The Bullit's 170mm of rear travel is matched by a 170mm fork, while the mixed-wheel configuration combines a 29-inch front wheel for stability and rollover with a 27.5-inch rear wheel for a more agile and manoeuvrable feel. Santa Cruz also uses independent geometry and shock-rate flip chips, allowing riders to fine-tune the bike's setup to suit their riding style and terrain.
The Bullit CC 2027 is available with some seriously high-end equipment, including builds featuring FOX 38 Factory or FOX Podium Factory forks, FOX Float X2 Factory or DHX2 Factory shocks, SRAM X0 Eagle AXS or Shimano XT Di2 drivetrains, SRAM Maven brakes and Reserve carbon wheels. The CC frame is also built around modern eMTB standards including UDH compatibility, a 2.5-inch tyre clearance and clearance for up to 220mm brake rotors, reinforcing the Bullit's focus on aggressive, high-speed riding. Whether you're looking for a capable enduro eMTB, a bike for repeated bike-park laps or an electric alternative to a downhill bike, the Santa Cruz Bullit CC is designed to put gravity-focused performance at the forefront.
Santa Cruz Bullit 2027 - Comparison Chart
Santa Cruz Bullit C GX AXS 2027
The Santa Cruz Bullit C GX AXS 2027 offers a high-performance specification built around Santa Cruz's Carbon C frame, 170mm of front and rear travel and a mixed-wheel setup. Power comes from the Bosch Performance Line CX BDU38 motor and 600Wh PowerTube battery, giving the Bullit the assistance needed to tackle long and steep climbs before turning its attention to demanding descents. The SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type 12-speed drivetrain adds wireless electronic shifting, while SRAM Maven Bronze brakes provide strong braking performance for aggressive enduro and gravity-focused riding.
Suspension is a major highlight of the C GX AXS, with a Fox 38 Float Performance Elite fork featuring the GRIP X2 damper and a Fox Float X Performance Elite rear shock, both providing 170mm of travel. The bike rolls on Reserve 30|HD AL 6069 wheels, with a 29-inch front and 27.5-inch rear, while Maxxis Assegai and Minion DHR II DoubleDown tyres provide substantial grip and casing support. This makes the C GX AXS an excellent option for riders who want the aggressive, long-travel character of the Bullit with premium suspension and electronic SRAM shifting, without stepping up to the more expensive CC carbon RSV builds.
Santa Cruz Bullit C 90 2027
The Santa Cruz Bullit C 90 2027 brings the Bullit's gravity-focused performance to a lower price point while retaining the same Carbon C frame, 170mm of suspension travel, MX wheel configuration, Bosch Performance Line CX BDU38 motor and 600Wh battery. Its SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type 12-speed drivetrain provides electronic shifting, paired with SRAM Maven Base brakes and 200mm rotors. This gives the C 90 a capable and robust specification for riders looking to take on steep, rough and technical trails without moving into the higher-priced GX AXS or CC-frame models.
The suspension package uses a Fox 38 Float Performance fork and Fox Float X Performance rear shock, giving the Bullit plenty of support and control across its 170mm of travel. The bike also uses Reserve 30|HD AL 6069 wheels, Maxxis Assegai and Minion DHR II DoubleDown tyres and a durable overall component package. At £7,699, the C 90 sits neatly between the C Deore and C GX AXS, making it an appealing choice for riders who want the full Bullit platform and Bosch CX system while keeping the specification focused on proven, high-performance components.
Santa Cruz Bullit C Deore 2027
The Santa Cruz Bullit C Deore 2027 is the entry point into the 2027 Bullit range, but it still uses the same fundamental platform as the more expensive models. You get a Carbon C frame with 170mm of front and rear travel, MX wheels, the Bosch Performance Line CX BDU38 motor and a 600Wh PowerTube battery. The drivetrain is Shimano Deore M7200 12-speed, while Shimano Deore MT6220 brakes with a 220mm front rotor provide the stopping power needed for a long-travel eMTB designed around aggressive terrain.
