Bronson Hero
Design details of Bronson Detail
Design details of Bronson Detail

Bronson 1

2013 - 2015

Model Version 1
Production Start 2013
Production End 2015
Suspension/Pivot System VPP - Virtual Pivot Point
Material Available in Carbon Fiber & Aluminum
Rear Wheel Travel 150mm
Size Range S,M,L,XL
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Model Specs

Compatible Forks 150mm to 160mm total travel 160mm travel max recommended
Headtube/Headset Tapered - 44mm zero stack/internal upper cup, with an external 49mm lower cup. The SHIS name is ZS44/28.6 EC49/40.
Seat Post 30.9mm - Minimum insertion 100mm
Front Derailleur 34.9mm Bottom Swing/Top Pull (high clamp)
BB Shell Width 73mm - Threaded - ISO
Chainline Spec 50mm
Recommended Max Tire Size 2.4 - may vary by tire and rim model
Brakes Disc Brake - ISO
Max Brake Rotor Size 203mm
Rear Hub 142mm x 12mm Through-Axle
Seatpost Clamp 34.9mm

Shock Specs

Rear Shock Eye-to-Eye 7.875" (200mm)
Stroke 2.25" (57mm)
Mounting Bushing Width Front 22mm
Mounting Bushing Width Rear 22mm
Mounting Bolt Diameter Front 8mm
Mounting Bolt Diameter Rear 8mm
Leverage Ratio 2.63 : 1
Rear Shock Setup bronson.1_shock_set-up.png

Geometry

All units are in millimeters or degrees.
s m l xl
Reach 375mm 403mm 428mm 448mm
Stack 584mm 594mm 594mm 612mm
Head tube angle 67° 67° 67° 67°
Seat Tube Length 407mm 432mm 470mm 508mm
Front Center
BB Height 346mm 346mm 346mm 346mm
BB Drop
Wheelbase 1108mm 1139mm 1165mm 1192mm
Rear Center 439mm 439mm 439mm 439mm
Head Tube Length 90mm 100mm 100mm 120mm
Top Tube Length 554mm 584mm 610mm 635mm
Seat Tube Angle 73° 73° 73° 73°
Standover Height 718mm 731mm 733mm 749mm
Eye to eye length
Seatpost length
Stem length
Crank length
Bronson Geometry

Suspension Setup

Suspension Setup

Exploded Diagrams

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Exploded Diagram of Bronson
Exploded Diagram of Bronson

Manuals & Files

If you're looking for more information about your bike check our the Santa Cruz Bicycles Owner's Manual.