Style at speed
A wild side for side hits
The mullet wheel setup and a short rear end make the Bronson keen to leave the ground. Point it at a lip and it goes, without arguing.
- Front (mm)
- 160
- Rear (mm)
- 150
- Wheel size
- MX
One bike for everything, biased toward fun
150mm of VPP rear travel, a 160mm fork and mixed wheels: a 29in up front to hold a line, a 27.5in out back to whip around. The Bronson will happily do the long day out, but it is at its best when you stop looking for the fastest way down and start looking for things to jump off.
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Millimetres matter
The best VPP we have ridden
The lower VPP link sits low and forward to sharpen anti-squat, so the bike pedals tight and still stays composed when the trail turns rough.
The bikes
Every Bronson runs 150mm rear, a 160mm fork and mixed wheels, on a Carbon C or Carbon CC frame. Pick your build.
Design Details
The engineering behind the Bronson.
VPP Suspension
150mm of Santa Cruz's dual-link VPP, tuned to pedal tight and stay calm when the trail turns rough.
Carbon Mastery
Choose the lighter Carbon CC frame or the value-minded Carbon C. Both carry a lifetime frame warranty.
Glovebox
In-frame storage in the down tube, with a tool wallet and tube purse included. Ride without a pack.
Flip Chip
A geometry chip in the lower link switches between Hi and Lo, moving the bottom bracket and head angle to suit the trail.
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Media Reviews
“Santa Cruz has hit the nail on the head with the redesign of the Bronson.”
“Possibly the best feeling VPP bike I have ridden, aside from the bump-eating V10.”
“I simply could not fault a day out in the hills on the new Bronson.”
