You know what's hard about choosing what model of Santa Cruz suits you? It's having to narrow down what kind of riding you want to do. But what if you don't want to be pinned down by labels? What if you want to just be a mountain biker in the broadest sense of the word? What if you want to choose how you ride rather than what to ride? If this sounds familiar, then try a Bronson.
Our demo crew have a saying, 'If in doubt, take a Bronson out'. The 150mm-travel bike can go deep on any landing and the VPP suspension design makes sure that there's no wasted energy when heading back up for another go.
If you value style at speed or want to have fun feeling fast, then mixed wheels (29" up front, 27.5" out back) show that the spectrum is a loop, not opposite points on a scale. The larger front wheel provides more traction and stability that'll make you feel more confident squaring off the turns and diving for the inside lines. But a 27.5-inch tire in the rear means this bike still loves getting up on the back wheel and into the air.
From flat out on the trail to fully flat over a table, each generation of Bronson rider redefines expectations of what a mountain biker is.
Wheel Size:
- Size X-Small: 27.5-inch
- Sizes Small – X-Large: 29-inch front / 27.5-inch rear
Geometry—High
Geometry—Low
Sizing
Specs
Frame Carbon C MX 150mm Travel VPP
Fork FOX 36 Float Performance, 160mm
Rear Shock RockShox Super Deluxe Select+
Rims RaceFace AR Offset 30 Rims
Hubs Front: DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 6 bolt, 28h
Rear: DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 28h
Spokes Sapim Race
Tires Front: Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.5", 3C, MaxxGrip, EXO, TR (27.5" tire on size XS)
Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5x2.4", 3C, EXO, TR
Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
Crankset SRAM GX Eagle DUB, 32t
Shifters SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
Rear Derailleur SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
Cassette/Freewheel SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
Chain SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
Brakes SRAM Code R
Rotors Avid Centerline 200mm/180mm
Handlebars Burgtec Alloy Bar, 800mm, 30mm Rise
Tape/Grips Santa Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnaar
Stem Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42.5mm
Headset Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
Seatpost RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6
Saddle WTB Silverado Medium Cromoly SL Fusion Saddle or WTB Volt
Pedals Sold separately
* Subject to change without notice.
