Bulls Machete RX 1
Model: Machete RX 1
Model year: 2026
Category: Gravel
Frame material: Carbon
Weight: 10.59 kg
Wheel size: 28"/622mm
Verdict on the Machete RX 1 test
Overall, the Machete RX 1 looks less like an inexpensively equipped race gravel bike and more like an all-rounder suitable for touring, which is relatively common in this price range. At 10.6 kilograms, the Bulls is also quite heavy for its price range. In addition, the riding position is comparatively comfortable and the gearing is suitable for touring, but coarse.
Test result
| Property | Weighting | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Lab | 75% | 3,0 |
| Complete bike weight | 25% | 4,7 |
| Rear comfort | 20% | 2,3 |
| Front comfort | 10% | 3,0 |
| Acceleration | 10% | 1,0 |
| Ride stability | 10% | 2,0 |
| Equipment | 25% | 1,6 |
| Brakes | 5% | 2,0 |
| Shifting | 5% | 2,0 |
| Tires | 5% | 2,0 |
| Paint | 5% | 1,0 |
| Maintenance / Adjustments | 5% | 1,0 |
| Final grade | 2,6 |
Strengths and weaknesses
| Complete bike weight | 10590 g |
| Ride stability | 7,85 N/mm |
| Rear comfort | 159,62 N/mm |
| Front comfort | 109,16 N/mm |
| Sprint / BB stiffness | 62,18 N/mm |
Geometry - measurements overview
H
G
F
D
E
A
J
I
C
B
K
L
54cm
| A - Head tube length | 180 mm |
| B - Seat tube length | 535 mm |
| C - Wheelbase | 1045 mm |
| D - Top tube length | 578 mm |
| E - Stack | 599 mm |
| F - Stack+ | 680 mm |
| G - Reach | 402 mm |
| H - Reach+ | 580 mm |
| I - Seat angle | 74 ° |
| J - Head angle | 72 ° |
| K - STR | 1.49 |
| L - STR+ | 1.17 |
Area of application
Tour
10
Wettkampf
Sitting position
upright
20
stretched
0
33
66
100
Tests & Reviews
Equipment
| Rear brakes | Shimano GRX ST-RX610/BR-RX410 |
| Front brakes | Shimano GRX ST-RX610/BR-RX410 |
| Brakes | Shimano GRX BR-RX410 |
| Front brake disc | 160 |
| Rear brake disc | 160 |
| Drivetrain | SHIMANO GRX RD-RX822 |
| Shift levers | SHIMANO GRX ST-RX610 |
| Fork | Machete RX Carbon |
| Crankset | SHIMANO GRX FC-RX610 |
| Sprocket | SHIMANO Deore CS-M6100-12 |
| Drive type | Chain |
| Handlebar | Bulls Road S |
| Stem | Bulls GRi stem CCS Slot Mount ready |
| Saddle | BULLS Sportive Ergo |
| Seatpost | Bulls aluminium |
| Wheel size | 28"/622mm |
| Front tire | Schwalbe G-One RX TLR 45-622 |
| Rear tire | Schwalbe G-One RX TLR 45-622 |