JetSedgwick
E*POWAH Master
shockingly I prefer the purple.
2021 Santa Cruz Bullit
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Cuddles
Member
dude, its shockingly super dope
Cuddles
Member
yeah, so, the m size bullits were avail to me on Friday; not today; the Instincts i'd kinda committed to through conversation a couple of weeks ago from the dealer I had bought my Growler from pre-covid; that shop had ordered one of each size of the Instinct pre-covid and are landing early January (no altitudes though which was my conundrum - I guess Ill see how well I do with a 29er!); glad to be sticking with the Rocky, and the shop that has provided fantastic service to me with the Growler; as always, a little curious about the mullet; cult of SC; and both the lavender and copper paint are super dope. That said, the Growler and PP has been awesome so super stoked on the coming Instinct.
Received my Bullit (size XL) today, here a photo that my dealer posted to Facebook -> Larunpyora.com
Unfortunately despite DHX2 being mentioned in the order confirmation, it came with Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate. Anyhow, now just some work to do in frame protection, and swapping out seat and tires. Going for SDG Ti-Fly MTN from my old bike and 2021 Schwalbe Magic Marys in 2.6" (real size exactly 2.5" on 30mm rims) with Huck Norris inside rear tire to keep the carbon rim alive (have seen cracked Reserves in the past). The stock Maxxis combo is a bit too narrow and low volume for my liking.
Unfortunately despite DHX2 being mentioned in the order confirmation, it came with Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate. Anyhow, now just some work to do in frame protection, and swapping out seat and tires. Going for SDG Ti-Fly MTN from my old bike and 2021 Schwalbe Magic Marys in 2.6" (real size exactly 2.5" on 30mm rims) with Huck Norris inside rear tire to keep the carbon rim alive (have seen cracked Reserves in the past). The stock Maxxis combo is a bit too narrow and low volume for my liking.
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JetSedgwick
E*POWAH Master
curious to hear the reviews as they trickle in.
Mcharza
E*POWAH BOSS
I would demand Fox's shock as a post-delivery, if the specs say so
Mcharza
E*POWAH BOSS
True, I would rather kick rocks than buy a Cruz ?
I dont really get the need to match brands, just get the best component for each part of the bike - I would probably run a RS Super Deluxe ultimate with a meg neg and a Fox 38 as an ideal spec on my bike for example. IIRC SC did a lot of work with RS when they developed the newer linkage/suspension design on their latest bikes, remember a lot of blurb to that effect when the mega tower was launched, no idea how much is marketing BS, but it may just be that they thing the rs is the best shock for the bike - its not like at the prices they are charging the components have been chosen with cost economy as a factor.
Velociraptor
Member
Sweet! Still waiting on mine but I have the Bronze. Give us some feedback when possible.
Same here, hopefully mine is coming in a few dayd
Will give a proper review when I get the correct spring for my weight (the XL came with 550lb while 450/500lb will provide correct sag for me) and hopefully get some bike park time as well. But so far after a couple of rides I'm super impressed with the performance and overall package (motor, geometry, battery range, weight distribution, suspension, and mullet wheels). And for the first time with Santa Cruz, seat tube angle feels properly steep. Also, the EP8 clicking is very subtle when riding, so totally non issue for me.
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JetSedgwick
E*POWAH Master
Looks great, post a review?
No you should stick with bronze like us sexually insecure and there is no need for washing....
Eddy Current
E*POWAH Master
Got the feeling this is going to be the emtb of the year on most of the test/reviews/shootouts
BAJABUM85
New Member
is this frame capable of using a works components angleset headset? from my research I don't think this is going to be possible if you wanted to get a slacker HT angle
It doesn't look like it can take an angleset, looks like it uses an integrated headset
tacoma22
Member
Slacker? Lol. How slack are you trying to go?
BAJABUM85
New Member
not sure. but when considering buying a bike having options for adjustment are things I'm taking into consideration
dochabanero
Well-known member
Anyone knows a bikeshop within europe that has any size L, X01 left in stock. Been looking everywhere I can think of..... :/
Gutch
Active member
Does anyone know of one in the states? Size Large, Bronze XT coil.
Gutch
Active member
Nevermind, did a 180 and bought an Orbea Rise. Been riding ebikes since first Levo in 2016 and decided I wanna try something a little different with weight.
BAJABUM85
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