2026 Specialized Turbo Levo 4 vs 2024 Santa Cruz Bullit
The XL is the Santa Cruz Bullit size closest to your S5 Specialized Turbo Levo 4. 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 Levo 4 in S5, the Santa Cruz Bullit in XL places the top of the head tube 7 mm higher and 18 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 20 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +7 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −18 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −20 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Turbo Levo 4 numbers we have for size S5 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Turbo Levo 4 S5 | Santa Cruz Bullit XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 513 | 495 | −18 mm |
| Stack | 641 | 648 | +7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.5 | 64° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 77° | |
| Effective top tube | 674 | 644.9 | −29 mm |
| Chainstay length | 451 | 449 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1317 | 1296.7 | −20 mm |
| BB drop | 29 | 25.5/6.5 | |
| BB height | 346 | 348 | +2 mm |
| Seat tube length | 465 | 460 | −5 mm |
| Head tube length | 120 | 130 | +10 mm |
| Standover | not listed | 745 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Bullit minus the Specialized Turbo Levo 4. Full charts: 2026 Specialized Turbo Levo 4, 2024 Santa Cruz Bullit.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Turbo Levo 4Santa Cruz Bullit
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 | Specialized Turbo Levo 4S-Works | Santa Cruz BullitGX AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Levo 4 | not listed |
| Fork | Fox 38 Factory | RockShox Zeb Select+ |
| Rear shock | Fox X2 Factory | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller Ultimate | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX Eagle Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | SRAM XX | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | SRAM XX Eagle Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | Specialized 34t chainring 160mm | Shimano EM900 HollowTech Crank Arms |
| Motor | Specialized 3.1 Standard | Shimano Drive Unit DU-EP801 |
| Battery | Specialized Turbo X2 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval Traverse HD | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Brake | SRAM Maven Ultimate | SRAM Code Stealth Bronze |
| Handlebar | Race Face ERA | Santa Cruz eCarbon |
| Stem | Industry Nine Mountain | Burgtec Enduro MK3 |
| Grips | Deity Lockjaw | not listed |
| Headset | Specialized Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
| Dropper post | Fox Transfer NEO Factory | OneUp Components V2 Dropper Post |
| Saddle | Specialized Saddle | WTB Silverado Medium |
| Hub | not listed | e*thirteen SL E-Spec |
| Rim | not listed | Race Face ARC HD 30 |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM HS2 |
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