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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.

  • Thrasher in need of a micro-machine? Check out the 5010
  • Big fan of the Bronson but want pedal-assist? Check out the Heckler eMTB
  • Love the Bronson and want to see what Juliana has to offer? Check out the Roubion
  • Proud owner of a Bronson? Find all the Rider Support info you need to keep enjoying it

Key Features:

Available in: Carbon C and Carbon CC
Wheel Size: MX
Front Travel: 160mm
Rear Travel: 150mm
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6.199 € EUR   | Peso: 33.02 lbs / 14.98 kg
 

Please note: Price, Weight, and Parts Spec information is subject to change.

 

R

6.199 € EUR  

33.02 lbs / 14.98 kg

S

6.999 € EUR  

32.53 lbs / 14.76 kg

GX AXS

7.999 € EUR  

32.36 lbs / 14.68 kg

GX AXS RSV

9.199 € EUR  

32.28 lbs / 14.64 kg

X01

8.699 € EUR  

31.1 lbs / 14.12 kg

X01 AXS RSV

10.699 € EUR  

30.9 lbs / 14.02 kg

Materiale
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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Materiale
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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Materiale
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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Materiale
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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Materiale
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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Materiale
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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Ammortizzatore
FOX Float X Performance 230x60

Ammortizzatore
RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ 230x60

Ammortizzatore
RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ 230x60

Ammortizzatore
RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ 230x60

Ammortizzatore
RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate 230x60

Ammortizzatore
RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate 230x60

Forcella
RockShox Lyrik Base, 160mm

Forcella
FOX 36 Float Performance, 160mm

Forcella
FOX 36 Float Performance Elite, 160mm

Forcella
FOX 36 Float Performance Elite, 160mm

Forcella
FOX 36 Float Factory, 160mm

Forcella
FOX 36 Float Factory, 160mm

Deragliatore posteriore
SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd

Deragliatore posteriore
SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd

Deragliatore posteriore
SRAM GX AXS Eagle, 12spd

Deragliatore posteriore
SRAM GX AXS Eagle, 12spd

Deragliatore posteriore
SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd

Deragliatore posteriore
SRAM X01 Eagle AXS, 12spd

Comandi
SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd

Comandi
SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd

Comandi
GX AXS Controller

Comandi
GX AXS Controller

Comandi
SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd

Comandi
GX AXS Controller

Pacco pignoni
SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t

Pacco pignoni
SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t

Pacco pignoni
SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t

Pacco pignoni
SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t

Pacco pignoni
SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t

Pacco pignoni
SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t

Catena
SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd

Catena
SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd

Catena
SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd

Catena
SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd

Catena
SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd

Catena
SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd

Moviemento centrale
SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB

Moviemento centrale
SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB

Moviemento centrale
SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB

Moviemento centrale
SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB

Moviemento centrale
SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB

Moviemento centrale
SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB

Serie sterzo
Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset

Serie sterzo
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset

Serie sterzo
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset

Serie sterzo
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset

Serie sterzo
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset

Serie sterzo
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset

Pneumatico posteriore
Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR

Pneumatico posteriore
Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR

Pneumatico posteriore
Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR

Pneumatico posteriore
Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR

Pneumatico posteriore
Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR

Pneumatico posteriore
Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR

Pneumatico anteriore
Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5"WT, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, TR

Pneumatico anteriore
Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5"WT, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, TR

Pneumatico anteriore
Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5"WT, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, TR

Pneumatico anteriore
Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5"WT, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, TR

Pneumatico anteriore
Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5"WT, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, TR

Pneumatico anteriore
Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5"WT, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, TR

Liquido Sigillante
Reserve Tubeless Sealant

Liquido Sigillante
Reserve Tubeless Sealant

Liquido Sigillante
Reserve Tubeless Sealant

Liquido Sigillante
Reserve Tubeless Sealant

Liquido Sigillante
Reserve Tubeless Sealant

Liquido Sigillante
Reserve Tubeless Sealant

Mozzo anteriore
SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 32h

Mozzo anteriore
DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 28h

Mozzo anteriore
i9 1/1, 15x110, 28h

Mozzo anteriore
i9 1/1, 15x110, 28h

Mozzo anteriore
i9 1/1, 15x110, 28h

Mozzo anteriore
i9 1/1, 15x110, 28h

Cerchio anteriore
RaceFace AR Offset 30 29"

