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Santa Cruz BullitE-MTB for rough terrain - now with Fox Podium & in new colours

Lukas Niebuhr

 · 22.04.2026

Santa Cruz Bullit: New Fox Podium and new colours
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Santa Cruz updates the 170 mm E-MTB Bullit with new Fox suspension elements and two colour options. The Bullit CC X0 AXS RSV uses the Fox 38 fork, while the Bullit CC XT Di2 Podium RSV comes with the Fox Podium upside-down suspension fork and DHX2 steel shock. All information on the two versions.
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In addition to the new features on the popular Santa Cruz Vala, the Californians are also presenting two updated versions of the Bullit. Both models have new Fox suspension elements, which the manufacturer claims will improve downhill performance. The CC frame also has integrated cable routing and the electronic derailleurs are connected directly to the main battery.

The updates for 2026 at a glance

  • CC frame with integrated cable routing
  • XT Di2 version Fox Podium and DHX2 steel spring damper
  • All electronic switchgear connected directly to the main battery
  • New colours: Gloss Purple Smoke/Spring Green, Matte Carbon/Purple Sunset Chameleon

Fox 38 and Podium fork

The Bullit CC X0 AXS RSV uses the new Fox 38 fork. This is designed to offer more stability and to feel the terrain more precisely at high speeds. The Bullit CC XT Di2 Podium RSV uses the Fox Podium fork, which has already been used in limited special editions. The Podium version combines the fork with a DHX2 steel spring damper and promises more stability, control and speed.

Frame and equipment

The CC frame has integrated cable routing. All electronic derailleurs are connected directly to the main battery. The XT Di2 version uses Shimano's electronic shifting. Both models are available in two new colour variants: Gloss Purple Smoke/Spring Green and Matte Carbon/Purple Sunset Chameleon. As with the Vala, a five-figure sum has to be paid for the Bullit. This means that for most fans, the e-MTB will probably remain more of a dream bike.

Santa Cruz Bullit X0 AXS RSV

  • Weight: 21.5 kg (manufacturer's specification)
  • Frame: CC Carbon, 170 mm, MX
  • Fork: Fox 38 Factory, Grip X2, 170 mm
  • Damper: Fox Float X2 Factory
  • Drive: SRAM X0 AXS wired
  • Brakes: SRAM Maven SLV, 200mm front/rear, 6-piston
  • Seat post: OneUp V3
  • Impellers: RSV 30|HD, 30|DH Carbon / DT Swiss 350 DEG Hybrid DF
  • Front tyres: Maxxis Assegai 29x2.5 3C MG DD
  • Rear tyres: Maxxis DHRII 27.5x2.5 3C MT DD
  • Price: 11,699 Euro

Santa Cruz Bullit XT Di2 Podium Coil RSV

  • Weight: 22.6 kg (manufacturer's specification)
  • Frame: CC Carbon, 170 mm, MX
  • Fork: Fox Podium Factory, Grip X2, 170 mm
  • Damper: Fox DHX2 Factory
  • Drive: Shimano XT Di2 wired
  • Brakes: SRAM Maven SLV, 200mm front/rear, 6-piston
  • Seat post: OneUp V3
  • Impellers: RSV 30|HD, 30|DH Carbon / DT Swiss 350 DEG Hybrid DF
  • Front tyres: Maxxis Assegai 29x2.5 3C MG DD
  • Rear tyres: Maxxis DHRII 27.5x2.5 3C MT DD
  • Price: 11,999 Euro
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Lukas Niebuhr

Lukas Niebuhr

Working student

Lukas Niebuhr was born in Bielefeld, is studying for a Master's degree in Sport, Media and Communication Research at the German Sport University Cologne and works as a student trainee in the online editorial team for BIKE and TOUR. He enjoys gravel biking in Cologne and prefers to spend his holidays ski touring or riding his (e-)MTB in the mountains.

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