Bulls Pulsar 1

Pulsar 1
Model: Pulsar 1
Model year: 2023
Price: 549,00 €
Category: Hardtail
Permissible total weight: 125 kg

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The "Pulsar 1" model from the "Bulls" brand, released in 2023, is a versatile and robust bicycle that stands out for its solid build quality and excellent value for money. Priced at 549 EUR, the Pulsar 1 offers an attractive option for beginners and leisure cyclists.

The bike’s frame is made from 6061 aluminium, which ensures a good balance between stability and weight. The maximum load capacity is 125 kg, providing ample space for the rider and additional luggage.

Braking performance is provided by TEKTRO brakes, which operate reliably and effectively. The gear system consists of a SHIMANO Tourney RD-TY200 with a total of 18 gears, controlled via the SHIMANO SL-RS36 Revoshift shift lever. The front derailleur is a SHIMANO Tourney FD-TY500, which ensures precise and smooth gear changes.

The fork is an SR SUNTOUR M3010 with 63 mm of travel, which effectively absorbs bumps on rough terrain, thus providing additional comfort. The pedals are by BULLS and offer good grip. The crankset consists of a STYX 42/34/24T, and the cassette is a SHIMANO MF-TZ500-6 with a range of 14–28T. The drivetrain is powered by a KMC Z-6 chain.

The handlebars are MTB riser bars, which, together with the Sport Grip grips, ensure a comfortable hand position. The Ahead stem and the FSA TH-848T headset complete the bike’s steering system. The rims are DBM-2, which, in combination with the STYX Ace of Pace 57-559 tyres, provide good traction and stability. The hubs feature a 10 mm axle, offering additional robustness.

The saddle is a BULLS Sportive Comfort, which, together with the aluminium seatpost, ensures a comfortable riding position, even on longer rides. Overall, the Pulsar 1 from Bulls offers a well-thought-out specification that is suitable for both everyday use and occasional off-road adventures.

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Test result

PropertyWeightingGrade
Riding behavior45%3,8
Uphill riding behavior15%3,5
Downhill riding behavior12%3,5
Downhill suspension (fork + shock)10%4,8
Lab30%4,0
Weight without pedals12%5,5
Seating comfort12%3,0
Wheel inertia6%3,0
Equipment20%1,6
Usability / Added value5%3,3
Quality / Craftsmanship5%2,8
Bottle cage volume5%0,5
Final grade 3,4

Strengths and weaknesses

UphillPropulsionEquipmentDownhillPlayfulness

Radar chart rating: Uphill, Playfulness and Downhill refer to riding behavior. The larger the value, the better the suitability. Equipment refers to the quality of components. Propulsion: Total weight and wheel inertia.

Wheel inertia3.601 kg/cm²

Wheel inertia: BIKE measurement. The lower the value, the better the acceleration.

Equipment

BrakesTEKTRO
Frame6061 Aluminium
DrivetrainSHIMANO Tourney RD-TY200
Shift leversSHIMANO SL-RS36 Revoshift
Front derailleurSHIMANO Tourney FD-TY500
Number of gears18
ForkSR SUNTOUR M3010
Fork travel (mm)63
CranksetSTYX 42/34/24T
SprocketSHIMANO MF-TZ500-6, 14–28T
DriveKMC, Z-6
HeadsetFSA TH-848T
HandlebarMTB riser handlebars
GripsSport Grip
StemAhead stem
SaddleBULLS Sporty Comfort
SeatpostAluminium
RimsDBM-2
TiresSTYX Ace of Pace 57-559
PedalsBULLS pedals