Cerchio anteriore
RaceFace AR Offset 30 29"

Cerchio anteriore
RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29"

Cerchio anteriore
Reserve 30|HD 29", 28h

Cerchio anteriore
RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29"

Cerchio anteriore
Reserve 30|HD 29", 28h

Mozzo posteriore
SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h

Mozzo posteriore
DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 36t, 28h

Mozzo posteriore
i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 28h

Mozzo posteriore
i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 28h

Mozzo posteriore
i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 28h

Mozzo posteriore
i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 28h

Cerchio posteriore
RaceFace AR Offset 30 27.5"

Cerchio posteriore
RaceFace AR Offset 30 27.5"

Cerchio posteriore
RaceFace ARC Offset 30 27.5"

Cerchio posteriore
Reserve 30|HD 27.5", 28h

Cerchio posteriore
RaceFace ARC Offset 30 27.5"

Cerchio posteriore
Reserve 30|HD 27.5", 28h

Disco anteriore
Avid Centerline 200mm

Disco anteriore
Avid Centerline 200mm

Disco anteriore
Avid Centerline 200mm

Disco anteriore
Avid Centerline 200mm

Disco anteriore
Avid Centerline 200mm

Disco anteriore
Avid Centerline 200mm

Disco posteriore
Avid Centerline 200mm

Disco posteriore
Avid Centerline 180mm

Disco posteriore
Avid Centerline 180mm

Disco posteriore
Avid Centerline 180mm

Disco posteriore
Avid Centerline 180mm

Disco posteriore
Avid Centerline 180mm

Freni
SRAM G2 R

Freni
SRAM Code R

Freni
SRAM Code RS

Freni
SRAM Code RS

Freni
SRAM Code RSC

Freni
SRAM Code RSC

Guarnitura
SRAM Descendant Eagle 148 DUB, 32t

Guarnitura
SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB, 32t

Guarnitura
SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB, 32t

Guarnitura
SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB, 32t

Guarnitura
SRAM X1 Carbon Eagle 148 DUB, 32t

Guarnitura
SRAM X1 Carbon Eagle 148 DUB, 32t

Manubri
Burgtec RideWide Alloy Bar, 800mm

Manubri
Burgtec RideWide Alloy Bar, 800mm

Manubri
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm

Manubri
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm

Manubri
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm

Manubri
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm

Attacco manubrio
Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm

Attacco manubrio
Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm

Attacco manubrio
Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm

Attacco manubrio
Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm

Attacco manubrio
Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm

Attacco manubrio
Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm

Sella
WTB Silverado Medium CroMo

Sella
WTB Silverado Medium CroMo

Sella
WTB Silverado Medium CroMo

Sella
WTB Silverado Medium CroMo

Sella
WTB Silverado Medium Ti

Sella
WTB Silverado Medium Ti

Reggisella
SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6

Reggisella
SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6

Reggisella
RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6

Reggisella
RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6

Reggisella
RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6

Reggisella
RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6

Manopole
Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips

Our House Grips have an aggressive knurl pattern for all-weather grip, finger ridges for added control and soft, yet durable rubber compound. They come in either 30 or 32mm width and have an inboard snap-on lock ring to keep them tight but no ring on the outboard side so they’re super comfortable. And they’ll do your taxes* *not true. But they are really good.

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Manopole
Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips

Our House Grips have an aggressive knurl pattern for all-weather grip, finger ridges for added control and soft, yet durable rubber compound. They come in either 30 or 32mm width and have an inboard snap-on lock ring to keep them tight but no ring on the outboard side so they’re super comfortable. And they’ll do your taxes* *not true. But they are really good.

