If in doubt, take a Bronson out
From flat out on the trail to fully flat over a table, if you wanna send it the Bronson delivers.
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) are the right choice. 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.
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150mm VPP™ travelThe 150mm-travel bike has enough travel to 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. |
Mix of both worldsThe mixed wheel configuration of a 29-inch wheel up front provides traction and stability, while the 27.5" rear wheel allows for quick back wheel steering and lifting. |
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Geo to matchThe Bronson's chainstay length is matched to frame size so every rider, no matter their height, gets the same balanced geometry and bike fit. |
Coil or airThe Bronson frame fits all sizes and types of rear shocks. |
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Made to last many lifetimesThe legendary Santa Cruz fit, finish and quality construction put this into a league of its own. The frame, bearings and optional Reserve wheels come with a lifetime warranty and any service is easy to do with our Rider Support pledge. |
Geometry
All units are in millimeters or degrees.
| XS | S | M | L | XL | |
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| Reach | hi/lo | 405/402 | 430/427 | 455/452 | 475/472 | 500/497 |
| Stack | hi/lo | 594/595 | 617/619 | 626/628 | 635/637 | 649/651 |
| Head Tube Angle | hi/lo | 64.7°/64.5° | 64.7°/64.5° | 64.7°/64.5° | 64.7°/64.5° | 64.7°/64.5° |
| Seat Tube Length | hi/lo | 370/370 | 380/380 | 405/405 | 430/430 | 460/460 |
| Front Center | hi/lo | 722/722 | 757/757 | 786/786 | 811/810 | 842/842 |
| BB Height | hi/lo | 344/341 | 344/341 | 344/341 | 344/341 | 344/341 |
| BB Drop (front) | hi/lo | 10/13 | 29/32 | 29/32 | 29/32 | 29/32 |
| BB Drop (rear) | hi/lo | 10/13 | 29/32 | 29/32 | 29/32 | 29/32 |
| Wheelbase | hi/lo | 1149/1154 | 1188/1189 | 1221/1222 | 1249/1249 | 1284/1285 |
| Rear Center | hi/lo | 427/432 | 431/432 | 435/436 | 438/439 | 442/443 |
| Head Tube Length | hi/lo | 110/110 | 100/100 | 110/110 | 120/120 | 135/135 |
| Top Tube Length | hi/lo | 536/542 | 570/575 | 599/604 | 623/627 | 653/657 |
| Seat Tube Angle | hi/lo | 77.6°/76.9° | 77.2°/76.7° | 77.1°/76.6° | 76.9°/76.5° | 76.7°/76.4° |
| Standover Height | hi/lo | 701/698 | 709/706 | 731/727 | 729/726 |
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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.
- Frame Material:
- Carbon C
- FORK BRAND:
- RockShox
- Fork:
- RockShox Lyrik Select+, 160mm
- FORK TRAVEL:
- 160 mm
- Shock:
- RockShox Super Deluxe Select+, 230x60
- Rear Derailleur:
- SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
- Shifters:
- SRAM AXS Pod Bridge
- Cassette:
- SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
- Chain:
- SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
- Crankset:
- SRAM GX Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t
- Brakes:
- SRAM Code Bronze Stealth
- Rotors:
- SRAM HS2 200mm/ SRAM HS2 180mm
- Stem:
- Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm
- Grips:
- Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
- Headset:
- Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
- Seatpost:
- OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6
- DROPPER SEATPOST:
- Yes
- Saddle:
- WTB Silverado Medium, CroMo
- Front Tyre:
- Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5"WT, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO
- Rear Tyre:
- Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO
- WHEEL SIZE:
- 27.5 R 29 F
- Front Hub:
- DT Swiss 370, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6-Bolt, 28h
- Rear Hub:
- DT Swis 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h
- Rims:
- Reserve 30|HD Rims
- 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.
- Availability:
- See above
