SANTA CRUZ BRONSON 5: CC (Kit: X0 AXS) - THE CORE ALL ROUNDER WITH A WILDSIDE
Santa Cruz has once again pushed the boundaries of what's possible in enduro mountain biking with the Bronson 5: CC (Kit: X0 AXS). With it's renowned VPP™ suspension and mixed-wheel geometry, Santa Cruz has created a machine that's more stable, balanced, and capable than ever before.
The Bronson 5: CC (Kit: X0 AXS) is purpose-built for riders who crave the thrill of pushing their limits on challenging terrain. Santa Cruz understands the demands of enduro riding, proving superb versatility with its enhanced suspension kinematics and dialled geometry, with equal parts reliabilty; a bombproof frame and robust rider support providing you all the confidence you need to charge down every descent flat out!
Highlights
Key Innovations...
VPP™ SUSPENSION | The lower VPP™ link is placed low and forward to optimize anti-squat which equals a smoother and more efficient ride.
EVOLVED MX GEOMETRY | 63.9-64.2 degree head angle
Proportional geo | for a perfect fit across all sizes.
MX Wheels | Embrace the playful agility of mixed wheels - 29" up front for rollover and 27.5" in the rear for nimble handling.
Glove Box| providing a secure and convenient storage solution for your ride essentials.
Built to Last, Built to Perform...
Bombproof Frame | Santa Cruz's legendary carbon fibre construction.
Robust Warranty | Ride with confidence
Strong Parts | Spec'd with top-tier components.
No Gimmicks: Bronson 5: CC (Kit: X0 AXS) is all about performance.
High-Performance Components | Grippy tyres, powerful brakes, and a top-notch fork and shock.
MILLIMETERS MATTER
Aimed towards riders who spend a lot of time in the steeps and/or prioritise agility over rolling speed.
Taking learnings from more recent MX bikes, Santa Cruz has balanced the handling to create a more intuitive yet still bold ride.
The lower VPP™ link is forward and low to optimise anti-squat. Resulting is a plush, open ride feel.
Chainstays are longer. But is also matched to frame size so every rider, no matter their height, gets the same balanced geometry.
MIXED WHEELS
● The BB drop differs front to rear (as opposed to full 29 or 27.5).
● You have more stability in front, less in rear - makes the bike handle more neutrally when pointed downhill.
● MX bikes will feel lighter on the front due to the weight bias.
● Provides more freedom in chainstay length - size specific chainstay lengths, especially good for shorter riders.
Geometry
GEO | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
A. Reach (Hi/Lo) | 435/432 | 460/457 | 480/478 | 500/498 | 525/523 |
B. Stack (Hi/Lo) | 623/625 | 632/634 | 641/643 | 659/661 | 668/670 |
C. Head Tube Angle (Hi/Lo) | 64.2°/63.9° | 64.2°/63.9° | 64.2°/63.9° | 64.2°/63.9° | 64.2°/63.9° |
K. Head Tube Length (Hi/Lo) | 110 | 120 | 130 | 150 | 160 |
G. Rear Center (Hi/Lo) | 437 | 439 | 442 | 445 | 448 |
F. Front Center (Hi/Lo) | 771 | 800 | 825 | 853 | 883 |
H. BB Height (Hi/Lo) | 344/341 | 344/341 | 344/341 | 344/341 | 344/341 |
Bb drop front hi lo | 29/32 | 29/32 | 29/32 | 29/32 | 29/32 |
Bb drop rear hi lo | 10/13 | 10/13 | 10/13 | 10/13 | 10/13 |
E. Wheelbase (Hi/Lo) | 1208 | 1240 | 1267 | 1299 | 1331 |
M. Top Tube Length (Hi/Lo) | 572 | 595 | 614 | 636 | 662 |
L. Seat Tube Length (Hi/Lo) | 380 | 405 | 430 | 460 | 500 |
D. Seat Tube Angle (Hi/Lo) | 77.6°/77.3° | 77.9°/77.6° | 78.2°/77.9° | 78.3°/78° | 78.4°/78.1° |
J. Standover Height (Hi/Lo) | 721 | 723 | 725 | 727 | 731 |
FAQs: Santa Cruz Bronson 5: CC (Kit: X0 AXS)
Basics
What size bike do I need?
What is Invisiframe and is it worth fitting it to the Bronson?
What is tubeless setup and can the Bronson be set up tubeless?
What equipment & info will the bike arrive with?
Is it possible to see the Bronson in your showroom & is it possible to have a test ride or demo it?
What type of bike is the Bronson and what is it designed for?
What type of terrain is the Bronson ideally suited towards?
How should you clean & maintain the Bronson 5: CC (Kit: X0 AXS)?
Can you tell me about the Santa Cruz?
I'm new to riding, what essential bits of kit do I need to get going?
Where can I ride the Santa Cruz Bronson 5: CC (Kit: X0 AXS)?
Technical
Where can I find all of the major components that come on the bike?
Can you fit a water bottle on the bike?
What warranty comes on the Santa Cruz Bronson 5: CC (Kit: X0 AXS)?
Does the Santa Cruz Bronson 5: CC (Kit: X0 AXS) come with pedals?
Can I get hold of spare / replacement parts easily for the Santa Cruz Bronson 5: CC (Kit: X0 AXS)?
Can I add upgrades to the bike?
Purchasing
Why choose MTB Monster?
Do you offer 0% finance for the Santa Cruz Bronson 5: CC (Kit: X0 AXS)?
Do you accept Cycle To Work vouchers? How does it work?
I'm still sorting my payment method, can I reserve a bike?
The bike is not yet in stock, can I pre-order one?
How will the bike be delivered & what are the setup requirements?
What are the delivery options?
Can I collect the bike in the store?
I still have more questions, can I speak to someone?
SANTA CRUZ BRONSON 5 - THE CORE ALL-ROUNDER WITH A
WILDSIDE!
Santa Cruz has once again pushed the boundaries of what's possible in enduro mountain biking with the Bronson 5: C (Kit: XO AXS). Redefining their renowned VPP™ suspension and adopting an evolved mixed-wheel geometry, Santa Cruz has created a machine that's more stable, balanced, and capable than ever before.
The Bronson 5 is purpose-built for riders who crave the thrill of pushing their limits on challenging terrain. Santa Cruz understands the demands of enduro riding, proving superb versatility with its enhanced suspension kinematics and dialled geometry, with equal parts reliabilty; a bombproof frame and robust rider support providing you all the confidence you need to charge down every descent flat out!

