Review: Bulls Wild Edge Team

The Bulls Wild Edge Team positions itself as a serious yet unconventional contender in the race full-suspension segment. It is not aiming to be everyone’s darling, but rather a bike that impresses primarily with its drive.

Racing is Life. The philosophy of the Bulls Wild Edge is undeniable. From the moment you hop on, it’s clear: this is all about performance. The relatively slack seat angle and the 80 mm long stem ensure a sporty riding position. The handlebar-stem setup with no rise puts a lot of weight on your wrists. If you’re looking for a laid-back chopper for the ice cream parlor, this isn’t the place for you.

On steep climbs, you automatically slide forward on the saddle to apply more pressure on the pedals and also on the front tire. On the flat, there’s no stopping the Wild Edge. The slightly stretched riding position helps you gain an edge, even if your heartbeat is still in the basics zone.

With a 68-degree head angle, Bulls plays it a bit conservatively. The high top tube and merely 2.25-inch wide tires paint a clear picture of the bike in our practical test. Descending, the bike doesn’t exude confidence but requires skillful navigation.

The Bulls Wild Edge Team stands out with its uncompromising top-of-the-line specs, making it an attractively priced bike with this high-end setup. €7000 isn’t cheap, but bikes with comparable equipment often exceed the €10,000 mark.

In the Team version, Bulls goes for the best of the best: The RockShox Ultimate suspension offers 120 mm of travel front and rear. The most interesting aspect from a sporty perspective: It can be locked simultaneously from the handlebar with a twist lever for both the front and rear, or set into a firm pedal mode.

The SRAM XX Transmission drivetrain leaves no doubt. The Shimano XTR brakes (especially with the post-mount caliper on the rear wheel) aren’t absolute powerhouses, but they fit the usage profile. However, there is clear criticism on one detail.

The Schwalbe tires, at 2.25 inches, are narrow by today’s standards. On the Orbea Oiz, as well as on the Cannondale Scalpel and Mondraker F-Podium, wider 2.4-inch tires are mounted as standard. This increases comfort and grip, significantly broadening the bike’s range of use. In this price range, there should be more included.

In practice, the Wild Edge Team presents itself as a sporty race bike. The climbing capabilities are particularly praiseworthy: the rear suspension kinematics are highly efficient, operate bob-free, and convey a firm, sporty feel. The option to lock out the suspension from the handlebar is awesome.

The seating position is correspondingly sportily stretched, which, in combination with the stiff rear end, ensures excellent power transfer.

However, rough trails are more of the bike’s Achilles’ heel. The suspension is active and offers good traction. The handling, with the low handlebar and relatively steep steering angle, isn’t super intuitive. Additionally, the relatively narrow tires are less forgiving and require a bit more air pressure than wider 2.4″ tires. For those who can handle this, it’s incredibly fast on trails. Anyone looking for a bike that boasts safety and fun on descents at a low weight is better served with the Orbea Oiz or the Bulls Wild Ronin with more travel.