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Santa Cruz Bronson

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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? : Explore the Heckler

Key Features

  • Available in:
    Carbon C & Carbon CC
  • Wheel size:
    MX
  • Front travel:
    160mm
  • Rear travel:
    150mm
  • Designed for:
    Enduro

Details

Santa Cruz Bronson detail image
Santa Cruz Bronson detail image
Santa Cruz Bronson detail image
Santa Cruz Bronson detail image
Suspension SystemVPP
Front DerailleurNo compatibility
Headset/HeadtubeIntegrated (IS41/52)
Seat Post31.6mm
Seat Clamp36.4mm
Eye to Eye length230
Stroke60
Fork Compatibility160mm
BB Shell73mm Threaded
Max Tire Size2.6"
Water Bottle Mounts1
Brake Mount180 PM

Build Options

Select Your Build Options

Sockeye Salmon

Choose Your Build Kit

RRP: £5,399

Offer Price: £4,319

Frame Only Pricing

Santa Cruz Bronson Carbon CC - Frame Only
RRP £3,599.00

Santa Cruz Bronson Carbon CC Frame
RRP £3,599.00

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  • Frame Material
  • Fork
  • Shock
  • Rear Derailleur
  • Shifters
  • Crankset
  • Cassette
  • Chain
  • Brakes
  • Rotors
  • Handlebars
  • Stem
  • Grips
  • Headset
  • Seatpost
  • Saddle
  • Front Tyre
  • Rear Tyre
  • Front Hub
  • Rear Hub
  • Rims
  • Spokes
  • Sealant
  • Sale Price
  • R - Summer Sale
  • Carbon C
  • RockShox Lyrik Select, 160mm
  • FOX Float X Performance
  • SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
  • SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
  • SRAM Descendant Eagle DUB 32t
  • SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t
  • SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
  • SRAM G2 R
  • Avid Centerline 200mm
  • Burgtec Alloy Bar, 800mm, 30mm Rise
  • Burgtec Enduro Mk3, 42.5mm
  • Santa Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnaar
  • Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset
  • SDG Tellis
  • WTB Silverado Race Saddle or WTB Volt
  • Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5, 3C, MaxxGrip, EXO, TR (27.5" tire on size XS)
  • Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C, EXO, TR
  • SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 32h
  • SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h
  • RaceFace AR Offset 30 Rims
  • Sapim Race
  • Stan's Sealant
  • £4,319
  • R
  • Carbon C
  • RockShox Lyrik Base, 160mm
  • FOX Float X Performance, 230x60
  • SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
  • SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
  • SRAM Descendant Eagle 148 DUB 32t
  • SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t
  • SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
  • SRAM G2 R
  • Avid Centerline 200mm
  • Burgtec Alloy Bar, 800mm, 30mm Rise
  • Burgtec Enduro Mk3, 42.5mm
  • Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
  • FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB or Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated
  • SDG Tellis
  • WTB Silverado, CroMo
  • Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5"WT, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO (27.5" tire on size XS)
  • Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO
  • SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 32h
  • SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h
  • RaceFace AR Offset 30 Rims
  • Sapim Race
  • Reserve Sealant
  • S - Summer Sale
  • Carbon C
  • FOX 36 Float Performance, 160mm
  • RockShox Super Deluxe Select+
  • SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
  • SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
  • SRAM GX Eagle DUB 32t
  • SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
  • SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
  • SRAM Code R
  • Avid Centerline 200mm Front / 180mm Rear
  • Burgtec Alloy Bar, 800mm, 30mm Rise
  • Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42.5mm
  • Santa Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnaar
  • Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
  • SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6
  • WTB Silverado Medium Cromoly SL Fusion Saddle or WTB Volt
  • Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5, 3C, MaxxGrip, EXO, TR (27.5" tire on size XS)
  • Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C, EXO, TR
  • E13, 15x110, 6 bolt, 28h
  • E13, 12x148, XD, 28h
  • RaceFace AR Offset 30 Rims
  • Sapim Race
  • Stan's Sealant
  • £4,999
  • S
  • Carbon C
  • FOX 36 Float Performance, 160mm
  • RockShox Super Deluxe Select+
  • SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
  • SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
  • SRAM GX Eagle DUB 32t
  • SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
  • SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
  • SRAM Code R
  • Avid Centerline 200mm Front / 180mm Rear
  • Burgtec Alloy Bar, 800mm, 30mm Rise
  • Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42.5mm
  • Santa Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnaar
  • Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
  • SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6
  • WTB Silverado, CroMo
  • Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5, 3C, MaxxGrip, EXO, TR (27.5" tire on size XS)
  • Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C, EXO, TR
  • DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 28h
  • DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h
  • RaceFace AR Offset 30 Rims
  • Sapim Race
  • Reserve Sealant
  • GX AXS
  • Carbon C
  • FOX 36 Float Performance Elite, 160mm
  • RockShox Super Deluxe Select+
  • SRAM GX AXS Eagle, 12spd
  • SRAM GX AXS Controller
  • SRAM GX Eagle DUB 32t
  • SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
  • SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
  • SRAM Code RS
  • Avid Centerline 200mm Front / 180mm Rear
  • Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm
  • Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42.5mm
  • Santa Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnaar
  • Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
  • RockShox Reverb Stealth
  • WTB Silverado Medium Cromoly SL Fusion Saddle or WTB Volt
  • Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5, 3C, MaxxGrip, EXO, TR (27.5" tire on size XS)
  • Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C, EXO, TR
  • i9 1/1, 15x110, 28h
  • i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 28h
  • RaceFace ARC Offset 30 Rims
  • Sapim Race
  • Reserve Sealant
  • £6,239
  • GX AXS NGT
  • Carbon C
  • RockShox Lyrik Select+, 160mm
  • RockShox Super Deluxe Select+
  • SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
  • SRAM AXS Pod Bridge
  • SRAM GX Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t
  • SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
  • SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
  • SRAM Code Bronze Stealth
  • SRAM HS2 200mm Front / 180mm Rear
  • Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm
  • Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42.5mm
  • Santa Cruz House Grips
  • Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
  • OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6 or RockShox Reverb, 31.6 or Fox Transfer, 31.6
