If in doubt, take a Bronson out
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.
Key Features:
Available in: Carbon C & Carbon CC
Wheel Size: MX
Front Travel: 160mm
Rear Travel: 150mm
GEOMETRY
| HIGH/LOW (MM) | XS | S | M | L | XL |
| REACH | 405 / 402 | 430 / 427 | 455 / 452 | 475 / 472 | 500 / 497 |
| STACK |
594 / 495 | 617 / 619 | 626 / 628 | 635 / 637 | 649 / 651 |
| HEAD TUBE ANGLE |
64.7º / 64.5º |
64.7º / 64.5º |
64.7º / 64.5º |
64.7º / 64.5º |
64.7º / 64.5º |
| SEAT TUBE LENGTH | 370 | 380 | 405 | 430 | 460 |
| FRONT CENTER | 722 | 757 | 786 | 811 | 842 |
| BB HEIGHT | 344 / 341 |
344 / 341 |
344 / 341 |
344 / 341 |
344 / 341 |
| BB DROP | 10 / 13 | 29,10 / 32,13 |
29,10 / 32,13 |
29,10 / 32,13 |
29,10 / 32,13 |
| WHEELBASE | 1149 / 1154 | 1188 / 1189 | 1221 / 1222 | 1249 / 1249 | 1284 / 1285 |
| REAR CENTER | 427 / 432 | 431 / 432 | 435 / 436 | 438 / 439 | 442 / 443 |
| HEAD TUBE LENGTH | 110 | 100 | 110 | 120 | 135 |
| TOP TUBE LENGTH | 536 / 542 | 570 / 575 | 599 / 604 | 623 / 627 | 653 / 657 |
| SEAT TUBE ANGLE | 77.6º / 76.9º | 77.2º / 76.7º | 77.1º / 76.6º | 76.9º / 76.5º | 76.7º / 76.4º |
| STANDOVER HEIGHT | 701 / 698 | 709 / 706 | 731 / 727 | 729 / 726 | 728 / 725 |
Frame Sizing
If you're on the cusp between the recommended height range of two sizes, the absolute best thing is to try to ride them both. At a minimum, check the stack/reach measurements on your current bike and compare it to the new model you are looking at to get an idea of a fit you are already comfortable with. If riding the bike is not an option, consider the following.
Personal Preference
A larger size frame will be more stable, and will give you more room to move without upsetting the weight-balance of the bike. The larger size will put the front wheel further in front of you, which gives the feeling of security and conversely, it will require more significant body movements when you WANT to shift the weight-bias of the bike. Think hard about your riding style and how active/intuitive you want it to be vs stable and speedy. You'll need to work a bit harder to muscle the larger bike around.
Body Dimension
Not all bodies at a given height are the same. If you have longer legs and a shorter torso than the average person your height, that may push you towards the smaller of the recommended sizes. If you're all torso and arms, most likely you'll want to size up.
BUILD SPECS
| WEIGHT | 14.92kg / 32.89lbs |
| MATERIAL | Carbon C |
|
FORK |
RockShox Lyrik Select, 160mm |
| SHOCK | FOX Float X Performance |
| REAR DERAILLEUR | SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd |
|
SHIFTERS |
SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd |
| CRANKSET | SRAM Descendant Eagle 148 DUB 32t |
| CASSETTE | SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t |
| CHAIN | SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd |
| BOTTOM BRACKET | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB |
| BRAKES | SRAM G2 R |
|
BRAKE ROTORS |
Avid Centerline 200mm |
| HEADSET | Cane Creek 10IS Integrated Headset |
|
BARS |
Burgtec Alloy Bar |
| STEM | Burgtec Enduro MK3 |
| GRIPS | Santa Cruz House Grips |
| FRONT HUB | SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 32h |
|
REAR HUB |
SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h |
|
RIMS |
RacFace AR Offset 30 Rims |
| FRONT TIRE | Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5", 3C, MaxxGrip, EXO, TR (27.5 tire size on XS) |
| REAR TIRE | Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C, EXO, TR |
| TUBES | Stan's Sealant |
| SEATPOST | SDG Tellis Dropper |
| SADDLE | WTB Silverado Race |
BUILD SPECS
| WEIGHT | 14.68kg / 32.37lbs |
| MATERIAL | Carbon C |
|
FORK |
FOX 36 Float Performance, 160mm |
| SHOCK | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ |