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Manopole
Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips

Our House Grips have an aggressive knurl pattern for all-weather grip, finger ridges for added control and soft, yet durable rubber compound. They come in either 30 or 32mm width and have an inboard snap-on lock ring to keep them tight but no ring on the outboard side so they’re super comfortable. And they’ll do your taxes* *not true. But they are really good.

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Manopole
Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips

Our House Grips have an aggressive knurl pattern for all-weather grip, finger ridges for added control and soft, yet durable rubber compound. They come in either 30 or 32mm width and have an inboard snap-on lock ring to keep them tight but no ring on the outboard side so they’re super comfortable. And they’ll do your taxes* *not true. But they are really good.

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Manopole
Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips

Our House Grips have an aggressive knurl pattern for all-weather grip, finger ridges for added control and soft, yet durable rubber compound. They come in either 30 or 32mm width and have an inboard snap-on lock ring to keep them tight but no ring on the outboard side so they’re super comfortable. And they’ll do your taxes* *not true. But they are really good.

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Manopole
Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips

Our House Grips have an aggressive knurl pattern for all-weather grip, finger ridges for added control and soft, yet durable rubber compound. They come in either 30 or 32mm width and have an inboard snap-on lock ring to keep them tight but no ring on the outboard side so they’re super comfortable. And they’ll do your taxes* *not true. But they are really good.

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Escursione
160/150mm

Escursione
160/150mm

Escursione
160/150mm

Escursione
160/150mm

Escursione
160/150mm

Escursione
160/150mm

Diametro ruota
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.

Diametro ruota
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.

Diametro ruota
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.

Diametro ruota
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.

Diametro ruota
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.

Diametro ruota
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.

Geometry

XSSMLXL
Reach 405430455475500
Stack 594617626635649
Head Tube Angle 64.7°64.7°64.7°64.7°64.7°
Seat Tube Length 370380405430460
Front Center 722757786811842
BB Height 344344344344344
BB Drop 1029/1029/1029/1029/10
Wheelbase 11491188122112491284
Rear Center 427431435438442
Head Tube Length 110100110120135
Top Tube Length 536570599623653
Seat Tube Angle 77.6°77.2°77.1°76.9°76.7°
Standover Height 701709731729728

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

Veronique Sandler riding the new Bronson MX
Riding the Bronson in the forest
Digging at the dirt jumps with the new Bronson
Jumping the Bronson mixed wheel mountain bike
Veronique Sandler on mountain bike trails on the Bronson
Veronique Sandler riding the new Bronson MX
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Design Details

Upper link and shock with 150mm of travel

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150mm VPP™ travel

The 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 worlds

The 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.

Geo to match

The 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 air

The Bronson frame fits all sizes and types of rear shocks.

Made to last many lifetimes

The 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.

Tough Carbon Frame

Why scrap a frame when a simple bearing service can make one last a lifetime? That's our stance on sustainability at least, and it's why our carbon fiber doesn’t just mean lighter, it means tough as hell, lifetime warranty and crash replacement support.

Bronson CC mixed wheel mountain bike in Paydirt Gold

Maintenance Information

Reserve Wheels

How to find your serial number

Something not right? Use our warranty claim form to file a claim. We'll do everything we can to get you back to riding as fast as possible.

File a claim for a Santa Cruz product

If you have any other questions or would like to follow up on a warranty claim, contact our Warranty Department.

Bronson Tech Support

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)
Fork Offset (Rockshox Lyrik)42mm (S-XL)

Download the shock setup PDF for this bike and get even more detailed sag, high/low rebound, and high/low compression recommendations for shocks below and get recommendations for the fork in each build.

Tobin O. getting ready for a ride, putting on his shoes while his mechanic check over his 2022 Blur
Tobin O. getting ready for a ride, putting on his shoes while his mechanic check over his 2022 Blur

Lifetime Warranty and Support

Missing a ride sucks. That's why we build the very best bikes and offer legendary rider support for life so that you don't.

We design our bikes to last, to be easy to work on and we make sure to provide the parts and information so you can make your bike last for many lifetimes.

We take No Missed Rides seriously, so we keep stock of every small part and spare to keep you rolling. Head over to the shop to find what you need.