  • WTB Silverado Medium CroMo
  • Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5, 3C, MaxxGrip, EXO, TR (27.5" tire on size XS)
  • Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO
  • DT Swiss 370, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6-Bolt, 28h
  • DT Swis 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h
  • RaceFace ARC Offset 30 Rims
  • Sapim Race
  • Reserve Sealant
  • GX AXS Reserve
  • Carbon C
  • FOX 36 Float Performance Elite, 160mm
  • RockShox Super Deluxe Select+
  • SRAM GX AXS Eagle, 12spd
  • SRAM GX AXS Controller
  • SRAM GX Eagle DUB 32t
  • SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
  • SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
  • SRAM Code RS
  • Avid Centerline 200mm Front / 180mm Rear
  • Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm
  • Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42.5mm
  • Santa Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnaar
  • Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
  • RockShox Reverb Stealth
  • WTB Silverado Medium Cromoly SL Fusion Saddle or WTB Volt
  • Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5, 3C, MaxxGrip, EXO, TR (27.5" tire on size XS)
  • Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C, EXO, TR
  • i9 1/1, 15x110, 28h
  • i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 28h
  • Reserve 30|HD Rims
  • Sapim Race
  • Reserve Sealant
  • £7,119
  • GX AXS Reserve NGT
  • Carbon C
  • RockShox Lyrik Select+, 160mm
  • RockShox Super Deluxe Select+
  • SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
  • SRAM AXS Pod Bridge
  • SRAM GX Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t
  • SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
  • SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
  • SRAM Code Bronze Stealth
  • SRAM HS2 200mm Front / 180mm Rear
  • Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm
  • Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42.5mm
  • Santa Cruz House Grips
  • Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
  • OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6 or RockShox Reverb, 31.6 or Fox Transfer, 31.6
  • WTB Silverado Medium CroMo
  • Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5, 3C, MaxxGrip, EXO, TR (27.5" tire on size XS)
  • Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO
  • DT Swiss 370, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6-Bolt, 28h
  • DT Swis 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h
  • Reserve 30|HD
  • Sapim Race
  • Reserve Sealant
  • XO1
  • Carbon CC
  • FOX 36 Float Factory, 160mm
  • RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate
  • SRAM XO1 Eagle, 12spd
  • SRAM XO1 Eagle, 12spd
  • SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon DUB 32t
  • SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
  • SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
  • SRAM Code RSC
  • Avid Centerline 200mm Front / 180mm Rear
  • Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 35mm Rise
  • Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42.5mm
  • Santa Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnaar
  • Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
  • RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6
  • WTB Silverado Medium Stainless Fusion Saddle or WTB Volt
  • Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5, 3C, MaxxGrip, EXO, TR (27.5" tire on size XS)
  • Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C, EXO, TR
  • Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, 6 Bolt, 28h
  • Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, XD, 6 Bolt, 28h
  • RaceFace ARC Offset 30 Rims
  • Sapim Race
  • Stan's Sealant
  • XO1 AXS Reserve
  • Carbon CC
  • FOX 36 Float Factory, 160mm
  • RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate
  • SRAM X01 Eagle AXS, 12spd
  • SRAM GX AXS Shifter
  • SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon DUB 32t
  • SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
  • SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
  • SRAM Code RSC
  • Avid Centerline 200mm Front / 180mm Rear
  • Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 35mm Rise
  • Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42.5mm
  • Santa Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnaar
  • Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
  • RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6
  • WTB Silverado Medium Stainless Fusion Saddle or WTB Volt
  • Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5, 3C, MaxxGrip, EXO, TR (27.5" tire on size XS)
  • Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C, EXO, TR
  • Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, 6 Bolt, 28h
  • Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, XD, 6 Bolt, 28h
  • Santa Cruz Reserve 30 Carbon Rims
  • Sapim D-Light
  • Stan's Sealant
  • XO AXS
  • Carbon CC
  • Rockshox Lyrik Ultimate, 160mm
  • RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate
  • SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
  • SRAM AXS Pod Bridge
  • SRAM X0 Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t
  • SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
  • SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
  • SRAM Code Silver Stealth
  • SRAM HS2 200mm Front / 180mm Rear
  • Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm
  • Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42.5mm
  • Santa Cruz House Grips
  • Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
  • OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6
  • WTB Silverado Medium, Ti
  • Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5"WT, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO (27.5" tire on size XS)
  • Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO
  • Industry Nine 1/1, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6-Bolt, 28h
  • Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, XD, 6 Bolt, 28h
  • RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29"
  • Sapim D-Light
  • Stan's Sealant
  • XO AXS Reserve
  • Carbon CC
  • Rockshox Lyrik Ultimate, 160mm
  • RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate
  • SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
  • SRAM AXS Pod Bridge
  • SRAM X0 Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t
  • SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
  • SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
  • SRAM Code Silver Stealth
  • SRAM HS2 200mm Front / 180mm Rear
  • Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm
  • Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42.5mm
  • Santa Cruz House Grips
  • Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
  • OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6
  • WTB Silverado Medium, Ti
  • Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5"WT, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO (27.5" tire on size XS)
  • Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO
  • Industry Nine 1/1, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6-Bolt, 28h
  • Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, XD, 6 Bolt, 28h
  • Reserve 30|HD 29"
  • Sapim D-Light
  • Stan's Sealant

