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New all-rounders from Bulls!

Max Fuchs

 · 03.09.2020

New all-rounders from Bulls!Photo: Max Fuchs
New all-rounders from Bulls!
750 watt hours, under 21 kilos! With the new Sonic models with Shimano EP8, Bulls wants to cause a stir on the e-MTB market in 2021. Enduro or all-mountain? Bulls has both variants on offer.

It was only a year ago that Bulls presented its new, extensive Sonic family to us. Even then, the four models covered a huge range of applications. A hardtail (29-inch or 27.5-inch - 120 millimetres), trail full (29-inch - 120 millimetres), all-mountain (wheel mix 29-inch front, 27.5 rear - 150 millimetres) and an enduro (wheel mix 29-inch front, 27.5 rear - 180 millimetres). The models for the 2021 model year perfectly complement the existing fleet. With 140 millimetres of suspension travel, a full carbon frame and 29-inch wheels, the Sonic EVO AMS bridges the gap between trail-fully and all-mountain - the all-rounder among Bulls' E-MTBs, so to speak. But that's not all! The product managers have also added a minimalist enduro bike with 160 millimetres of travel and 29-inch wheels - the Sonic EVO ENS. And the price? Extremely attractive! The entry-level Sonic EVO AMS 1 Carbon model is available for 4999 euros. The enduro version starts at 5799 euros.

The right price-performance ratio! The entry-level model Sonic EVO AMS 1 Carbon offers a lot of E-MTB for little money. It starts at 4999 euros.Photo: Max Fuchs The right price-performance ratio! The entry-level model Sonic EVO AMS 1 Carbon offers a lot of E-MTB for little money. It starts at 4999 euros. Braking made easy! All E-MTBs from the Sonic family come with four-piston brakes.Photo: Max Fuchs Braking made easy! All E-MTBs from the Sonic family come with four-piston brakes. The AMS flattens the trail with 140 millimetres of suspension travel. Bulls equips the ENS platform with 160 millimetres for tough enduro use.Photo: Max Fuchs The AMS flattens the trail with 140 millimetres of suspension travel. Bulls equips the ENS platform with 160 millimetres for tough enduro use.


The facts about the Bulls Sonic EVO AMS Carbon

  • Shimano EP8 motor
  • Intube battery with 750 watt hours
  • 29 inch wheels
  • 140 millimetre spring travel
  • Full carbon frame
  • three models from 4999 euros to 8799 euros
  • Weight: 20.4 kg (top model Sonic EVO AMSL, manufacturer's specification)
  • Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL


The facts about the Bulls Sonic EVO ENS Carbon

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  • Shimano EP8 motor
  • Intube battery with 750 watt hours
  • 29 inch wheels
  • 160 millimetres spring travel
  • Full carbon frame
  • two models for 5799 euros and 6799 euros respectively
  • Weight: not yet specified
  • Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL
All models roll on 30 millimetre wide rims for plenty of traction.Photo: Max Fuchs All models roll on 30 millimetre wide rims for plenty of traction.
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Beautifully shaped! The chain stay moulds itself almost seamlessly to the bottom bracket area.Photo: Max Fuchs Beautifully shaped! The chain stay moulds itself almost seamlessly to the bottom bracket area.

The drivetrain on the new Bulls Sonic AMS / ENS

Despite different equipment variants and suspension travel, the Sonic clique for 2021 has one thing in common. The motor. The completely newly developed carbon E-Power chassis houses the new Shimano EP8. The newcomer feeds the energy required to deliver 85 Newton metres of maximum torque to the trail from an Intube battery with a capacity of 750 watt hours.

The Intube battery delivers 750 watt hours. The special feature: It is removed from the top of the down tube.Photo: Max Fuchs The Intube battery delivers 750 watt hours. The special feature: It is removed from the top of the down tube. All models rely on the new EP8 motor from Shimano.Photo: Max Fuchs All models rely on the new EP8 motor from Shimano.

The Bulls Sonic S models in detail

We already know the thicker steerer tube from 1.8 to 1 1/8 inches (standard is 1.5 to 1 1/8 inches) from last year. The latest addition from Bulls should also benefit from the increased stiffness in the head tube and better steering precision. Of course, integration is not neglected either: all cables run neatly inside the carbon frame. Some of the electric cables even run through the stem. On top of this, a dropper post from Eightpins on both AMS top models provides plenty of legroom downhill.

