- DESCRIPTION
- Specifications
- Geometry
- Sizing
DESCRIPTION
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.
Specifications
Frame
Carbon C MX 150mm Travel VPP™
Rear Shock
FOX Float X Performance, 230x60
Fork
RockShox Lyrik Base, 160mm
Rear Derailleur
SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Shifter
SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Cassette
SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t
Chain
SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
Headset
FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB or Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated
Rear Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO
Front Tire
Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5"WT, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO
Front Hub
SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6-Bolt 32h
Front Rim
RaceFace AR Offset 30, 29"
Rear Hub
SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, HG, 6-Bolt, 32h
Rear Rim
RaceFace AR Offset 30, 27.5"
Front Rotor
Avid Centerline, 200mm
Rear Rotor
Avid Centerline, 200mm
Brakes
SRAM G2 R
Crankset
SRAM Descendant Eagle 148 DUB 32t
Handlebar
Burgtec Alloy Bar
Stem
Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm
Saddle
WTB Silverado, CroMo
Seatpost
SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6
Grips/Bar Tape
Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
* Specifications are subject to change without notice
Geometry
| XS | S | M | L | XL | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| hi|lo | hi|lo | hi|lo | hi|lo | hi|lo | ||
| A | Reach | 405|402 | 430|427 | 455|452 | 475|472 | 500|497 |
| B | Stack | 594|595 | 617|619 | 626|628 | 635|637 | 649|651 |
| C | Head Tube Angle | 64.7°|64.5° | 64.7°|64.5° | 64.7°|64.5° | 64.7°|64.5° | 64.7°|64.5° |
| D | Seat Tube Length | 370/370 | 380/380 | 405/405 | 430/430 | 460/460 |
| E | Front Center | 722|722 | 757|757 | 786|786 | 811|810 | 842|842 |
| F | Bottom Bracket Height | 344/341 | 344/341 | 344/341 | 344/341 | 344/341 |
| G | Bottom Bracket Drop | 10|13 | 29|32 | 29|32 | 29|32 | 29|32 |
| H | Wheelbase | 1149|1154 | 1188|1189 | 1221|1222 | 1249|1249 | 1284|1285 |
| I | Rear Center | 427|432 | 431|432 | 435|436 | 438|439 | 442|443 |
| J | Head Tube Length | 110|110 | 100|100 | 110|110 | 120|120 | 135|135 |
| K | Top Tube Length | 536||542 | 570||575 | 599||604 | 623||627 | 653||657 |
| L | Seat Tube Angle | 77.6°|76.9° | 77.2°|76.7° | 77.1°|76.6° | 76.9°|76.5° | 76.7°|76.4° |
| M | Standover Height | 701|698 | 709|706 | 731|727 | 729|726 | 728|725 |
*All measurements in degrees or millimetres
Sizing
| Size | Height | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 4'8" - 5'1" | 142 - 155cm |
| S | 5'1" - 5'5" | 155 - 165cm |
| M | 5'5" - 5'9" | 165 - 175cm |
| L | 5'9 - 6'1" | 175 - 185cm |
| XL | 6'1" - 6'4" | 185 - 193cm |
| XXL | 6'4" - 6'7" | 193 - 201cm |
The sizing chart is a great place to start when picking your next bike but everyone will fit a bike a bit differently. Your torso, arm, and leg lengths all play into what size of bike you may need. Plus, there's your own personal preference.
We always recommend swinging by the shop and taking the bike that you're looking for a spin to see how it feels. If you're unable to come by, looking at the geometry of your current bike and comparing it is a good place to start. If you have any further questions, our customer service team is there to help.