Highlights
Key Innovations...
EVEN BETTER VPP™ | Re-configured layout for improved pivot placement/suspension. Lower anti-squat equals a smoother and more efficient ride.
EVOLVED MX GEOMETRY | 63.9-64.2 degree head angle
Proportional geo | for a perfect fit across all sizes.
MX Wheels | Embrace the playful agility of mixed wheels - 29" up front for rollover and 27.5" in the rear for nimble handling.
Built to Last, Built to Perform...
Bombproof Frame | Santa Cruz's legendary carbon fibre construction.
Robust Warranty | Ride with confidence.
Strong Parts | Spec'd with top-tier components.
No Gimmicks: The Bronson 5 is all about performance.
High-Performance Components | Grippy tyres, powerful brakes, and a top-notch fork and shock.

MILLIMETERS MATTER
Aimed towards riders who spend a lot of time in the steeps and/or prioritise agility over rolling speed.
Taking learnings from more recent MX bikes, Santa Cruz has balanced the handling to create a more intuitive yet still bold ride.
The lower VPP™ link is forward and low to optimise anti-squat. Resulting is a plush, open ride feel.
Chainstays are longer. But is also matched to frame size so every rider, no matter their height, gets the same balanced geometry.

Internal cable routing
Internal cable routing (drivetrain) on C
Carbon frames. Only dropper and rear brake on CC Carbon frames.

Glovebox
The Bronson now features a redesigned glovebox, providing a secure and convenient storage solution for your ride essentials. A new, high-quality latch and panel ensure your items stay safely stowed away beneath the downtube, ready for whenever you need them on your adventures.

MIXED WHEELS
● The BB drop differs front to rear (as opposed to full 29 or 27.5).
● You have more stability in front, less in rear - makes the bike handle more neutrally when pointed downhill.
● MX bikes will feel lighter on the front due to the weight bias.
● Provides more freedom in chainstay length - size specific chainstay lengths, especially good for shorter riders.

