Shimano's Ultegra groupset, Schwalbe's top Ultremo ZX tyres, Aksium wheels - the Bulls equipment for € 1,499 is impressive. The new smooth-welded aluminium frame, in which the left-hand chainstay is significantly thicker than the drive-side one, allows a comparatively upright riding position. Thanks to the relatively long wheelbase, the extremely stable Bulls also runs straight ahead unwaveringly. With this set-up, the model is aimed at sporty touring riders, who should also appreciate the fact that the frame and fork leave room for tyres up to 28 millimetres wide. The rather simple add-on parts somewhat dampen the quality impression of the bike; at least the aluminium seat post from FSA has a solid seat clamp and a scale that makes adjustment easier.
Price 1,499 Euro
Weight 8.2 kilos
Available in specialised shops
Reference/Info www.bulls.de
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 1,615/419/78 grammes
Frame sizes*** 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60 cm
Seat/steering angle 74°/73°
Seat/top tube/head tube 580/565/190 mm plus 14 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 1,010/55 mm
Stack/Reach/STR**** 584/393 mm/1.49
EQUIPMENT
Steering bearing FSA, top 1-1/8, bottom 1-1/2 inch
Brakes/gears/bottom bracket Shimano Ultegra (50/34 t., press-fit)
Wheels/tyres Mavic Aksium/Schwalbe Ultremo ZX
Handlebar/stem FSA Energy/FSA Gossamer
Saddle/post Styx Road/FSA Energy (27.2 mm)
*The frame set accounts for 40 % of the overall grade, the equipment for 60 %. The grades are calculated with all decimal places up to the final grade; however, for the sake of clarity, all grades are given with rounded decimal places.
**Weighed weights.
***Manufacturer's specification, test size bold.
****Stack/Reach: projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the head tube; STR (Stack to Reach): 1.36 means an extremely race-like riding position, 1.60 an extremely comfortable riding position. A typical sporty position is in the range of 1.44 to 1.49.
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