Thanks to a technically very good frame, the "Night Hawk 1" rides better than the favourable components initially suggest. The well-made, voluminous carbon frame is the lightest in the test and wins the frame classification, with press-fit bearings and a tapered head tube, it has modern attributes. In stark contrast to this is the equipment: Shimano's "WH-R500" wheels and the heavy FSA components are among the simplest that the road bike component market has to offer. Conti's "Ultra Sport" tyres roll noticeably heavier than more expensive models and make louder noises than the chain when riding. On the other hand, the "105" brakes and cranks as well as a branded saddle from Fizik have not been spared. In short: a bike with great tuning potential. Unfortunately, the guarantee does not extend beyond the statutory warranty.
Price 1799 Euro
Weight 8.3 kilos
Reference/Info www.bulls.de
Weight frame/fork/headset bearing* 1,120/536/82 g
Frame sizes** 50, 53, 56, 59 cm
Seat/steering angle 73/73°
Seat/top/head tube 528/575/192 mm plus 16 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 1,010/58 mm
Stack/Reach/STR*** 587/398 mm/ 1.47
Equipment
Fork Bulls
Steering bearing FSA top 1-1/8, bottom 1.5 inch
Brakes/gears/bottom bracket Shimano 105 Press Fit (50/34 t.)
Wheels/tyres Shimano WH-R 500/ Conti Ultra Sport (folding)
Handlebar/stem FSA Omega Compact/ FSA OS-190
Saddle/post Fizik Pavé/FSA SL-270 (27.2 mm)
*Weighted weights; **Manufacturer's specification, test size greased; ***Stack/reach: projected vertical/horizontal measurement from centre of bottom bracket to top edge of headset cap; STR (stack to reach): Values from 1.45 to 1.55 indicate a sporty riding position, values below are race-like, above are comfortable
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