2025 Santa Cruz Bullit Test and Review - have they done enough to counter its 600wh range?

Santa Cruz Bullit and Vala at Competitive - https://alnk.to/6xM6Z4E Santa Cruz Bullit and other at Jenson USA - https://alnk.to/biuzt4T The Santa Cruz Bullit is a long-travel e-mountain bike with a 170/170 mullet setup, powered by a Bosch CX-5 motor. Key features include its progressive horselink suspension, dialed geometry, and lightweight construction (around 48 lbs without the extender battery). Here's a summary of the pros and cons: Pros: Excellent ride feel and performance, described as "begging you to let off the brakes and go rad" (2:25). Smooth and quiet CX-5 motor with a future upgrade to 100+Nm (5:33). Overbuilt, serviceable bearings for a long lifespan (12:21). Adjustable wheelbase and head angle via flip chips for versatility (12:38). Cons: Limited 600Wh battery range, potentially a concern for heavy riders or long rides (1:41). Extender battery is bulky and looks awkward when mounted (3:32). Charging the extender battery requires charging in series (9:39). Heavy weight with extender (51.8 lbs) (10:58). Overall, the reviewer finds the Bullit to be a highly enjoyable bike, especially if you don't need the extended battery range all the time. He highlights the performance benefits outweighing the drawbacks for many riders (13:51). He also mentions a future roundup comparing the Bullit to other top full-suspension e-bikes, so stay tuned for that! (14:08). 00:00 Santa Cruz Debut 01:12 Bullet First Impressions 03:50 Battery Concerns 06:45 Stellar Ride Quality 08:48 Adjustable Features 10:35 Conclusion