| REAR DERAILLEUR | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd |
|
SHIFTERS |
SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd |
| CRANKSET | SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 32t |
| CASSETTE | SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t |
| CHAIN | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd |
| BOTTOM BRACKET | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB |
| BRAKES | SRAM Code R |
|
BRAKE ROTORS |
Avid Centerline 200mm/180mm |
| HEADSET | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
|
BARS |
Burgtec Alloy Bar |
| STEM | Burgtec Enduro MK3 |
| GRIPS | Santa Cruz House Grips |
| FRONT HUB | DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 6 bolt, 28h |
|
REAR HUB |
DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 28h |
|
RIMS |
RaceFace AR Offset 30 Rims |
| FRONT TIRE | Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5", 3C, MaxxGrip, EXO, TR (27.5 tire size on XS) |
| REAR TIRE | Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C, EXO, TR |
| TUBES | Stan's Sealant |
| SEATPOST | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 |
| SADDLE | WTB Silverado Race Saddle |
BUILD SPECS
| WEIGHT | 14.68kg / 32.36 lbs |
| MATERIAL | Carbon C |
|
FORK |
FOX 36 Performance Elite, 160mm |
| SHOCK | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ |
| REAR DERAILLEUR | Shimano XT M8100, 12spd |
|
SHIFTERS |
Shimano XT M8100, 12spd |
| CRANKSET | Shimano XT M8120 32t |
| CASSETTE | Shimano XT M8100, 12spd, 10-51t |
| CHAIN | Shimano XT, 12spd |
| BOTTOM BRACKET | Shimano XT 68/73mm Threaded BB |
| BRAKES | Shimano XT 8120 |
|
BRAKE ROTORS |
Shimano XT RT86, Ice Tech, 203mm/180mm |
| HEADSET | Cane Creek IS Integrated Headset |
|
BARS |
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 35mm Rise |
| STEM | Burgtec Enduro MK3 |
| GRIPS | Santa Cruz House Grips |
| FRONT HUB | Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, 6 bolt, 28h |
|
REAR HUB |
Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, Microspline, 6 bolt, 28h |
|
RIMS |
Race Face ARC Offset 30 Rims |
| FRONT TIRE | Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5", 3C, MaxxGrip, EXO, TR (27.5 tire size on XS) |
| REAR TIRE | Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C, EXO, TR |
| TUBES | Stan's Sealant |
| SEATPOST | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 |
| SADDLE | WTB Silverado Medium Cromoly SL Fusion Saddle |
BUILD SPECS
| WEIGHT | 14.68kg / 32.36 lbs |
| MATERIAL | Carbon C |
|
FORK |
FOX 36 Performance Elite, 160mm |
| SHOCK | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ |
| REAR DERAILLEUR | Shimano XT M8100, 12spd |
|
SHIFTERS |
Shimano XT M8100, 12spd |
| CRANKSET | Shimano XT M8120 32t |
| CASSETTE | Shimano XT M8100, 12spd, 10-51t |
| CHAIN | Shimano XT, 12spd |
| BOTTOM BRACKET | Shimano XT 68/73mm Threaded BB |
| BRAKES | Shimano XT M8120 |
|
BRAKE ROTORS |
Shimano XT RT86, Ice Tech, 203mm/180mm |
| HEADSET | Cane Creek IS Integrated Headset |
|
BARS |
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 35mm Rise |
| STEM | Burgtec Enduro MK3 |
| GRIPS | Santa Cruz House Grips |
| FRONT HUB | Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, 6 bolt, 28h |
|
REAR HUB |
Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, Microspline, 6 bolt, 28h |
|
RIMS |
Santa Cruz Reserve 30 V2 Carbon Rim |
| FRONT TIRE | Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5", 3C, MaxxGrip, EXO, TR (27.5 tire size on XS) |
| REAR TIRE | Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C, EXO, TR |
| TUBES | Stan's Sealant |
| SEATPOST | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 |
| SADDLE | WTB Silverado Medium Cromoly SL Fusion Saddle |
BUILD SPECS
| WEIGHT | 14.13kg / 31.14lbs |
| MATERIAL | Carbon CC |
|
FORK |
FOX 36 Float Factory, 160mm |