In Action

Geometry

XS S M L XL
Rider Height 4'8"+ 5'1"+ 5'5"+ 5'9"+ 6'1"+
Reach 405mm 430mm 455mm 475mm 500mm
Stack 594mm 617mm 626mm 635mm 649mm
Head Tube Angle 64.7° 64.7° 64.7° 64.7° 64.7°
Seat Tube Length 370mm 380mm 405mm 430mm 460mm
Front Center 722mm 757mm 786mm 811mm 842mm
BB Height 344mm 344mm 344mm 344mm 344mm
BB Drop 29/10mm 29/10mm 29/10mm 29/10mm 29/10mm
Wheelbase 1149mm 1188mm 1221mm 1249mm 1284mm
Chainstay Length 427mm 431mm 435mm 438mm 442mm
Head Tube Length 110mm 100mm 110mm 120mm 135mm
Top Tube Length 636mm 570mm 599mm 623mm 653mm
Seat Tube Angle 77.6° 77.2° 77.1° 76.9° 76.7°
Standover Height 701mm 709mm 731mm 729mm 728mm
Eye to Eye Length 230mm 230mm  230mm 230mm 230mm 
XS S M L XL
Rider Height 4'8"+ 5'1"+ 5'5"+ 5'9"+ 6'1"+
Reach 402mm 427mm 452mm 472mm 497mm
Stack 595mm 619mm 628mm 637mm 651mm
Head Tube Angle 64.5° 64.5° 64.5° 64.5° 64.5°
Seat Tube Length 370mm 380mm 405mm 430mm 460mm
Front Center 722mm 757mm 786mm 810mm 842mm
BB Height 341mm 341mm 341mm 341mm 341mm
BB Drop 13mm 32/13mm 32/13mm 32/13mm 32/13mm
Wheelbase 1154mm 1189mm 1222mm 1249mm 1285mm
Chainstay Length 432mm 432mm 436mm 439mm 443mm
Head Tube Length 110mm 100mm 110mm 120mm 135mm
Top Tube Length 542mm 575mm 604mm 627mm 657mm
Seat Tube Angle 76.9° 76.9° 76.6° 76.5° 76.4°
Standover Height 698mm 706mm 727mm 726mm 725mm
Eye to Eye Length 230mm 230mm 230mm 230mm 230mm

SizeGuide

Extra Small
142 - 155cm
Small
155 - 165cm
Medium
165 - 175cm
Large
175 - 185cm
Extra Large
185 - 196cm

More Resources

Where can i find spares for my Santa Cruz Bronson?

Head over to our Santa Cruz Bronson spares page

Where can i find technical information & specs for my Santa Cruz Bronson?

Head over to the Official Santa Cruz Bicycles website to find the technical documentation for your Santa Cruz Bronson

How can i register my new Santa Cruz Bronson for warranty?

Head over to the Official Santa Cruz Bicycles website to register your Santa Cruz Bronson

Where can i buy a Santa Cruz Bronson?

Click here to find a dealer

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