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SANTA CRUZ BULLIT CC X01 RSV

£10,449 / 29, 27.5in / santacruzbicycles.com

As a former Bullit owner two-times over, resurrecting the name brings back many great memories for me personally. Too many skinnies and hucks to flat than I can count, along with travels to places far and wide with a bike that felt like it could do anything. And while I can see some people getting wound up that this iconic name has been recycled for an e-bike, I actually think it’s the perfect partnership. This, for me, is modern freeride. Pedal up, blast down, hit everything in-between.

But before I end up on a long and meandering trip down memory lane, we should take a closer look at the brand new Bullit. Let’s get the uncomfortable part out of the way first; the price. It should come as no surprise that this is an eye-wateringly posh e-bike. The model featured here costs £10,449 with Reserve carbon wheels, Fox 38 Factory fork and

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