For suspension, the C Deore uses a RockShox ZEB Base 170mm fork alongside a Fox Float X Performance rear shock, giving the bike a combination of stiffness, control and adjustability suited to steep and technical riding. Reserve 30|HD AL wheels are paired with Maxxis Assegai and Minion DHR II DoubleDown tyres, while the MX setup gives the Bullit a 29-inch front wheel for stability and rollover and a smaller 27.5-inch rear for increased manoeuvrability. At £6,699, the C Deore offers the same core Bullit character and Bosch-powered 170mm platform as the more expensive models, making it the most accessible way into Santa Cruz's gravity-focused electric mountain bike.
Bullit XT Di2 RSV
The 2027 Santa Cruz Bullit CC XT Di2 RSV sits at the top of the new Bullit range and is built around a high-end, gravity-focused specification. Its Carbon CC frame houses the Bosch Performance CX BDU38 drive unit and 600Wh PowerTube battery, while the Shimano Deore XT Di2 M8260 12-speed drivetrain is integrated into the bike's electronic system for reliable electronic shifting without requiring a separate rear derailleur battery. SRAM Maven Silver brakes with 200mm SRAM HS2 rotors front and rear provide powerful braking performance for the Bullit's steep and demanding intended terrain.
Suspension is one of the standout features of the Bullit XT Di2 RSV. The bike combines 170mm of travel with the Fox Podium Factory fork, featuring the GRIP X2 damper, and a Fox DHX2 Factory coil shock at the rear. This coil-sprung setup is designed for riders looking for a highly capable and planted feel on rough, technical and high-speed descents, with size-specific coil spring rates fitted across the size range.
The gravity-focused specification continues with an MX wheel setup, pairing a 29-inch front wheel with a 27.5-inch rear wheel. Reserve 30|HD Carbon and Reserve 30|DH Carbon rims are matched with DT Swiss 350 hubs, while Maxxis Assegai and Minion DHR II DoubleDown tyres provide the grip and casing support required for aggressive riding. Finished with a OneUp Carbon handlebar, Industry Nine A35 stem and OneUp dropper post, the 2027 Santa Cruz Bullit CC XT Di2 RSV is aimed squarely at riders who want a premium long-travel electric mountain bike for demanding enduro terrain, steep technical descents and bike park riding.
Bullit X0 AXS RSV
The Santa Cruz Bullit CC X0 AXS RSV 2027 is a premium gravity-focused eMTB that combines Santa Cruz's lightweight CC carbon frame with a high-end SRAM electronic drivetrain and a robust suspension and wheel package. At its heart is the Bosch Performance Line CX BDU38 motor and 600Wh PowerTube battery, giving the Bullit the assistance needed to tackle long climbs before heading back into steep and technical terrain. The SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type 12-speed drivetrain provides wireless electronic shifting, while SRAM Maven Silver brakes with 200mm rotors deliver the powerful braking performance expected from a long-travel eMTB designed for aggressive riding.
The suspension setup gives the X0 AXS RSV a slightly different character from the flagship XT Di2 RSV. Instead of the coil-sprung setup used on the XT model, the X0 AXS RSV pairs a Fox 38 Float Factory fork with GRIP X2 damper and a Fox Float X2 Factory rear shock, giving riders a highly adjustable air-sprung platform across the bike's 170mm of front and rear travel. The air-sprung suspension allows riders to fine-tune the setup for their weight, riding style and terrain, while maintaining the support and control needed when tackling fast, rough and technical trails.
The Bullit's gravity-focused specification continues with its MX wheel setup, combining a 29-inch front wheel with a 27.5-inch rear wheel for a balance of stability, rollover capability and agility. Reserve 30|DH Carbon wheels, DT Swiss 350 hubs and Maxxis DoubleDown tyres provide a durable package for demanding riding, while the CC carbon frame, four-bar suspension design and adjustable geometry and shock-rate flip chips give the Bullit the platform to handle everything from aggressive enduro trails to bike-park laps. For riders looking for a high-end Santa Cruz electric mountain bike with premium carbon construction, Bosch power, electronic SRAM shifting and highly adjustable FOX air suspension, the Bullit X0 AXS RSV is one of the most capable builds in the 2027 range.
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