Total Weight:
54.6 lbs (24.76 kg)
Battery Weight:
7.7 lbs (3.49 kg)
Motor Weight:
6.3 lbs (2.85 kg)
Frame Material:
6061 Aluminium Alloy
Frame Sizes:
17.71 in (44.98 cm)19.68 in (49.98 cm)21.65 in (54.99 cm)Geometry Measurements:
Medium 50cm: 19.75" Seat Tube, 23" Reach, 23.5" Stand Over Height for Mid-Step and 30.5" Stand Over Height for High Step, 34.25" Minimum Saddle Height, 27.25" Width, 73.25" Length
Frame Types:
Mid-Step, High-Step
Frame Colors:
Matt Black with Gloss Black Accents
Frame Fork Details:
Rigid Aluminum Alloy, 100mm Hub Spacing, 9mm Axle with Quick Release Skewer
Frame Rear Details:
142mm Hub Spacing, 9mm Axle with Quick Release Skewer
Attachment Points:
Two Bottle Cage Bosses, Rear Rack Bosses, Fender Bosses
Gearing Details:
10
Speed 1x10 Shimano RD-M6000-GS Derailleur with Clutch, Shimano CS-HG500-10 11-42 Tooth CassetteShifter Details:
Shimano SL-M6000 Deore Triggers on Right (Two-Way High, Three-Shift Low)
Cranks:
FSA, Aluminum Alloy, 170mm Crank Arms, 44 Tooth Narrow Wide Chainring with FSA Alloy Guard
Pedals:
Wellgo C-211 Resin Platform
Headset:
Chin Haur CH-6201TBW, Internal, Sealed Bearings, Tapered 1-1/8" to 1-1/2"
Stem:
BULLS Branded, Aluminum Alloy, 90mm or 100mm Length, 7° Rise, Two 10mm Spacers, One 5mm Spacer, 31.8mm Clamp Diameter
Handlebar:
BULLS Branded, Aluminum Alloy, Flat, 660mm or 680mm Width, 5° Bend, 31.8mm Bore
Brake Details:
Shimano BR-MT200 Hydraulic Disc with 180mm Front Rotor and 160mm Back Rotor, 6-Bolt Type, Shimano Three-Finger Levers with Adjustable Reach
Grips:
Velo VLG-1551, Ergonomic, Pure Leather, Stitched, Locking
Saddle:
Velo VL-6397, Pure Leather
Seat Post:
BULLS Aluminum Alloy, 2-Bolt Clamp
Seat Post Length:
350 mm
Seat Post Diameter:
31.6 mm
Rims:
BULLS DDM-2 STYX 2828, Aluminum Alloy, Double Wall, 30mm Outer Width, 32 Hole
Spokes:
Stainless Steel, 14 Gauge Front, 13 Gauge Rear, Black with Nipples
Tire Brand:
Schwalbe Big Ben, 28" x 2.0" 50-622
Wheel Sizes:
28 in (71.12cm)Tire Details:
35 to 70 PSI, 2.5 to 5.0 BAR, K-Guard 3, Reflective Sidewall Stripe
Tube Details:
Presta Valve
Accessories:
Clear Plastic Sticker Slap Guard, HORN Catena 17 Plastic Chain Cover, Sunny Wheel Aluminum Alloy Fenders (60mm Width), Standwell SW-CA513 Aluminum Alloy Rear Rack, Supernova V521S Integrated Headlight (205 Lumens), Supernova E3 Integrated Rear Light (3 LED)
Other:
Locking Removable Downtube-Integrated Battery Pack, 1.7lb 4 Amp Charger, Maximum Cadence > 120 RPM Motor Support, ABUS Locking Core (Keyed-Alike Code Card)
Scramjett
5 years agoHi Court. Great review as always. I haven’t commented here before, but I’ve been reading and watching your reviews for about 6 months now.
I have to admit that I was leaning towards the Bulls Grinder Evo until I saw this. Now I’m not sure if this or the Grinder would be best. I love the 1:1 gear ratio on the Urban’s chain ring, but was disappointed over the lack of suspension. I think that, as I get older, I’m really going to start needing that front fork suspension, especially after my recent shoulder dislocation. But I’m not jazzed by the 2.5:1 gear ratio on the Grinder, particularly after you mentioned the drag effects. It makes me think of the early ebikes (including the Giant I used to ride over 12 years ago) that were a real PITA to ride after the battery died.
My commute is about 10 – 12 miles (depending on which route I take) of roads that vary from smooth, to rough pavement all the way to riddled with potholes. If I had smooth road or cycle tracks, it would be a no brainer and I’d probably go for the Urban. However, because of the pavement issues and the fact that my ride is mostly a north/south ride with stiff northerly winter winds and summer “delta breezes” from the west or southwest, the Grinder’s drops and suspension look pretty good. But that dang chain ring ratio!
Any thoughts that might help me decide one way or the other would be greatly appreciated!
ReplyCourt
5 years agoHowdy! I can see and understand the trade-off you’re considering here and the issues are ones that I care about as well. Personally, I always err on the side of comfort and suspension. Even going so far as to get suspension seat posts or go full suspension! It costs more, but the bikes just feel amazing and I find that I ride more often and feel comfortable going faster. One of my favorite BULLS models to date is the ICONIC EVO which has been updated for 2020 in the US. Sure, many of the Gen 3 Bosch motors have that little bit of drag, and it does make a small difference if you run out of battery… but that’s a big iff these days, given that mid-drive motors are so efficient, that the Bosch charger is so compact and lightweight (you can bring it with you for emergencies) and that the 500+ watt hour batteries seem to get 25 miles at the very minimum… up to 60 or even 100 miles if the terrain is flat and you’re using lower levels of assist. Frankly, I think that any of the bikes you’re looking at could work great, but it’s difficult and expensive to add suspension later, so I always focus on that first ;)
ReplyScramjett
5 years agoThanks for you feedback! Yes, I was starting to lean more towards the Grinder again when you pointed out that the range is a lot better these days. Then I discovered the Haibike SDURO Trekking S 9.0 and the Juiced CrossCurrent X. Now I’m back to undecided but leaning towards the Juiced because of it’s really good price point. Neither have the drops I was looking for but both are very well equipped and the throttle on the Juiced is an unexpected bonus. Some of the quality issues and user complaints I’ve read on the EBR forums give me pause though. Is it true what I’ve read that Juiced arrives “mostly complete” but with “some assembly required?” If it’s just adding tires and a few other components, then I don’t think that’s a big deal.
Decisions decisions. Anyway, thanks again for the response!
Rodney Kehrer
5 years agoHello, having had the advantage to speak with the factory representatives. I am curious to know being that this model is still in the pre-order status how willing is the company to work with the customer in customizing the bike. I am wanting to add a front suspension fork to this model, switch the handle bars out from the Lacuba Evo lite, and as well as adding the Bosch Kiox to the display. From what I have found in the written information that things should interchange over from one model to another. Any help with information or contacts who I could could speak to would be most helpful. Thank Rodney!
ReplyCourt
5 years agoHi Rodney! Perhaps BULLS would be able to do some customizing, but I can’t speak directly for them. It might cost a bit extra to switch displays, but there are also many ebike shops that are willing to do this (as well as switch forks, handlebars, etc.) and one that I know if is Propel Bikes in Long Beach, California. Anyway, here’s the BULLS site where you should be able to get more info. Good luck!
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