Product news Bulls 2019: Velomotion visited the ZEG in-house exhibition, the annual BikeShow in Cologne. We were amazed at the multitude of innovations Bulls has to offer for the 2019 model year in terms of e-bikes, road bikes, city bikes and mountain bikes. We present you the most important innovations and first information about our highlights at a glance.
Bulls Black Adder Team 29: 1×12 race hardtail
The fast off-roader with brand new Shimano technology weighs less than ten kilos: the high-end XTR group with a new twelve-speed cassette is installed, which offers the perfect balance of durability and weight with small steel, medium-sized titanium and large aluminum cogs. Tailored for racing with a remote suspension fork from Fox and an aggressive seating position, the Blackadder rolls on 29er tubeless tires from Schwalbe (€4.999)
Bulls Bushtail 29: Inexpensive driving fun
The Bushtail is designed as a solid all-rounder (€699,95), which impresses with 29-inch wheels and a comfortable sitting position on brisk tours as well as in everyday urban life. With disc brakes and 3×8 gears, the bike has everything you need; In addition, there is the innovative "Monkey Link" lighting system, in which the spotlight and rear light can be pushed in elegantly and practically on the stem or seat clamp. A "Monkey Link" drinking bottle can also be attached using the innovative magnetic closure.
Bulls Copperhead 3 S: Race-ready aluminum bike
The inexpensive aluminum hardtail (€1.399) with a Shimano XT drive in a 2×11 configuration and a long-travel Fox 32 Float fork is aimed at ambitious off-roaders and racers. The "Smooth weld" frame is very tidy with smooth tube transitions and internal cables and lines; The magnetically attached "Monkey Link" lighting system is practical in everyday use. At 12,7 kilos, the bike is extremely light for its price range; the 27,5-inch wheels strike the middle between agility and straight-line stability.
Bulls Copperhead Trail 3 RS: Playful off-road
The new trail bike from Bulls is well equipped, offering plenty of flow in the bike park and on narrow paths on 29er tubeless tires (€1.499). A long-travel Fox fork plus a trail-like cockpit is attached to the slim frame; SRAM contributes the innovative 1×12 circuit, which is optimized with high-quality chain guides. Unusual for the price range, Bulls installs a dropper post with a remote lever for optimal adjustment of the seat height on the trail. Maximum riding fun in demanding terrain is guaranteed with this bike.
Bulls Desert Falcon 1 (Shimano 105): Contemporary racing bike
The light carbon racing machine offers everything that is currently in demand in road cycling. Aerodynamically optimized features such as the low seat stays and the integrated clamp for the seat post are striking on the frame; The routing of cables and rear brake line through the down tube is optimally solved. Disc brakes are just as indispensable on modern racing bikes as light, stiff system wheels with smooth-running tubeless tires. With the 2019 Shimano 105 complete group, the bike has a state-of-the-art design; for €1.799 the Desert Falcon is also available with the one class better Ultegra group.
Bulls E-Core EVO EN Di2 27,5+: Enduring trail artist
With an extremely long suspension travel, Shimano motors optimized for trail use and an optional double battery, the E-Core EVO offers flow and riding fun uphill and downhill (€ 6.499). In trail mode, the drive allows fine power dosing; the center of gravity, which is favorable thanks to the mid-motor, is optimized on downhill runs by the lowerable seat post. The Di2 switching electronics allow perfect gear changes in all situations. Long ranges can be achieved with two times 375 watt hours in the down tube.
Bulls E-Stream EVO AM 4 27,5+: Lots of travel and torque
The beefy all-mountain bike with 150 mm travel (€5.499) is in top form with the new Brose mid-engine. The unit, which has been lightened by 500 grams, has an extremely high torque of 90 Nm and is very enduring with a standard 750 watt hours. Shimano XT drive, dropper post and "Monkey Link" lighting complete the robust trail bike, which, thanks to tubeless tires and sensitive Fox chassis, glides safely and quickly over any surface.
Bulls Harrier 1: Quality racer for the price-conscious
Bulls offers a lot of quality for racing bike beginners with the Harrier 1, which is completed with the 1.000 Shimano 2019 for less than 105 euros. The basis for the high-quality components, which have been significantly upgraded both visually and technically, is a light aluminum frame with neatly finished welds and a contemporary full carbon fork; In addition, there is a solid Shimano system wheel set (€999,95) that is aerodynamically optimized with its small number of spokes.
Bulls Iconic Evo TR 2: SUV on two wheels
With the Iconic Evo (€4.399), Bulls is taking into account the fact that many e-MTBs are primarily used for everyday use or on paved roads – the SUV says hello. And so, thanks to mudguards, carrier and lighting, the long-travel fully with a powerful Bosch CX motor becomes a sporty long-distance bike for commuters and exercise riders, who are spoiled with a high level of comfort and safe road holding. Shimano XT drive, 500 watt hour battery and the new Kiox color display from Bosch are part of the Iconic Evo's scope of equipment; The side stand should not be missing as a practical feature of everyday use.
Bulls Lacuba Evo Lite 11: touring fun over long distances
With the high-torque Brose drive, the Bulls trekking bike offers plenty of propulsion; In terms of extended touring pleasure, the bike is equipped with the new Supercore battery in the down tube, which has a capacity of 750 watt hours. The Shimano XT eleven-speed derailleur gears are sporty and easy to shift; Sturdy disc brakes, robust low-friction tires and a high-quality lighting system round off the solid touring bike.
Bulls Six50 Evo AM 4: all-rounder for the rough
150 mm suspension travel, SRAM twelve-speed gears, four-piston disc brakes and "Bosch Performance Line CX" motor with Intube battery: The Six Evo AM 4 is a top-class off-road machine with lots of power uphill and maximum riding fun downhill, where the retractable seat post ensures an optimal center of gravity. The rear triangle kinematics, perfectly tailored to the Bosch motor, allow neutral, sensitive response; the Fox fork is very sensitive thanks to the special coating of the stanchions. The easy-to-read Kiox color display and lights powered by the drive battery round off the off-road all-rounder perfectly.
Bulls Token Lite 24: Lightweight bike for young athletes
The weight-optimized Tokee (€499,95) only weighs around eleven kilos; this allows young pilots to guide the 24-inch bike over the trails with a light hand. The suspension fork, which is not necessary on the children's MTB, is consequently dispensed with. The special frame shape with a low standover height allows for long use; The Tokee is suitable for everyday use thanks to the slots for "Monkey Link" lighting and the option to retrofit mudguards and luggage racks.
Bull's Urban 11S Beltdrive
The elegant touring and everyday bike has everything that demanding frequent riders want - and at an attractive price of 1.599 euros. The high-quality Shimano Alfine 11 with oil-bearing gear is installed; the power is transmitted via a virtually wear-free and maintenance-free toothed belt. The strong Supernova lighting as well as a noble "Brooks Cambium" saddle testify to top-notch equipment all around, while a carrier system for panniers underlines the practical use of the Urban 11 S.
Bull's Wild Flow Evo SL
All records are broken by this super-light carbon full suspension bike, which with the Fazua mid-engine weighs just 15 kilos - and that with 120 mm of travel. Bulls offers high-end components such as the new Shimao XTR drive train with 1×12 gears; other components such as the smooth-running racing tires are only possible with the assembly of the lightweight drive system on the E-MTB. Tuning parts such as Tune carbon posts and full carbon saddles push the weight to the limit and drive the price up to 9.999 euros. In the "RS" variant, the Wild Flow weighs around 18 kilos, but also costs 4.000 euros less.