MY24 Bronson
MY24 Bronson
MY24 Bronson
MY24 Bronson
MY23 Bronson Salmon
MY23 Bronson
MY23 Bronson
MY23 Bronson

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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Key Features:

Available in: Carbon C and Carbon CC
Wheel Size: MX
Front Travel: 160mm
Rear Travel: 150mm
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| Weight: 32.89 lbs / 14.92 kg
 
Please note: Price, Weight, and Parts Spec information is subject to change.
 

R

   

32.89 lbs / 14.92 kg

S

   

32.37 lbs / 14.68 kg

XT

   

32.36 lbs / 14.68 kg

XT RSV

   

32.31 lbs / 14.66 kg

X01

   

31.14 lbs / 14.13 kg

X01 AXS RSV

   

30.8 lbs / 13.97 kg

XX1 AXS RSV

   

30.56 lbs / 13.86 kg

Material
Carbon C

Our C Carbon frames use the same proprietary processes of the highest spec CC Carbon frames to match the same legendary strength and stiffness standards. But the use of a different grade of carbon material results in a minimal weight gain.

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Material
Carbon C

Our C Carbon frames use the same proprietary processes of the highest spec CC Carbon frames to match the same legendary strength and stiffness standards. But the use of a different grade of carbon material results in a minimal weight gain.

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Material
Carbon C

Our C Carbon frames use the same proprietary processes of the highest spec CC Carbon frames to match the same legendary strength and stiffness standards. But the use of a different grade of carbon material results in a minimal weight gain.

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Material
Carbon C

Our C Carbon frames use the same proprietary processes of the highest spec CC Carbon frames to match the same legendary strength and stiffness standards. But the use of a different grade of carbon material results in a minimal weight gain.

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Material
Carbon CC

CC denotes our highest grade carbon fiber frames. Use of the very best materials in the composite results in the lightest, best handling bikes. CC level bikes are also specced with the best wheels, drivetrains and suspension on these models.

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Material
Carbon CC

CC denotes our highest grade carbon fiber frames. Use of the very best materials in the composite results in the lightest, best handling bikes. CC level bikes are also specced with the best wheels, drivetrains and suspension on these models.

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Material
Carbon CC

CC denotes our highest grade carbon fiber frames. Use of the very best materials in the composite results in the lightest, best handling bikes. CC level bikes are also specced with the best wheels, drivetrains and suspension on these models.

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Rear Shock
FOX Float X Performance

Rear Shock
RockShox Super Deluxe Select+

Rear Shock
RockShox Super Deluxe Select+

Rear Shock
RockShox Super Deluxe Select+

Rear Shock
RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate

Rear Shock
RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate

Rear Shock
RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate

Fork
RockShox Lyrik Select, 160mm

Fork
FOX 36 Float Performance, 160mm

Fork
FOX 36 Float Performance Elite, 160mm

Fork
FOX 36 Float Performance Elite, 160mm

Fork
FOX 36 Float Factory, 160mm

Fork
FOX 36 Float Factory, 160mm

Fork
FOX 36 Float Factory, 160mm

Rear Derailleur
SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd

Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd

Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT M8100, 12spd

Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT M8100, 12spd

Rear Derailleur
SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd

Rear Derailleur
SRAM X01 Eagle AXS, 12spd

Rear Derailleur
SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS, 12spd

Shifters
SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd

Shifters
SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd

Shifters
Shimano XT M8100, 12spd

Shifters
Shimano XT M8100, 12spd

Shifters
SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd

Shifters
SRAM GX AXS Shifter

Shifters
SRAM AXS Paddle Shifter

Cassette
SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t

Cassette
SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t

Cassette
Shimano XT M8100, 12spd, 10-51t

Cassette
Shimano XT M8100, 12spd, 10-51t

Cassette
SRAM XG1295 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t

Cassette
SRAM XG1295 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t

Cassette
SRAM XG1295 Eagle Rainbow, 12spd, 10-50t

Chain
SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd

Chain
SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd

Chain
Shimano XT, 12spd

Chain
Shimano XT, 12spd

Chain
SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd

Chain
SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd

Chain
SRAM XX1 Eagle, 12spd

Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB

Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB

Bottom Bracket
Shimano XT 68/73mm Threaded BB

Bottom Bracket
Shimano XT 68/73mm Threaded BB

Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB

Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB

Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB

Headset
Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset

Headset
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset

Headset
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset

Headset
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset

Headset
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset

Headset
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset

Headset
Chris King DropSet 3 Integrated Headset

Rear Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C, EXO, TR

Rear Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C, EXO, TR

Rear Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C, EXO, TR

Rear Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C, EXO, TR

Rear Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C, EXO, TR

Rear Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C, EXO, TR

Rear Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C, EXO, TR

Front Tire
Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5, 3C, MaxxGrip, EXO, TR

