Santa Cruz Bicycles Bronson C R Mountain Bike

Why We Like The Santa Cruz Bronson C R Mountain Bike

The mid-travel quiver-killer from Santa Cruz returns sporting new improvements that update its capability and fit. For the fifth generation of the Bronson, Santa Cruz pulled out all the stops, bringing in geometry improvements, a redesigned suspension layout, and new frame features for more capability all over the mountain. The Bronson still sits on 150mm of VPP suspension and is now even more capable on the downhill. The Bronson is longer and slacker, thanks to the new 64.2-degree headtube angle in the high setting, ensuring better stability in steeper terrain and a more balanced weight bias for better balance and stability. The redesigned VPP suspension pivot layout rotates the rear shock forward in the frame and parallel to the ground, providing lower anti-squat values for a plusher, smoother ride. The more progressive suspension kinematics throw down more climbing and descending traction. The Bronson still sports its mixed-wheel setup for the best combination of agility and efficiency, and it carries over its threaded bottom bracket and UDH configuration. The finishing features for the Bronson 5 include chainstay and downtube protection, the Glovebox internal frame storage, a flip chip to slacken out our geometry for bike park days, and silent internal cable routing.

The R build of the Santa Cruz Bronson is the entry-level build but still comes with quality components we can trust on the trails. This build starts with Santa Cruz´s Carbon C frame, a lightweight, durable frame with a great reputation. SRAM´s NX Eagle drivetrain equips us with a proven and reliable drivetrain and a big gear range for conquering any technical climb. The Reserve 30TR 6061 aluminum rims are lightweight and keep us rolling efficiently through rock gardens, while the Maxxis Assegai and DHRII tires throw down the grip we need for aggressive riding. SRAM DB8 Stealth brakes equip us with simple but powerful four-piston, mineral oil brakes for easy maintenance and tons of power. Finally, the Fox Float Rhythm rear shock equips us with a simple, no-frills design for a set-and-forget setup, while the RockShox Lyrik Select 160mm fork equips us with a plush and capable fork for handling bigger hits.

*Due to a high demand in the global supply chain and bike industry since the start of the pandemic, material weight and exact components are subject to change. We are working diligently to keep tech specs updated, and any adjustments will be of equal or better spec level. If you have any questions, reach out to a Gearhead by chatting online or calling 1-888-276-7130.

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Details

• Mid-travel trail bike with new features and capability
• Carbon C frame is stiff, lightweight, and has a great reputation for durability
• 150mm of VPP suspension has been revised for more progressive kinematics
• Mixed-wheel setup for the best balance of agility and rollover efficiency
• Fox Float Rhythm rear shock keeps the weight low and the traction high
• SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain has a proven track record and a significant gear range
• Reserve 30TR 6061 aluminum rims are light and durable
• RockShox Lyrik Select, 160mm fork has simple adjustments and technical performance
• SRAM DB8 Stealth brakes are budget-oriented heavy-duty brakes with tons of power
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Tech Specs

Frame Material

Carbon C

Suspension

VPP

Rear Shock

Fox Float Rhythm

Rear Travel

150mm

Fork

RockShox Lyrik Select

Front Travel

160mm

Headset

FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB or Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated

Shifters

SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

Rear Derailleur

SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

ISCG Tabs

ISCG-05

Crankset

SRAM Descendant Eagle , alloy, 12-speed

Chainring Sizes

32t

Crank Arm Length

[small] 165mm, [medium, large, extra large, xx-large] 170mm

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB 68/73mm

Cassette

SRAM NX Eagle, PG1230,, 12-speed

Cassette Range

11-50t

Chain

SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

Brakeset

SRAM DB8 Stealth

Brake Type

4-piston

Rotors

[front, rear] SRAM Centerline, 200mm

Handlebar

Burgtec Alloy Bar

Handlebar Width

800mm

Grips

Santa Cruz House

Stem

Burgtec Enduro

Stem Length

42mm

Saddle

SDG Bel-Air V3, steel

Seatpost

SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6mm

Seatpost Travel

[small] 125mm, [medium] 150mm, [large] 175mm, [x-large, xx-large] 200mm

Wheelset

[front] Race Face AR 30, aluminum, 29in, [rear] Race Face AR 30, aluminum, 27.5in

Hubs

SRAM MTH 716, 6-Bolt, 32h, [rear] SRAM MTH 746, 6-Bolt, 32h

Front Axle

15 x 110mm Boost

Rear Axle

12 x 148mm Boost

Tire Clearance

[rear] 2.5in

Tires

[front] Maxxis Assegai EXO+, MaxxGrip, [rear] Maxxis DHR2 EXO+, MaxxTerra

Tire Size

[front] 29 x 2.5in, [rear] 27.5 x 2.4in

Pedals

not included

Extras

Glovebox integrated frame storage, tool wallet, tube purse, downtube protector, chainstay protector, shock fender, shuttle guard, Flip chip, SRAM UDH compatible

Activity

trail, enduro

Manufacturer Warranty

[frame, handlebar, bottle cage] limited lifetime, [paint, finishes, decals] limited 3 year, [Reserve Carbon Wheel] limited lifetime