Neatly integrated! The electric cables run from the Shimano display directly into the stem, creating a particularly tidy control centre.Photo: Max Fuchs Neatly integrated! The electric cables run from the Shimano display directly into the stem, creating a particularly tidy control centre. In the new model year, the Sonic eMTBs also benefit from the wider head tube standard from 1.8 to 11/8 inches.Photo: Max Fuchs In the new model year, the Sonic eMTBs also benefit from the wider head tube standard from 1.8 to 11/8 inches.

The geometry of the new Bulls Sonic S models

In terms of geometry, Bulls has focussed on a modern design. The steering angle is slack at 66 degrees for the AMS version. In contrast, the 66 degrees on the ENS seems rather restrained. A value that would otherwise also look good on a racy trail bike. At 470 millimetres (AMS) and 460 millimetres (ENS) for size L, the reach is in the modern average range. The relatively long chainstays (450 / 451 mm) should give the bike good climbing ability.

The geometry data of the Bulls Sonic EVO AMS.Photo: Hersteller The geometry data of the Bulls Sonic EVO AMS. The geometry data of the Bulls Sonic EVO ENS.Photo: Hersteller The geometry data of the Bulls Sonic EVO ENS.

Models and prices


Bulls Sonic EVO AMS 1 Carbon

  • Suspension fork: Rockshox 35 Gold 140 millimetres
  • Shock: Rockshox Deluxe Select+ RL
  • Gear system: Shimano XT
  • Wheels: Shimano WH-MT620, 30mm
  • Brakes: Shimano BR-M6120, four-piston brake
  • Price: 4999 Euro
The EVO AMS 1 Carbon is the entry-level model in the Sonic line-up for 4999 euros.Photo: Hersteller The EVO AMS 1 Carbon is the entry-level model in the Sonic line-up for 4999 euros.


Bulls Sonic EVO AMS 2 Carbon

  • Suspension fork: Rockshox Lyrik Select 140 millimetres
  • Shock: Rockshox Deluxe Select+ RL
  • Gear system: Shimano XT
  • Wheels: DT Swiss H1900, 30mm
  • Brakes: Shimano XT, four-piston brake
  • Price: 5999 Euro
The mid-range model AMS 2 Carbon costs 5999 euros.Photo: Hersteller The mid-range model AMS 2 Carbon costs 5999 euros.


Bulls Sonic EVO AMSL Carbon

  • Suspension fork: Rockshox Lyrik Ultimate 140mm
  • Shock: Rockshox Deluxe Select+ RL
  • Gear system: Shimano XTR
  • Wheels: DT Swiss XCM 1501 Carbon, 30mm
  • Brakes: Shimano XTR, four-piston brake
  • Weight: 20.4 kilos (manufacturer's specification)
  • Price: 8799 Euro
The Bulls Sonic EVO AMSL for 8799 euros.Photo: Hersteller The Bulls Sonic EVO AMSL for 8799 euros.


Bulls Sonic EVO ENS 1 Carbon

  • Suspension fork: Rockshox Lyrik Select RC 160 millimetres
  • Shock: Rockshox Super Deluxe Select+ RL
  • Gear system: Shimano XT
  • Wheels: Shimano WH-MT620, 30mm
  • Brakes: Shimano BR-M6120, four-piston brake
  • Price: 5799 Euro
Bulls is charging 5799 euros for the more affordable Sonic EVO ENS 1 Carbon.Photo: Hersteller Bulls is charging 5799 euros for the more affordable Sonic EVO ENS 1 Carbon.


Bulls Sonic EVO ENS 2 Carbon

  • Suspension fork: Rockshox Lyrik Ultimate RCT3 160 millimetres
  • Shock: Rockshox Super Deluxe Select+ RL
  • Gear system: Shimano XT
  • Wheels: Shimano WH-MT620, 30mm
  • Brakes: Shimano XT, four-piston brake
  • Price: 6799 Euro
The top-of-the-range Enduro model is available for 6799 euros.Photo: Hersteller The top-of-the-range Enduro model is available for 6799 euros.
Max Fuchs

Max Fuchs

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Max Fuchs hat seine ersten Mountainbike-Kilometer bereits mit drei Jahren gesammelt. Zunächst Hobby-Rennfahrer und Worldcup-Fotograf im Cross-Country-Zirkus, jetzt Testredakteur und Fotograf bei BIKE. Sein Herz schlägt für Enduros und abfahrtsstarke Trailbikes – gern auch mit Motor. Bei der Streckenwahl gilt: je steiler und technischer, desto besser.

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