Front Tire
Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5, 3C, MaxxGrip, EXO, TR

Front Tire
Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5, 3C, MaxxGrip, EXO, TR

Front Tire
Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5, 3C, MaxxGrip, EXO, TR

Front Tire
Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5, 3C, MaxxGrip, EXO, TR

Front Tire
Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5, 3C, MaxxGrip, EXO, TR

Front Tire
Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5, 3C, MaxxGrip, EXO, TR

Sealant
Stan's Sealant

Sealant
Stan's Sealant

Sealant
Stan's Sealant

Sealant
Stan's Sealant

Sealant
Stan's Sealant

Sealant
Stan's Sealant

Sealant
Stan's Sealant

Front Hub
SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 32h

Front Hub
DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 6 bolt, 28h

Front Hub
Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, 6 Bolt, 28h

Front Hub
Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, 6 Bolt, 28h

Front Hub
Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, 6 Bolt, 28h

Front Hub
Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, 6 Bolt, 28h

Front Hub
i9 Hydra, 15x110, 28h

Rims
RaceFace AR Offset 30 29" Rim f, 27.5" Rim r

Rims
RaceFace AR Offset 30 29" Rim f, 27.5" Rim r

Rims
RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29" Rim f, 27.5" Rim r

Rims
Reserve 30 29" Rim f, 27.5" Rim r

Rims
RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29" Rim f, 27.5" Rim r

Rims
Reserve 30 29" Rim f, 27.5" Rim r

Rims
Reserve 30 29" Rim f, 27.5" Rim r

Rear Hub
SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h

Rear Hub
DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 28h

Rear Hub
Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, Microspline, 6 Bolt, 28h

Rear Hub
Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, Microspline, 6 Bolt, 28h

