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2023 Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL vs 2024 Santa Cruz Bullit

The M is the Santa Cruz Bullit size closest to your S3 Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL. 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 Santa Cruz Bullit

Compared with the Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL in S3, the Santa Cruz Bullit in M places the top of the head tube 5 mm lower and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 19 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−5 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−10 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−20 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+2 mm
About the same

The two frames

2023 Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL (S3) and 2024 Santa Cruz Bullit (M), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Santa Cruz Bullit is the colored outline on top.J 1258

Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL, S3Santa Cruz Bullit, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Turbo Kenevo SL S3Santa Cruz Bullit MDifference
Reach460mm450−10 mm
Stack626mm621−5 mm
Head tube angle63.5°64°+0.5°
Seat tube angle76°77.2°+1.2°
Chainstay length447.3mm449+2 mm
Wheelbase1258mm1238.5−20 mm
BB drop25mm25.5/6.5
BB height350mm348−2 mm
Standover802mm748−54 mm
Seat tube length420mm405−15 mm
Head tube length115mm100−15 mm
Effective top tubenot listed591.3

Differences are the Santa Cruz Bullit minus the Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL. Full charts: 2023 Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL, 2024 Santa Cruz Bullit.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Turbo Kenevo SLSanta Cruz Bullit

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSpecialized Turbo Kenevo SLS-Works SL 2Santa Cruz BullitGX AXS
ForkFox FactoryRockShox Zeb Select+
Rear shockFox Float X2 FactoryRockShox Super Deluxe Select+
ShifterSRAM Pod ControllerSRAM Pod Controller
DerailleurSRAM XX Eagle TransmissionSRAM GX Eagle Transmission
CassetteSRAM XX Eagle TransmissionSRAM GX Eagle Transmission
ChainSRAM XX Eagle TransmissionSRAM GX Eagle Transmission
CranksetSRAM Dub interfaceShimano EM900 HollowTech Crank Arms
BatterySpecialized SL1-320not listed
WheelsetRoval Traverse SL 29not listed
TireSpecialized Butcher, Specialized EliminatorMaxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II
HubRoval Traverse SLe*thirteen SL E-Spec
RimRoval Traverse SL 29Race Face ARC HD 30
BrakeSRAM Code Stealth UltimateSRAM Code Stealth Bronze
HandlebarRoval Traverse SLSanta Cruz eCarbon
StemSpecialized DeityBurgtec Enduro MK3
GripsSpecialized Deity Gripsnot listed
SeatpostRockShox Reverb AXSnot listed
SaddleSpecialized BridgeWTB Silverado Medium
Motornot listedShimano Drive Unit DU-EP801
Rotornot listedSRAM HS2
Headsetnot listedCane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
Dropper postnot listedOneUp Components V2 Dropper Post

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