Santa Cruz Bicycles Bronson CC Mountain Bike Frame

Why We Like The Santa Cruz Bronson CC Mountain Bike Frame

If there is such a thing as a quiver-killer bike, the Santa Cruz Bronson is it. From railing down the steepest descents to casual trail rides, the Bronson´s mid-travel design, efficient suspension platform, and mixed-wheel setup make it a blast to ride on any trail. With 150 millimeters of VPP suspension, the Bronson is at home descending technical trails and is still nimble enough to climb back up and do it over again. A 64.7-degree headtube angle and long wheelbase sticks our front wheel out in front of us for confidence and stability on the descents. A size-specific seat tube angle, sitting at around 77 degrees, puts us in the perfect position over the pedals, allowing us to be efficient when climbing, and with a frame weighing in at just 6.84 pounds, the Bronson won´t be holding us back when we are climbing. Size-specific chainstay lengths mean every rider on a Bronson can have the same agile rear end, no matter our size frame. The Bronson´s mixed-wheel setup gives us the best of both worlds, with the 29-inch front tire handling the rollover capability and the 27.5-inch rear tire enhancing the turn radius and agility. For those steeper and deeper days, we turn to the flip chip in the rear shock link that allows us to adjust our geometry, making the bike slacker, longer, and lower. An integrated Glovebox frame storage allows for easy access to our riding essentials, and a Sag Window makes sag reading and setup easier. The Bronson includes an integrated chainstay and downtube protector to protect our bike from rock strikes and chain slaps, and a shuttle guard allows us to throw our bike over our truck´s tailgate worry-free.

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Details

• Mid-travel bike that excels at trail and enduro riding
• Carbon C frame is lightweight, stiff, and durable
• 150mm of VPP suspension makes pedaling efficient and descending plush
• Mixed-wheel setup gives us the best of both worlds for agility and speed
• Boost spacing provides better handling and a stiffer frame
• Glovebox allows us to store our essentials in the downtube
• Item #SNZK1MO

Tech Specs

Frame Material

Carbon CC

Suspension

VPP

Wheel Size

[front] 29in, [rear] 27.5in

Rear Shock

RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate

Rear Travel

150mm

Fork Travel

[recommended] 160mm

Head Tube Diameter

1 1/8in - 1 1/2in

Headset Included

no

Bottom Bracket Type

threaded

ISCG Tabs

ISCG-05

Cable Routing

internal

Brake Type

Post

Seatpost Diameter

31.6mm

Front Axle

15 x 110mm Boost

Rear Axle

12 x 148mm Boost

Tire Clearance

[rear] 2.6in

Dropouts

closed

Extras

Glovebox, Tool Wallet, Tube Purse, downtube protector, chainstay protector, shutle guard, shock fender, SRAM UDH compatible, Flip Chip

Claimed Weight

6.84lbs

Activity

trail, enduro

Manufacturer Warranty

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