Bronson

Front (MM) 160

Rear (MM) 150

Wheel Size MX

Santa Cruz Bicycles Bronson - Matte Green

THE CORE ALL-ROUNDER WITH A WILD SIDE

When you can only have one bike, and your mission is to ride it into oblivion, this is the one. From manicured bike parks to blown-out loamy berms, alpine lines to backyard trails, the Bronson feels just as at home in the air as it does in the dirt. For the rider with a Peter Pan disposition or anyone looking to get into a pan-flat tabletop position, the Bronson encourages bad behavior.

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STYLE AT SPEED

A WILD SIDE FOR SIDE HITS

The Bronson’s suspension and geometry work in harmony to create a settled, assured ride that feels as if it's whispering to you, ‘You’ve got this. Don’t brake. Go for the side hit. Do it.’ You might even find yourself asking your riding buddies for another lap.

MILLIMETERS MATTER

ON THE TRAIL, IT FEELS OFF THE CHAIN!

This is the best VPP™ we’ve ever made. There’s more traction on offer, and it makes for a very composed descender. The lower VPP™ link is placed low and forward to optimize anti-squat. The result is a plush, open feel with a lot of traction, and minimal kickback on square-edge hits.

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Bronson X0 AXS RSV

Carbon CC

Everything, plus legendary carbon Reserve wheels.

$8,999

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Bronson X0 AXS

Carbon CC

For the factory Jackson. The lightest CC carbon frame, full SRAM X0 electronic Transmission, Fox 36 Factory suspension and SRAM Maven brakes

$7,999

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Bronson GX AXS

Carbon C

The high-performance all-rounder. Full SRAM GX Eagle electronic Transmission, SRAM Maven brakes, and Fox Elite suspension

$6,999

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Bronson 90

Carbon C

Core score upgrade. Upgraded hubs, headset, and dropper post. Upgraded suspension with more adjustment, SRAM 90 cable-operated T-Type Transmission and SRAM Maven brakes.

$5,899

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Bronson 70

Carbon C

Base model with same tires and big rotors as all Bronsons. SRAM 70 cable actuated T-Type Transmission.

$4,999

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Bronson S

Carbon C

The workhorse. Upgraded hubs, headset, and dropper post. Upgraded suspension with more adjustment, SRAM Eagle cable-operated drivetrain and four-piston SRAM brakes.

$5,899

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Bronson R

Carbon C

Base model with same tires and big rotors as all Bronsons. Quality RockShox Lyrik fork and Fox Float Rhythm rear shock suspension, just without all the external tuning dials.

$4,999

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Bronson Frame CC

Carbon CC

$3,899

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Bronson Frame C

Carbon C

$3,499

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Design Details

VPP™

The dual link VPP™ suspension design offers a balance of pedaling efficiency and all-out bump-chomping prowess.

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Carbon Mastery

Choose between our top-end, lightweight Carbon CC frame or the value-minded Carbon C frame. Both come with a lifetime warranty.

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Built to Last

Bikes aren't throwaway items, but they get thrown around. From the tough frames to free bearings for life, Santa Cruz bikes are built to last.

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Glovebox

Keep your ride essentials close to hand inside the Glovebox. Also comes with a tailored Tool Wallet and Tube Purse.

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	s	m	l	xl	xxl
Reach (Hi/Lo)	435/432	460/457	480/478	500/498	525/523
Stack (Hi/Lo)	623/625	632/634	641/643	659/661	668/670
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°
Head Tube Length (Hi/Lo)	110	120	130	150	160
Rear Center (Hi/Lo)	437	439	442	445	448
Front Center (Hi/Lo)	771	800	825	853	883
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
Wheelbase (Hi/Lo)	1208	1240	1267	1299	1331
Top Tube Length (Hi/Lo)	572	595	614	636	662
Seat Tube Length (Hi/Lo)	380	405	430	460	500
Seat Tube Angle (Hi/Lo)	77.6°/77.3°	77.9°/77.6°	78.2°/77.9°	78.3°/78°	78.4°/78.1°
Standover Height (Hi/Lo)	721	723	725	727	731

label	part_number	quantity	name	blurb
A	29-27474	1	Upper Link
B	11-12681	2	6900-2RS Bearing
C	26-15533	2	M10x3 Washer	Apply grease to inner surface
D	26-11612	2	Bearing Dust Shield	Apply grease to inner surface
E	11-12218	2	6902-2RS Max Bearing