Rear Hub
Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, XD, 6 Bolt, 28h

Rear Hub
Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, XD, 6 Bolt, 28h

Rear Hub
i9 Hydra, 12x148, XD, 28h

Rotors
Avid Centerline 200mm

Rotors
Avid Centerline 200mm/180mm

Rotors
Shimano XT RT86, Ice Tech, 203mm/180mm

Rotors
Shimano XT RT86, Ice Tech, 203mm/180mm

Rotors
Avid Centerline 200mm/180mm

Rotors
Avid Centerline 200mm/180mm

Rotors
Avid Centerline 200mm/180mm

Brakes
SRAM G2 R

Brakes
SRAM Code R

Brakes
Shimano XT 8120

Brakes
Shimano XT 8120

Brakes
SRAM Code RSC

Brakes
SRAM Code RSC

Brakes
SRAM Code RSC

Crankset
SRAM Descendant Eagle 148 DUB 32t

Crankset
SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 32t

Crankset
Shimano XT M8120 32t

Crankset
Shimano XT M8120 32t

Crankset
SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon 148 DUB 32t

Crankset
SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon 148 DUB 32t

Crankset
SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS 148 DUB 32t

Handlebars
Burgtec Alloy Bar

Handlebars
Burgtec Alloy Bar

Handlebars
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 35mm Rise

Handlebars
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 35mm Rise

Handlebars
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 35mm Rise

Handlebars
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 35mm Rise

Handlebars
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 35mm Rise

Stem
Burgtec Enduro MK3

Stem
Burgtec Enduro MK3

Stem
Burgtec Enduro MK3

Stem
Burgtec Enduro MK3

Stem
Burgtec Enduro MK3

Stem
Burgtec Enduro MK3

Stem
i9 A35

Saddle
WTB Silverado Race Saddle

Saddle
WTB Silverado Medium Cromoly SL Fusion Saddle

Saddle
WTB Silverado Medium Cromoly SL Fusion Saddle

Saddle
WTB Silverado Medium Cromoly SL Fusion Saddle

Saddle
WTB Silverado Medium Stainless Fusion Saddle

Saddle
WTB Silverado Medium Stainless Fusion Saddle

Saddle
WTB Silverado Medium Ti Fusion Saddle

Seatpost
SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6

Seatpost
RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6

Seatpost
RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6

Seatpost
RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6

Seatpost
RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6

Seatpost
RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6

Seatpost
RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6

Grips
Santa Cruz House Grips

Grips
Santa Cruz House Grips

Grips
Santa Cruz House Grips

Grips
Santa Cruz House Grips

Grips
Santa Cruz House Grips

Grips
Santa Cruz House Grips

Grips
Santa Cruz House Grips

Travel
160/150mm

Travel
160/150mm

Travel
160/150mm

Travel
160/150mm

Travel
160/150mm

Travel
160/150mm

Travel
160/150mm

Wheel Size
MX

MIXED WHEELS: The larger 29-inch wheel adds traction and stability up front, while the 27.5-inch rear keeps the bike nimble and fun in corners.

Wheel Size
MX

MIXED WHEELS: The larger 29-inch wheel adds traction and stability up front, while the 27.5-inch rear keeps the bike nimble and fun in corners.

Wheel Size
MX

MIXED WHEELS: The larger 29-inch wheel adds traction and stability up front, while the 27.5-inch rear keeps the bike nimble and fun in corners.

Wheel Size
MX

MIXED WHEELS: The larger 29-inch wheel adds traction and stability up front, while the 27.5-inch rear keeps the bike nimble and fun in corners.

Wheel Size
MX

MIXED WHEELS: The larger 29-inch wheel adds traction and stability up front, while the 27.5-inch rear keeps the bike nimble and fun in corners.

Wheel Size
MX

MIXED WHEELS: The larger 29-inch wheel adds traction and stability up front, while the 27.5-inch rear keeps the bike nimble and fun in corners.

Wheel Size
MX

MIXED WHEELS: The larger 29-inch wheel adds traction and stability up front, while the 27.5-inch rear keeps the bike nimble and fun in corners.

Bronson Frame Specifications

Suspension SystemVPP
Front DerailleurNo compatibility
Headset/HeadtubeIntegrated (IS41/52)
Seat Post31.6mm
Seat Clamp36.4mm
Eye to Eye length230mm
Stroke60mm
Fork Compatibility160mm
BB Shell73mm Threaded
Max Tire Size2.6"
Max Chainring Size36t
Water Bottle Mounts1
Shock Mounting Bushing Front30x8 (standard bushing)
Shock Mounting Bushing Rear30x8 (roller bearing)
Brake Mount180 PM
Fork Offset37mm (XS) | 44mm (S-XL)

Suspension Setup

Take a look at detailed sag, high/low rebound, and high/low compression recommendations for shocks and forks in each build.

Geometry

All units are in millimeters or degrees.

XSSMLXL
Reach | hi/lo405/402430/427455/452475/472500/497
Stack | hi/lo594/595617/619626/628635/637649/651
Head Tube Angle | hi/lo64.7°/64.5°64.7°/64.5°64.7°/64.5°64.7°/64.5°64.7°/64.5°
Seat Tube Length | hi/lo370/370380/380405/405430/430460/460
Front Center | hi/lo722/722757/757786/786811/810842/842
BB Height | hi/lo344/341344/341344/341344/341344/341
BB Drop (front) | hi/lo10/1329/3229/3229/3229/32
BB Drop (rear) | hi/lo10/1329/3229/3229/3229/32
Wheelbase | hi/lo1149/11541188/11891221/12221249/12491284/1285
Rear Center | hi/lo427/432431/432435/436438/439442/443
Head Tube Length | hi/lo110/110100/100110/110120/120135/135
Top Tube Length | hi/lo536/542570/575599/604623/627653/657
Seat Tube Angle | hi/lo77.6°/76.9°77.2°/76.7°77.1°/76.6°76.9°/76.5°76.7°/76.4°
Standover Height | hi/lo701/698709/706731/727729/726728/725
Bronson 4 Frame Render

Units

cm

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.

Units

cm

142 - 155cm
142 - 155cm

XS

155 - 165cm
155 - 165cm

S

165 - 175cm
165 - 175cm

M

175 - 185cm
175 - 185cm

L

185 - 196cm
185 - 196cm

XL

FAQ's

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