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.
Design Details
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
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.
Specifications
| Kit | X01 |
| Price | $8049USD |
| Weight | 14.13kg / 31.14lbs |
| Material | Carbon CC |
| Fork | FOX 36 Float Factory, 160mm |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd |
| Shifters | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd |
| Crankset | SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon 148 DUB 32t |
| Cassette | SRAM XG1295 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t |
| Chain | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB |
| Brakes | SRAM Code RSC |
| Brake Rotors | Avid Centerline 200mm/180mm |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
| Bars | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 35mm Rise |
| Stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3 |
| Grips | Santa Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnaar |
| Front Hub | Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, 6 Bolt, 28h |
| Rear Hub | Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, XD, 6 Bolt, 28h |
| Rims | RaceFace ARC Offset 30 Rims |
| Rim Options | |
| Spokes | Sapim Race |
| Front Tire | Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5, 3C, Maxx- Grip, EXO, TR (27.5” tire on size XS) |
| Rear Tire | Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C, EXO, TR |
| Tubes | Stan's Sealant |
| Seat Post | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Medium Stainless Fusion Saddle or WTB Volt |