Geometry
Geometry High (HI) & Low (LO)
SM | MD | LG | XL | XXL | SM | MD | LG | XL | XXL | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FLIP CHIP | HI | HI | HI | HI | HI | LO | LO | LO | LO | LO |
REACH (mm) | 435 | 460 | 480 | 500 | 525 | 432 | 457 | 478 | 498 | 523 |
STACK (mm) | 623 | 632 | 641 | 659 | 668 | 625 | 634 | 643 | 661 | 670 |
HT ANGLE (deg) | 64.2 | 64.2 | 64.2 | 64.2 | 64.2 | 63.9 | 63.9 | 63.9 | 63.9 | 63.9 |
HT LENGTH (mm) | 110 | 120 | 130 | 150 | 160 | 110 | 120 | 130 | 150 | 160 |
ST ANGLE (deg) | 77.6 | 77.9 | 78.2 | 78.3 | 78.4 | 77.3 | 77.6 | 77.9 | 78 | 78.1 |
ST LENGTH (mm) | 380 | 405 | 430 | 460 | 500 | 380 | 405 | 430 | 460 | 500 |
REAR CENTER (mm) | 437 | 439 | 442 | 445 | 448 | 438 | 440 | 443 | 446 | 449 |
FRONT CENTER (mm) | 742 | 801 | 825 | 854 | 883 | 771 | 801 | 825 | 854 | 883 |
BB HEIGHT (mm) | 344 | 344 | 344 | 344 | 344 | 341 | 341 | 341 | 341 | 341 |
F/R BB DROP (mm) | 29/10 | 29/10 | 29/10 | 29/10 | 29/10 | 32/13 | 32/13 | 32/13 | 32/13 | 32/13 |
WHEELBASE (mm) | 1209 | 1240 | 1267 | 1299 | 1331 | 1209 | 1240 | 1268 | 1299 | 1332 |
EF. TT LENGTH (mm) | 527 | 596 | 614 | 637 | 663 | 573 | 596 | 615 | 638 | 664 |
STANDOVER (mm) | 722 | 723 | 726 | 727 | 731 | 722 | 719 | 721 | 723 | 722 |
- FRAME:
- Carbon CC MX 150mm Travel VPPTM
- FRAME MATERIAL:
- Carbon
- FORK BRAND:
- Fox
- FORK:
- Fox 36 Float Factory, Grip X2, 160mm
- FORK TRAVEL:
- 160 mm
- REAR SHOCK:
- FOX Float X Factory, 230x57.5
- WHEEL SIZE:
- 27.5 R 29 F
- WHEELS:
- Rim: Raceface ARC 30 / Front Hub: Industry Nine 1/1, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 28h / Rear Hub: Industry Nine 1/1, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 28h
- TYRES:
- Front: Maxxis Assegai 29”x2.5”, 3C, MaxxGrip, EXO+ / Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5”x2.4”, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+
- DROPPER SEATPOST:
- Yes
- SEATPOST:
- OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6
- SADDLE:
- WTB Silverado Medium Fusion, CroMo SL
- CRANKSET:
- SRAM X0 Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t
- STEM:
- OneUp Stem, 42mm -or- Burgtec Enduro Stem, 42mm
- GRIPS:
- Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
- SHIFTERS:
- SRAM AXS Pod Bridge
- BRAKE BRAND:
- SRAM
- HYDRAULIC BRAKES:
- Yes
- BRAKES:
- SRAM Code Maven Stealth
- REAR DERAILLEUR:
- SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
- CHAIN:
- SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
- NUMBER OF GEARS:
- 12 Speed
- PEDALS:
- Available for Purchase
- FRONT MUDGUARD:
- MTB Monster Mudguard
- EXTRAS:
- N/A
- TYPE OF BIKE:
- Enduro
- DESIGNED FOR:
- Conquering challenging terrain that mixes technical climbs with rough, steep descents. Its superb balance of weight and downhill capability making it a firm favourite with more aggressive riders.
- IDEAL TERRAIN:
- Excels on downhill sections with features like drops, jumps, rock gardens, and loose scree. Whether you're racing enduro, hitting the bike park, or tackling a black run, an enduro MTB can handle it all.
- PLEASE NOTE:
- Santa Cruz reserve the right to make changes to the product information contained on this site at any time without notice, including with respect to equipment, specifications, models, colours, and materials.