| SHOCK | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate |
| REAR DERAILLEUR | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd |
|
SHIFTERS |
SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd |
| CRANKSET | SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon 148 DUB 32t |
| CASSETTE | SRAM XG1295 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t |
| CHAIN | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd |
| BOTTOM BRACKET | SRAM DUB 68/73 Threaded BB |
| BRAKES | SRAM Code RSC |
|
BRAKE ROTORS |
Avid Centerline 200/180mm |
| HEADSET | Cane Creek IS Integrated Headset |
|
BARS |
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 35mm Rise |
| STEM | Burgtec Enduro MK3 |
| GRIPS | Santa Cruz House Grips |
| FRONT HUB | Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, 6 bolt, 28h |
|
REAR HUB |
Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, XD, 6 bolt, 28h |
|
RIMS |
RaceFace ARC Offset 30 Rims |
| FRONT TIRE | Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5", 3C, MaxxGrip, EXO, TR (27.5 tire size on XS) |
| REAR TIRE | Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C, EXO, TR |
| TUBES | Stan's Sealant |
| SEATPOST | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 |
| SADDLE | WTB Silverado Medium Stainless Fusion |
BUILD SPECS
| WEIGHT | 13.97kg / 30.8lbs |
| MATERIAL | Carbon CC |
|
FORK |
FOX 36 Float Factory, 160mm |
| SHOCK | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate |
| REAR DERAILLEUR | SRAM X01 Eagle AXS, 12spd |
|
SHIFTERS |
SRAM GX AXS Shifter |
| CRANKSET | SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon 148 DUB 32t |
| CASSETTE | SRAM XG1295 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t |
| CHAIN | SRAM X01 Eagle 12spd |
| BOTTOM BRACKET | SRAM DUB 68/73 Threaded BB |
| BRAKES | SRAM Code RSC |
|
BRAKE ROTORS |
Avid Centerline 200/180mm |
| HEADSET | Cane Creek IS Integrated Headset |
|
BARS |
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 35mm Rise |
| STEM | Burgtec Enduro MK3 |
| GRIPS | Santa Cruz House Grips |
| FRONT HUB | Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, 6 bolt, 28h |
|
REAR HUB |
Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, XD, 6 bolt, 28h |
|
RIMS |
Santa Cruz Reserve 30 V2 Carbon Rim |
| FRONT TIRE | Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5", 3C, MaxxGrip, EXO, TR (27.5 tire size on XS) |
| REAR TIRE | Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C, EXO, TR |
| TUBES | Stan's Sealant |
| SEATPOST | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 |
| SADDLE | WTB Silverado Medium Stainless Fusion |
BUILD SPECS
| WEIGHT | 13.86kg / 30.56lbs |
| MATERIAL | Carbon CC |
|
FORK |
FOX 36 Float Factory, 160mm |
| SHOCK | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate |
| REAR DERAILLEUR | SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS, 12spd |
|
SHIFTERS |
SRAM AXS Paddle Shifter |
| CRANKSET | SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS 148 DUB 32t |
| CASSETTE | SRAM XG1295 Eagle Rainbow, 12spd, 10-50t |
| CHAIN | SRAM XX1 Eagle, 12spd |
| BOTTOM BRACKET | SRAM DUB 68/73 Threaded BB |
| BRAKES | SRAM Code RSC |
|
BRAKE ROTORS |
Avid Centerline 200/180mm |
| HEADSET | Chris King DropSet 3 Integrated Headset |
|
BARS |
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 35mm Rise |
| STEM | I9 A35 |
| GRIPS | Santa Cruz House Grips |
| FRONT HUB | I9 Hydra, 110x15, 28h |
|
REAR HUB |
I9 Hydra, 148x12, XD, 28h |
|
RIMS |
Santa Cruz Reserve 30 V2 Carbon Rim |
| FRONT TIRE | Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5", 3C, MaxxGrip, EXO, TR (27.5 tire size on XS) |
| REAR TIRE | Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C, EXO, TR |
| TUBES | Stan's Sealant |
| SEATPOST | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 |
| SADDLE | WTB Silverado Medium Ti Fusion |