Bulls presents the launch of the Pinion MGU three platforms with the new, revolutionary motor-gear unit. The Bulls Vuca Evo Am was developed for sporty mountain biking. The carbon main frame is combined with an aluminium rear triangle. This chassis accommodates 29er wheels and offers 150 millimetres of suspension travel. A classic combination for touring and trails, where the E-Fully should feel at home.
Facts about the Bulls Vuca EVO AM
- Motor/gearbox: Pinion MGU E1.12, 85 Nm, 12 gears
- Battery: either 960 or 720 Wh
- Wheel size: 29 inch
- Suspension travel: 150 mm
- Carbon main frame, aluminium rear triangle
- Belt drive
- max. permissible total weight: 150 kg
- Approval for child trailers
- Price: from 7499 euros
- In addition to two AM fullys, there are also two hardtail models (from 6299 euros)
A lot of brainpower has gone into the special rear suspension of the new all-mountain bike. Bulls calls the design on the Vuca Evo a 4-link swing arm. An interesting point here is the positioning of all the joints and the shock particularly low in the bike. This lowers the centre of gravity and should have a positive effect on the handling characteristics of the speedster.
On the battery side, Bulls gives you the choice between the two semi-integrated Ultracore batteries from FIT with 720 or a generous 960 watt hours. The two variants are 200 euros apart in price. The battery is secured with a lock and can be folded forwards out of the down tube in the classic way.
Moderate all-rounder - the geometry of the Bulls Vuca Evo AM
The geometry is moderate and suggests a good-natured character that works equally well on tours and trails. The chainstays are rather long at 455 millimetres, which promises good climbing characteristics and riding stability. With a moderate head angle (66 degrees) and wheelbase (1250 mm in size L), the bike should be manoeuvrable. At 472 millimetres in size L, the reach is moderately average.
Added value for everyday life
As usual with Bulls, the developers have also thought about the everyday usability of the Vuca Evo Am. Two rear lights are integrated into the dropout, which are supplied with power directly from the e-bike battery. A Monkey-Link interface is attached to the cockpit - also with a direct connection to the e-bike battery. The rear triangle is prepared for the installation of a side stand and luggage rack. Another plus point: the e-bikes are approved for a system weight of up to 150 kilos, and use with a child trailer is also explicitly permitted. Both are a rarity in the e-MTB sector.
Bulls Vuca Evo AM: Versions, features & price
In addition to the two AM models from Bulls for off-road use, there will also be two fully equipped hardtails (Vuca Evo X1) and fullys (Vuca Evo FSX1), optionally also available as step-through models. Prices for these start at 6299 and 7299 euros respectively. There are two equipment variants of the sporty Bulls Vuca Evo AM fully. The entry-level model Vuca Evo AM 1 comes with Suntour suspension and Shimano Deore four-piston brakes. With a 720 battery, the price is 7499 euros, with a 960 battery 7699 euros. The top model, the Bulls Evo AM2, goes one better with Fox Factory suspension and XT brakes. Price: 8499 or 8699 euros. All Vuca models should be on sale around the turn of the year 23/24.
Florentin Vesenbeckh
Editor CvD
