2023 Santa Cruz Bullit S vs 2025 Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL 2 Comp
The S3 is the Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL 2 Comp size closest to your M Santa Cruz Bullit S. 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 S in M, the Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL 2 Comp in S3 places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 10 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 20 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +10 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +20 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Santa Cruz Bullit S, MSpecialized Turbo Kenevo SL 2 Comp, S3Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Santa Cruz Bullit S M | Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL 2 Comp S3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 450 | 460mm | +10 mm |
| Stack | 621 | 626mm | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64 | 63.5° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 77.2 | 76° | −1.2° |
| Effective top tube | 591.3 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 449 | 447.3mm | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1238.5 | 1258mm | +20 mm |
| BB height | 348 | 350mm | +2 mm |
| Standover | 748 | 802mm | +54 mm |
| Seat tube length | 405 | 420mm | +15 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 115mm | +15 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 25mm |
Differences are the Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL 2 Comp minus the Santa Cruz Bullit S. Full charts: 2023 Santa Cruz Bullit S, 2025 Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL 2 Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Santa Cruz Bullit SSpecialized 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 SS | Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL 2 CompComp |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 38 Float Performance | RockShox Zeb Select |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ | RockShox Super Deluxe Select |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle Single Click | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM S1000 Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Chain | SRAM GX 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 | DT Swiss 370 | not listed |
| Rim | Race Face ARC HD 30 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Code R | SRAM Maven Bronze |
| Rotor | Avid Centerline | not listed |
| Handlebar | Santa Cruz e35 Carbon Bar | not listed |
| Stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3 | not listed |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 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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