label	part_number	quantity	name	blurb	torque
A	29-27473	1	Lower Link
B	11-17708	4	6902-1ZR Bearing
C	26-11612	4	Bearing Dust Shield	Apply grease to inner surface
D	26-19126	1	15x28 Bearing spacer
E	26-17013	1	15x40.25 Bearing Spacer
F	26-12678	1	M6 Grease Fitting		9 Nm
G	26-15532	1	M5x5 Set Screw	Apply Loctite 242 to threads, titghten until flush	0.5 Nm

label	part_number	quantity	name	torque	blurb
A	26-22843	1	Glovebox lid
B	26-25333	1	Glovebox bezel
C	26-23284	4	M3x8 BHCS	0.5 Nm	Apply Loctite 242 to threads
D	30-23225	2	Glovebox nut

label	part_number	quantity	name	blurb	torque
A	08-22209	1	Rear axle 12x173.7	Apply grease to shaft and threads
B	23-23491	1	SCB UDH	Interchangeable with Sram UDH
C	26-23492	1	SCB UDH screw	Reverse thread	20 Nm
D	30-27472	1	Chainstay Protector
E	26-15939	1	M3x12 BHCS	Apply Loctite 242 to threads	0.1 Nm
F	30-21453	1	Seatstay Protector
G	30-23094	1	Lower Link Fender
H	26-18382	2	M4x12 BHCS	Apply grease to treads	0.65 Nm

label	part_number	quantity	torque	name	blurb
A	26-20122	2	16 Nm	M10x23 Screw	Apply Loctite 242 to threads only, apply grease to shaft only
B	08-22343	1	20 Nm	Pivot Axle M15x91	Apply Loctite 242 to threads only, apply grease to shaft only
C	26-15633	3		M6 Tapered Washer	Apply grease to surface
D	26-11817	3		M6 Washer
E	26-15947	3	9 Nm	M6x20 SHCS	Apply Loctite 242 to threads
F	08-16291	1	20 Nm	Pivot axle M15x68.5	Apply Loctite 242 to threads only, apply grease to shaft only
G	08-16292	1	20 Nm	Pivot axle M15x80.5	Apply Loctite 242 to threads only, apply grease to shaft only
H	26-15946	1	5.6 Nm	M5x20 SHCS	Apply Loctite 242 to threads
I	26-12652	1		M5 Washer
J	26-27530	1		M5 Tapered Washer	Apply grease to surface
K	08-27508	1	13.6Nm	Shock Mount Axle M10x63	Apply Loctite 242 to threads only, apply grease to shaft only
L	26-22461	1	20 Nm	M8x45 Shock Bolt	Apply Loctite 242 to threads
M	26-21452	1		M8x2 Flip Chip NDS	Apply grease to surface
N	26-21451	1		M8x2 Flip Chip DS	Apply grease to surface

label	part_number	quantity	name	blurb	torque
A	20-27756	1	Head Tube Badge	Clean frame surface, center on headtube
B	30-23750	1	Shuttle Guard Mount
C	30-22560	1	Shuttle Guard
D	26-21249	2	M4x8 BHCS	Apply grease to threads	0.65 Nm
E	30-27471	1	Downtube Protector
F	26-18382	2	M4x12 BHCS	Apply grease to treads	0.65 Nm
G	34-20201	1	36.4 Seat Collar

Frame Size	Flip Chip	Setup Key	Setup Cog	30T	32T	34T	36T
S	High	B	7	116	116	118	118
M	High	B	7	116	116	118	118
L	High	B	7	116	118	118	120
XL	High	B	7	116	118	118	120
XXL	High	B	7	118	118	120	120
S	Low	B	7	116	116	118	118
M	Low	B	7	116	116	118	118
L	Low	B	7	116	118	118	120
XL	Low	B	7	116	118	118	120
XXL	Low	B	7	118	118	120	120

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“Santa Cruz has hit the nail on the head with the redesign of the Bronson”

“Santa Cruz has possibly created the best feeling VPP bike I’ve ridden, aside from the bump-eating V10.”

“I simply could not fault a day out in the hills on the new Bronson. The changes aren’t all that apparent to the eye–you’d have to know the VPP has been moved–but the real world changes are massive and they make this bike a joy to ride.”

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Bronson

THE CORE ALL-ROUNDER WITH A WILD SIDE

A WILD SIDE FOR SIDE HITS