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mountain bikes: Test: Bulls Crossbike 1 - A faithful everyday companion

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Test: The Bulls Crossbike 1 is the perfect everyday companion thanks to its solid equipment and comfortable seating position. Whether as a commuter bike, a sporty training bike or for relaxed tours in your free time, with the Bulls Crossbike 1 you always have the right set of wheels at the start. 

Bulls Crossbike 1 – The frame

The high-quality 7005 Tig Welding aluminum frame of the Bulls Crossbike 1 makes a great first impression thanks to the best workmanship. This is already confirmed on the first few meters of the test ride, because the cross bike not only feels great, but also rides like it. The aluminum frame gives a stable and robust impression. The frame geometry is kept quite comfortable in order to be able to be unrestricted and relaxed on the road. Especially the rather short top tube in connection with the relatively high head tube and additional spacers ease the seating position enormously. Anyone who likes it a little sportier should consider removing the spacers under the handlebars. For racers and all those who would like to become one, we still recommend a somewhat sportier model from the huge Bulls range.

Bulls Crossbike 1 – The equipment

The equipment on the Bulls Crossbike 1 is also impressive. It is shifted with a Shimano Altus, which does a solid job and can convince with its longevity. The SR Suntour suspension fork with 75mm of travel absorbs rough bumps well and still behaves calmly. The hydraulic disc brakes on the Bulls Crossbike 1 make everyday use perfect. No matter the conditions, you are always safe on the road. The CST tires also offer a good grip on asphalt and gravel. If you want to venture into the forest, you should be a little more careful, as the trekking-like tires quickly reach their limits on damp forest soil.

A small highlight on the Bulls Crossbike 1 are the in-house Monkey-Link attachments. The front and rear lights are easy to attach, can be removed with a flick of the wrist and ensure good visibility, especially in the dark season. The Monkey-Link bottle cage offers easy handling thanks to the magnetic mechanism.

 

Bulls Crossbike 1 - full speed in everyday life

If you take a closer look at the Bulls Crossbike 1, it quickly becomes clear that suitability for everyday use is very important. Starting with the frame geometry, which offers a good compromise between comfort and sportiness, through to the solid equipment for a wide range of uses, the cross bike skilfully combines off-road properties with road suitability. The seating position is initially very upright, which is due to the relatively high head tube and the many spacers, which can be removed to make the seat a little more sporty. Even if the high head tube is very comfortable on quiet passages, it still seems a bit sluggish here and there, especially off-road, despite the short top tube. Of course, this benefits the smooth running, which gives the driver a lot of security on the way. The equipment on the Bulls Crossbike 1 has been chosen appropriately and tailored to the wide range of applications. There is nothing to complain about in terms of shifting performance and the parts make a very robust impression. The tires also go well with the all-round capabilities of the Crossbike 1, as they have good grip off-road and yet low rolling resistance on the road. If you really want to indulge in off-road fun, however, you should use tires with a little more volume in order to have enough safety. For additional suitability for everyday use there is the possibility to mount mudguards, side stands and even a luggage rack.

Conclusion: Bulls Crossbike 1

Pro

  • Balanced geometry
  • everyday practicality
  • Wide range of applications
  • Excellent value for money

Contrary to

  • Slightly sluggish due to the high head tube

Facts

frame materialAluminium
 Price599 Euros
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The Bulls Crossbike 1 in the Velomotion bicycle market
Thanks to its balanced geometry and solid equipment, the Bulls Crossbike 1 offers an everyday bike for a wide range of uses. The excellent price-performance ratio is particularly impressive at 599 euros.
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More than Florian Nowak

Florian Nowak is a professional cyclist at the EuropeTour level and has competed in many international races. At the German championship in 2017, he was the best non-WorldTour professional in 7th place and was therefore able to recommend himself for the Tour de L'Avenir and the World Championships. But he doesn't just feel comfortable on the racing bike, he's also always drawn to off-road terrain. In addition to sport, he works on his second mainstay and has completed his business administration studies at the LMU Munich.