Not only is the Copperhead EVO AM 3 750 a terrific value these days, it will continue to be a great eMTB for some time to come. Any time you buy an e-bike, you are locked into the frame, the motor and the battery. Everything else—fork, shock, drivetrain, brakes, wheels, dropper post and especially tires—can be upgraded. For that reason, it’s important to invest in an eMTB that can grow with you, which is precisely what Bulls has built with the Copperhead EVO AM 3 750. The Bosch Performance Line CX is one of the best motors being spec’d in eMTBs, and it would be hard, if not impossible, to find a better motor in an eMTB at this price. Add to that the sizable 750Wh battery and a durable aluminum frame with 150mm of travel and a mullet setup, and you have an eMTB that is very contemporary.
Those are elements on which a very nice eMTB can be built. Because Bulls chose Shimano Deore components in the drivetrain and brakes and because they are arguably the most affordable components that can stand up to the demands placed on an eMTB, what we have is an eMTB with a relatively low initial investment, but with enough underlying quality that later upgrades make good sense. When we consider the difference between Shimano’s Deore and Deore XT groups, the single biggest difference between the two is durability; the Deore parts won’t last as long as the Deore XT parts, so for the rider who needs to keep their spend down but plans to ride plenty, they can begin upgrading parts as they wear out a year or two down the line.
Our criticisms of the Bulls Copperhead EVO AM 3 750 are relatively minor. An eMTB this capable should have dropper posts matched to frame sizes; the bigger the frame, the greater the length the dropper should be.
Our other criticism of the Bulls Copperhead EVO AM 3 750 is its weight. At 59.9 lbs., it is one of the heaviest eMTBs we’ve tested. Its weight won’t be an issue for most riders in most circumstances, but if riding in a group, a rider on this eMTB may find it difficult to keep up on steeper climbs. We have a responsibility to note that this is a heavy eMTB, but it’s heavy because they have made choices that will make for a lasting investment.
The Bulls Copperhead EVO AM 3 750’s weight is a function of the aluminum frame, big battery and components chosen. The frame and battery can’t be changed, but if someone chooses to upgrade the components, maybe replace the wheels, pounds can be shaved from this eMTB. You can’t change handling, the motor or the suspension design. The Copperhead EVO AM 3 750 performs well in each of those regards.
Can someone maybe do something about these names that are as long as the title of an English Duke? We don’t think these long names do anything to help the consumer’s understanding of the product and they make it more difficult to differentiate between the different models on their site. We’d also like to see Bulls begin to import their carbon fiber eMTBs to the U.S. market, but that’s not a criticism of this e-bike.
Bulls did a great job of designing an affordable eMTB that will be worth keeping (and riding) for years to come.
Happy Riding! Make sure to let us know if you have any questions or if you think we left anything out in this review of the Bulls Copperhead EVO AM 3 750 down in our comments section.
