2023 Santa Cruz Bullit R vs 2025 Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL 2 Comp
The S5 is the Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL 2 Comp size closest to your XXL Santa Cruz Bullit R. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL 2 Comp
Compared with the Santa Cruz Bullit R in XXL, the Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL 2 Comp in S5 places the top of the head tube 26 mm lower and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −26 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −12 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Santa Cruz Bullit R, XXLSpecialized Turbo Kenevo SL 2 Comp, S5Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Santa Cruz Bullit R XXL | Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL 2 Comp S5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 515 | 510mm | −5 mm |
| Stack | 670.4 | 644mm | −26 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64 | 63.5° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.8 | 76° | −0.8° |
| Effective top tube | 672.1 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 449 | 447mm | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1327.7 | 1316mm | −12 mm |
| BB height | 348 | 350mm | +2 mm |
| Standover | 745 | 779mm | +34 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500 | 465mm | −35 mm |
| Head tube length | 155 | 135mm | −20 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 25mm |
Differences are the Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL 2 Comp minus the Santa Cruz Bullit R. Full charts: 2023 Santa Cruz Bullit R, 2025 Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL 2 Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Santa Cruz Bullit RSpecialized Turbo Kenevo SL 2 Comp
Each bike is ranked against the other trail bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Santa Cruz Bullit RR | Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL 2 CompComp |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Zeb R | RockShox Zeb Select |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select | RockShox Super Deluxe Select |
| Shifter | SRAM NX | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM S1000 Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | Shimano EM600 Crank Arms | SRAM S2/S3 |
| Motor | Shimano Drive Unit DU-EP800 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II | Specialized Butcher |
| Hub | SRAM MTH 716, SRAM MTH 746 | not listed |
| Rim | WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM G2 RE | SRAM Maven Bronze |
| Rotor | Avid Centerline | not listed |
| Handlebar | e*thirteen TRS | not listed |
| Headset | Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset | not listed |
| Dropper post | SDG Tellis Dropper | not listed |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Medium CroMo | Specialized Bridge |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Transmission |
| Pedals | not listed | Specialized PROVIDED BY |
| Battery | not listed | Specialized SL1-320 |
| Seatpost | not listed | X-Fusion Manic |
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